Alberta’s pursuit of sovereignty offers a pragmatic alternative to UNDRIP, empowering Indigenous communities through localized governance and economic partnerships rather than international mandates.
UNDRIP and Indigenous Rights: Assessing the Implications for Alberta’s Jurisdiction and Indigenous Autonomy
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), adopted in 2007, claims to protect Indigenous rights but poses significant risks to Alberta’s sovereignty and Indigenous self-determination. While framed as a tool for justice, critics argue it could destabilize Canada’s legal framework, hinder economic development, and perpetuate dependency …
“But there is only 30% of the population who wants independence”. It was common to hear this just before the Canadian Federal Election on 28 April. Since then the percentage of Albertans supporting independence has skyrocketed, and grows greater every day.
Carney’s In. Now what?
Monday’s Federal Election will Impact Alberta’s Future As Canada’s 2025 snap election arrives, Albertans are again at a pivotal crossroads. This federal contest has sharpened the debate over Alberta’s future in Confederation, with the province’s prosperity, sovereignty, and even its place in Canada under the microscope.
Monday’s Federal Election will Impact Alberta’s Future As Canada’s 2025 snap election arrives, Albertans are again at a pivotal crossroads. This federal contest has sharpened the debate over Alberta’s future in Confederation, with the province’s prosperity, sovereignty, and even its place in Canada under the microscope.