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“Sylvestre’s lawyer, Jeffrey Rath, said after the hearing that the ruling came as no surprise and that the APP would continue fighting.
“We’re happy to be engaged in the process, and we see this as a real opportunity to continue to talk about the benefits of independence to our fellow Albertans,” he said.
“Confederation is doing little for Alberta, and we’re looking forward to getting this process forward and having Albertans finally have their say on whether or not Alberta should remain part of Canada.”
Premier Danielle Smith and Amery both also publicly opposed McClure’s referral.
Government of Alberta lawyers were in court but took no position on Rath’s application to strike the referral.”
“A spokesperson for Amery’s office said the provincial government supported a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada and reiterated its prior belief the APP’s petition should go ahead.
“Alberta’s government believes that the proposal is not unconstitutional and therefore should be approved and permitted to proceed,” it reads.
“It is settled law that any province is entitled to consult its population by referendum on any issue.”
