‘This is corrupt’: Alberta independence leaders blast petition verification process despite success

‘This is corrupt’: Alberta independence leaders blast petition verification process despite success

July 29, 2026 10:23 pm MST.

After getting 220,000 signatures verified and a successful independence petition, leaders in the movement say the process has to be reviewed. James Dunn explains.

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