# Alberta Independence Petition Moves Forward | Toronto News

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Podcast: [Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854)
Published: 2026-07-24T22:50:42+00:00
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Alberta’s independence petition has cleared the signature hurdle with over 222,000 verified signatures—way beyond the 178,000 needed—but the process is on hold pending a court decision. A previous ruling struck it down over Indigenous treaty rights, but a recent partial win allows verification to proceed while the legal battle continues. Meanwhile, Premier Danielle Smith has called a separate referendum on October 19th, adding fuel to the growing political fire. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/be4cdaa8ff175882

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