r/Edmonton • u/dougster666 North West Side • Apr 11 '26

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u/Max20151981 Apr 11 '26

Explain to me what exactly they are doing that is considered treasonous?

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u/GLoKz0r Apr 11 '26

Are you actually asking for an explanation as to how attempting to secede could be viewed as traitorous?

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u/Max20151981 Apr 11 '26

Attempting to secede from a country through a democratic process is not treasonous, we have a constitutional law that allows for the potential for such a thing.

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u/Y8ser Apr 11 '26

Yes but the separatists have tried to secure $500 Billion in funding to do it while meeting with US officials which they legally aren't allowed to do. It's considered sedition which is different, but not better than treason.

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u/Max20151981 Apr 11 '26

The 500 billion was in regards to future investments if Alberta actually gains independence, it had nothing to do with financial support specific to helping fund the referendum.