Alberta separatists' claim about retaining Canadian passports after secession is disputed by legal experts

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Alberta separatists claim citizens would retain Canadian passports if the province secedes, but legal experts dispute this. Constitutional law experts state that Canadian citizenship for residents of an independent Alberta is not guaranteed and would require Canada's consent. The Clarity Act suggests secession could terminate citizenship rights, leaving the ultimate decision to the federal government and requiring provincial consent.


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