Jesse Hartery and Geoffrey Sigalet will discuss the debates surrounding the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act: the origins of the proposal in the Free Alberta Strategy and its development over time, while situating it within the law of Canadian federalism from 1867 to the present. They will also discuss the political and legal debates that may arise as the framework legislation is operationalized in practice, namely the advantages and disadvantages of uncooperative federalism. They will situate these developments in broader trends across the country, namely the emergence of a new provincial rights movement.

Lunch will be provided.