The Candice Malcolm Show: Pledging to uphold existing Indigenous treaty rights in an independent Alberta is a mistake, argues Prof. Bruce Pardy. Maintaining group-specific rights, he says, contradicts the principle of “blind justice”—a legal framework that treats all citizens as equal regardless of ancestry. A recent article by the professor contends that while Canada’s constitution entrenches Aboriginal rights, a newly sovereign Alberta should reject such distinctions and establish a “clean slate” legal system granting uniform rights to all individuals. Perpetuating special statuses, asserts Prof. Pardy, even for historically marginalized groups, undermines equality under the rule of law, which he deems essential for a truly free society. This stance stems from observing Canada’s fractured federalism, where competing rights claims fuel political dysfunction. Alberta’s independence must prioritize individual equality over collective entitlements to avoid replicating systemic inequities.
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