Judge extends injunction freezing millions of Alberta separatist leader’s assets

Jeffrey Rath shows his support for Mitch Sylvestre as he submits signatures for a separation referendum to Elections Alberta in Edmonton, on Monday, May 4, 2026. (Image Credit: (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson))

Judge extends injunction freezing millions of Alberta separatist leader’s assets A judge has extended a special court order freezing the assets of a prominent Alberta separatist as part of an ongoing trust fund dispute with a First Nation. Last week, Justice Michael Marion in Calgary granted a temporary injunction freezing up to $8.5 million in assets held by Jeffrey Rath. It’s part of an ongoing legal battle between Rath and Tallcree First Nation over control of a multimillion-dollar trust fund.

The northern Alberta First Nation alleges Rath, its former lawyer, misappropriated millions from the fund.