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Former Alberta MLA Speaks on the 2026 Referendum
The October 19 provincial referendum will ask Albertan voters 10 questions, nine of them concern policy issues. Voters are asked five questions to indicate their stances on increasing provincial control over immigration to prioritize economic migration; limiting provincial social services to citizens, permanent residents, and Alberta-approved immigrants; requiring non-permanent residents to stay in Alberta for more than 12 months before accessing provincial social services; charging non-permanent residents a premium for using provincial social services; and new rules regarding requirements to vote in a provincial election.
Albertans are also asked four questions regarding their opinion on amending the constitution, including allowing the provincial government to select provincial justices; abolishing the federal Senate; allowing provinces to opt out of federal social services programs; and prioritizing provincial laws over federal laws in matters under provincial or shared jurisdictions. The speaker will address these questions and discuss the underlying motivation for holding such referendums, including the 10th question regarding Alberta separation.
