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“Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is floating the idea of a $1,900 health premium for some temporary residents, one of the first concrete ideas she has pitched as the province prepares to vote on immigration policy proposals in October’s referendum.”

“With the Alberta referendum coming up, this means Mark Carney is now dealing with separatist movements on both ends of the country, at a time when he's trying to lead a united front against U.S. aggression.”

“Canada faces another potential menace to its sovereignty in a little less than two weeks, when Alberta in the west holds a “referendum on a referendum” on secession.”

“The results came just weeks before Alberta is set to hold its own independence referendum.”

“The specific effect of a yes vote is unclear, since the government says it won’t define “Alberta-approved immigration status” until after the referendum.”

“CALGARY - Albertans soon head to the polls to not only vote on Confederation but also on a raft of questions on immigration – questions that in recent months have spawned more questions.”

“The other nine referendum questions revolve around reforms Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party government has advanced around the province taking greater control of the immigration system and working with other provinces on…”

“Advance polling opens today for Alberta referendum.”

“As Albertans get set to head to the polls next week, one political expert is saying she sees no real threat to Canadian unity, but the results of the referendum may be challenging to interpret.”

“Albertans will vote on the prospect of a future separation referendum, along with nine other questions involving constitutional and immigration issues, on Oct. 19.”

“Albertans will vote on the prospect of a future separation referendum, along with nine other questions involving constitutional and immigration issues, on Oct. 19.”

“It comes after Elections Alberta announced those referendum ballot packages were returned with either declaration forms missing or with other errors, like missing the required copies of identification.”

“Thousands of Albertans may not have their ballots counted for the province’s coming referendum after Elections Alberta said more than 3,000 voters failed to properly identify themselves in the mail-in voting process.”

“Alberta Catholic bishops urge faithful to consider impact of referendum on vulnerable Province's 3 Anglican bishops also raised similar concerns Alberta's Catholic bishops are imploring parishioners to think about how the province's upcoming referendum…”

“Alberta’s Catholic bishops are imploring parishioners to think about how the province’s upcoming referendum proposals may affect vulnerable people.”

“EDMONTON - Angel Houle says she’s never voted in an Alberta provincial election, but this month’s referendum is different.”

“EDMONTON – Angel Houle says she’s never voted in an Alberta provincial election, but this month’s referendum is different.”

““This is a matter for Albertans to consider through their referendum process,” said a spokesperson for Northwest Territories Premier R.J.”

““This is a matter for Albertans to consider through their referendum process,” said a spokesperson for Northwest Territories Premier R.J.”

“Next month, the country's fourth-largest province will vote on whether its government should start the legal process required to hold a binding referendum on whether Alberta should separate from Canada.”

“Feb. 19, 2026 — Smith announces nine referendum questions about immigration and constitutional concerns will be put to Albertans in an Oct. 19 referendum.”

“…and Alison Redford in writing an op-ed, expected to be published this week, imploring Albertans to reject Premier Danielle Smith’s five referendum proposals centred on immigration, which could strip some newcomers of access to public health care and…”

“Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to attend two Forever Canadian rallies in Alberta this week, just ahead of the province’s referendum.”

“'People are overwhelmed': Community groups rally to inform voters ahead of Alberta referendum - Exclusive Albertans divided on immigration, while half still undecided on 9 non-separation questions: poll That’s how Christine Nelson was feeling.”

“EDMONTON – Albertans can begin casting referendum ballots in person at more than 300 stations starting Tuesday.”

“…tawa. - Analysis How anti-COVID activism injected life into Alberta's separatist movement Alberta separatists see ally in Quebec premier-designate St-Pierre Plamondon - Analysis Before a referendum, how a new PQ government could test Ottawa "Ten years ago…”

“With little more than a week until the Alberta referendum, campaigners on both sides of the separation question have turned an eye toward the nine other ballot proposals around immigration, voter ID and constitutional issues – but they are doing it for…”

“…ng as I’m premier’: Danielle Smith rules out 2nd separation referendum if Albertans vote to remain Alberta would ‘pursue other things’ if immigration, constitutional questions rejected Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was definitive Friday when asked whether…”

“Alberta premier unclear when asked to define threshold for questions 1 to 9 on referendum ballot Albertans can vote on 9 questions about immigration and constitutional issues on Oct. 19 Premier Danielle Smith was not clear on Thursday when asked what she…”

“The Prime Minister is navigating a delicate moment for national unity, with a referendum in Alberta less than two weeks away, and persistent threats to Canada’s sovereignty and economy by the Trump administration.”

“Founded in the late 1960s as a pro-independence party, it was Parti Québécois governments that held the province's last two referendums on separation.”

“Alberta separation too costly with too many uncertainties, warns Calgary think-tank - Analysis Alberta referendum pitches more control over immigration.”

“Also, check out our series on the Alberta referendum here and learn how we selected the writers.”

“OTTAWA— While Prime Minister Mark Carney has been clear about where he stands on Alberta independence, his government’s position on nine other Alberta referendum questions aimed at reshaping immigration and expanding provincial powers is far less so.”

“… the conspiratorial side of the movement, posting images of Alberta workers standing up to “globohomo,” derogatory online slang for the 2SLGBTQ+ movement, echoes Donald Trump’s call to see “mass immigration” as an “existential threat to Western civilization"…”

“Alberta’s referendum will come just two weeks after a provincial election in Quebec on Oct. 5, where the Parti Québécois is leading the polls with a promise to hold a third “popular consultation” on independence.”

“That includes, of course, the Oct. 19 Alberta referendum on whether the province should start a process to leave Canada.”

“Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre urged Albertans to vote to stay in Canada in the province’s upcoming referendum, arguing that Alberta’s resentments are best addressed by doubling down on the values that the Canadian Constitution was originally meant to…”

“Albertans divided on immigration, while half still undecided on 9 non-separation questions: poll 'Bare consensus' say Alberta should take more control over immigration to the province Albertans are divided over immigration but attitudes are “softening,” while…”

“In less than a month, Albertans will face a referendum on a series of questions about the future of the province and its place in Confederation.”

“…hows - Foreign influence watchdog ‘aware of concerns’ about Alberta referendum Immigration Department data shows the number of temporary residents coming to Canada between January and July this year is 66 per cent lower than the number of arrivals over the…”

“The premier's remarks come less than a month before Alberta's October 19 referendum, a ballot where voters will weigh in on immigration, constitutional issues and potential separation from Canada.”

“Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is on Canada’s side in the upcoming Alberta separation referendum.”

“… rest of Canada is one of Pierre Poilievre’s defining challenges. - Federalists say Alberta’s Conservative MPs are missing in action as the separation referendum looms. - Defence Minister David McGuinty says Donald Trump’s deal with Greenland is…”

“…Arden headlines Calgary concert for Canadian unity ahead of Alberta referendum Groups for and against separation holding events in the coming weeks A free outdoor concert in support of Canadian unity brought thousands to downtown Calgary on Sunday, about a…”

“…ier's party leadership A UCP riding association in southern Alberta has formally urged a party vote to review Premier Danielle Smith’s leadership, in the latest sign of simmering frustrations surrounding the Oct. 19 referendum on the province’s future within…”

“With one month to go before the Oct. 19 referendum, drivers going through many neighbourhoods can spot red and white lawn signs urging Albertans to vote to stand with Canada.”

“'Never giving up': Alberta separatist leaders say referendum vote won't end their fight Advocates for an Independent Alberta say no ballot outcome will put the matter to rest Premier Danielle Smith and her government expect next month's separation referendum…”

“Smith has called a referendum for Oct. 19 on whether Alberta should remain in Canada or whether it’s time to hold a second, binding referendum on starting the legal process to separate.”

“Alberta is holding its referendum on Oct. 19, which will include 10 questions on a range of issues from separation to immigration to Senate reform.”