Frequently Asked Questions
See some common questions about the referendum, what it means and how it will affect Albertans.
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General Referendum FAQWhat is a referendum?
General Referendum FAQWhat is a referendum?
General Referendum FAQWhat are the issues on the ballot?
General Referendum FAQWhat are the issues on the ballot?
General Referendum FAQWhy is the Alberta Government asking Albertans to vote on these questions?
General Referendum FAQWhy is the Alberta Government asking Albertans to vote on these questions?
General Referendum FAQHow do I vote in the referendum?
General Referendum FAQHow do I vote in the referendum?
ImmigrationHow many people have moved to Alberta recently and how many of them are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents?
ImmigrationHow many people have moved to Alberta recently and how many of them are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents?
ImmigrationHow much do temporary residents living in Alberta cost the province in health, education and other social services?
ImmigrationHow much do temporary residents living in Alberta cost the province in health, education and other social services?
ImmigrationWhat provincial programs are temporary residents eligible for at this time?
ImmigrationWhat provincial programs are temporary residents eligible for at this time?
ImmigrationThe provincial government has previously advocated for growth and for more immigrants. What has changed?
ImmigrationThe provincial government has previously advocated for growth and for more immigrants. What has changed?
ImmigrationWhat is an "Alberta-approved immigration status"?
ImmigrationWhat is an "Alberta-approved immigration status"?
ImmigrationIsn't immigration a federal responsibility?
ImmigrationIsn't immigration a federal responsibility?
ImmigrationDon't we need immigration for economic growth?
ImmigrationDon't we need immigration for economic growth?
ImmigrationHasn't the federal government started reducing their immigration targets?
ImmigrationHasn't the federal government started reducing their immigration targets?
ImmigrationHow would the province support the employment of Canadians and permanent residents in Alberta from an immigration perspective?
ImmigrationHow would the province support the employment of Canadians and permanent residents in Alberta from an immigration perspective?
ImmigrationHow does high immigration affect youth and young worker unemployment?
ImmigrationHow does high immigration affect youth and young worker unemployment?
ImmigrationWould increased provincial control over immigration mean more U.S. style immigration enforcement tactics such as I.C.E.?
ImmigrationWould increased provincial control over immigration mean more U.S. style immigration enforcement tactics such as I.C.E.?
ImmigrationHow does Referendum Question #3 differ from Question #2?
ImmigrationHow does Referendum Question #3 differ from Question #2?
ImmigrationHow does Referendum Question #4 differ from Question #2?
ImmigrationHow does Referendum Question #4 differ from Question #2?
ImmigrationHow would temporary residents not covered by public health insurance access health care?
ImmigrationHow would temporary residents not covered by public health insurance access health care?
ImmigrationHow much would temporary residents have to pay to have their children access our public education system if referendum Question #4 is passed?
ImmigrationHow much would temporary residents have to pay to have their children access our public education system if referendum Question #4 is passed?
ImmigrationIf Question #5 were implemented, will an Alberta driver's license suffice for voting eligibility if it indicates that you are a citizen?
ImmigrationIf Question #5 were implemented, will an Alberta driver's license suffice for voting eligibility if it indicates that you are a citizen?
ImmigrationWould this change to voting eligibility affect municipal elections or how parties do nominations?
ImmigrationWould this change to voting eligibility affect municipal elections or how parties do nominations?
ConstitutionalWhat happens if Alberta votes yes to any of these questions? What then?
ConstitutionalWhat happens if Alberta votes yes to any of these questions? What then?
ConstitutionalWhy will this be any different than the equalization referendum?
ConstitutionalWhy will this be any different than the equalization referendum?
ConstitutionalWhy should provinces decide what to do with federal tax dollars (Question #8)?
ConstitutionalWhy should provinces decide what to do with federal tax dollars (Question #8)?
ConstitutionalDoesn't the Senate serve a purpose in our system?
ConstitutionalDoesn't the Senate serve a purpose in our system?
ConstitutionalIsn't it unlikely abolishing the Senate would get enough support to meet the threshold?
ConstitutionalIsn't it unlikely abolishing the Senate would get enough support to meet the threshold?