{
  "id": 10286271,
  "title": "Albertans to vote on 10 questions in October referendum. Here’s what they ask",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/albertans-to-vote-on-10-questions-in-october-referendum-heres-what",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T20:45:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12075177/alberta-referendum-questions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alberta residents will vote on ten questions in a referendum scheduled for October 19. Premier Danielle Smith is proposing these questions to the province. The first question asks whether Alberta should increase control over immigration to maintain sustainable levels, with a focus on economic migration and giving priority to Albertans for job opportunities. Smith has suggested a sustainable level of immigration should be less than one percent of the population, or around 50,000 newcomers annually. The second question proposes a law that only Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with Alberta-approved immigration status be eligible for provincially funded programs like health care and education. The third question inquires if Albertans support a law requiring non-permanent legal immigrants to live in Alberta for at least 12 months before accessing provincially funded social support programs. The fourth question asks if Albertans approve charging a reasonable fee to non-permanent immigration status individuals for using health care and education systems. The fifth question proposes a requirement for voters to present proof of citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, before participating in provincial elections. The sixth question asks for Albertans' support in working with other willing provinces to amend the Canadian Constitution to have provincial governments, not the federal government, select justices for provincial courts. The seventh question proposes abolishing the unelected federal Senate through a constitutional amendment. The eighth question asks if Albertans support enabling provinces to opt out of federal programs intruding on provincial jurisdiction, such as health care, education, and social services, without losing associated federal funding.",
  "summary": "It's not only deciding whether to hold a referendum on Alberta separation next month, there's several other questions Albertans will vote on.",
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        "title": "Albertans to vote on 10 questions in October referendum. Here’s what they ask",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/albertans-to-vote-on-10-questions-in-october-referendum-heres-what-10287992",
        "published": "2026-09-27T20:45:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}