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Smith says Alberta will pursue immigration changes after referendum

Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta will move ahead with immigration changes after the referendum, although action could take time. Early results indicated Albertans were approving eight of nine immigration and constitutional questions while rejecting separation. Smith said the results gave her a mandate to act on immigration. The proposals include fees for temporary residents seeking health care and education, along with a larger provincial role in deciding who comes to Alberta to work. She said the government would pursue the policies over the coming months and years.

Earlier Alberta referendum puts immigration and constitutional powers to voters 18 Oct · Alberta referendum includes questions on immigration and separation 17 Oct · Alberta referendum asks voters about immigration control 16 Oct

Smith rules out another Alberta separation referendum as premier

Premier Danielle Smith said she will respect Alberta voters’ decision to remain in Canada and will not hold another separation referendum while she is premier. About 75 per cent of voters rejected a proposal for a second binding referendum on separation. Smith said the province would pursue reforms supported by voters on immigration and constitutional matters in the coming months and years. Prime Minister Mark Carney said constitutional change would be difficult and lengthy. Official results for all 10 referendum questions were expected from Elections Alberta on Wednesday.

Earlier Albertans vote to stay in Canada as count continues 20 Oct

Alberta minister to travel to Washington over infrastructure

Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen will travel to Washington, D.C., to strengthen cross-border infrastructure priorities. The Alberta government also reported a $2.2-billion surplus for Budget 2025.

Smith vows to defend Alberta interests after referendum

Premier Danielle Smith said her government will continue fighting Ottawa over Alberta’s constitutional rights, energy industry and economic interests. She ruled out another independence referendum while she remains premier.

Earlier Smith promotes AI data centres and referendum message in Edmonton 10 Sep

Smith and Nenshi address Albertans after referendum

The report identifies Premier Smith and NDP’s Nenshi as addressing Albertans. Smith is shown at a rally with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Red Deer on Oct. 16, 2026.

Earlier Carney says Albertans made clear choice to remain in Canada 20 Oct · Rallies planned across Alberta before Monday referendum vote 18 Oct

Nenshi says referendum leaves Smith facing UCP divisions

Alberta Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi said Premier Danielle Smith will need to rebuild trust with Albertans and an angry political base. Albertans rejected holding a binding referendum on separating from Canada, with about three quarters voting to remain in Confederation. Nenshi said Smith will have to face disappointed separatism supporters within the United Conservative Party. Jeff Rath of the Alberta Prosperity Project said Smith would face a reckoning within the party.

Earlier Nenshi promises new municipal relationship and opposes referendum 30 Sep · Smith avoids separation topic in Alberta Day speech 31 Aug · Smith avoids separation debate during Alberta Day speech 31 Aug

Two Alberta rural ridings back another separation vote

A majority of voters in Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre and Central Peace-Notley supported holding another referendum on Alberta’s future in Confederation. Support for a second vote reached 51.1 per cent in Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre and 50.7 per cent in Central Peace-Notley. Ponoka County reeve Paul McLauchlin said people in the region feel they lack representation in Edmonton and Ottawa. Early results showed more than 76 per cent of voters overall chose to remain in Canada.

Earlier UCP MLA Jason Stephan will not seek re-election next year 20 Oct · Campaign urges Albertans to reject separation and nine questions 4 Oct · Poll finds 53 per cent of UCP voters favour separation 1 Oct

Elections Alberta reports short delays at most polls

Elections Alberta said most delays at 106 polling stations lasted 10 to 15 minutes. The agency said stations with delays stayed open later to allow voters to cast ballots. Early results showed about 76 per cent of voters chose to remain in Canada. Elections Alberta expected to release official results on Oct. 29.

AUPE urges government to protect access to public services

The Alberta Union of Public Employees said Albertans rejected separation, with more than 75 per cent wanting to remain in Canada. AUPE said the government must state that it will not take rights and services away from people who call Alberta home. The union warned that restricting services for immigrant workers could worsen shortages in health care and agriculture. AUPE said access to public services such as health care and education are human rights.

Referendum questions on immigration and powers draw close results

Albertans rejected moving toward separation, while several of the other nine referendum questions produced narrower margins. About 55 per cent supported giving Alberta more control to decrease immigration, while about 57 per cent supported limiting some programs to people with specified status. Roughly 63 per cent supported requiring proof of citizenship to vote. Official results are expected on Oct. 29.

Alberta separation vote joins Canada’s history of referendums

Albertans voted against separation Monday, with early results showing about 76 per cent wanted the province to stay in Canada. Canada’s past referendums included votes on Quebec sovereignty, electoral reform, daylight time and constitutional changes. In 1995, Quebec voters rejected sovereignty; 50.58 per cent voted no. In 1992, Canadians rejected the Charlottetown accord, with 54 per cent opposed and 45 per cent in favour.

Earlier UCP and NDP tied at 41 per cent in Alberta poll 27 Sep · Ipsos poll finds 70 per cent of Albertans favour staying in Canada 25 Sep · Poll finds most Albertans favour staying in Canada 2 Sep

Alberta referendum rejects separation while backing autonomy proposals

Three-quarters of Alberta voters opted against another referendum and said they wanted to remain in Canada. All but Question 10 garnered majority support. The nine other questions proposed greater provincial control over immigration, access to publicly funded services, court appointments and federal programs. None of the proposals automatically becomes law, but majority support has given Premier Danielle Smith justification to pursue them.

Lee Caring bargaining resumes with progress on contract articles

The negotiating team said it improved a number of articles during an Oct. 14 meeting with the employer. Changes include adding orientation and buddy shifts for new employees and adding pay ranges, floor assignments and position numbers to job postings. The union will provide its full wage proposal before meetings on Nov. 16 and 18, when monetary discussions will begin.

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