Ten Questions, One Clear Choice:

Reject Division and Defend Alberta’s Future

September 9, 2026

CALGARY—On October 19, Albertans will vote on ten referendum questions concerning immigration, voting, Canada’s Constitution and Alberta’s future within Canada. The Green Party of Alberta recommends voting “No” on Questions 1 through 9 and choosing “Alberta should remain a province of Canada on Question 10.

These questions do not offer practical solutions to Alberta’s real challenges. Instead, they encourage division, scapegoat newcomers and seek to concentrate more power in the hands of the provincial government.

The Intent Behind The Questions

Questions 1 through 4 portray immigrants and temporary residents as burdens or competitors rather than neighbours, workers, students and families who
contribute to our communities. Creating separate levels of access to health care, education and social services based on immigration status would make Alberta less welcoming and could leave vulnerable people without help when they need it most. Alberta should address pressure on public services by properly funding them, not by blaming newcomers for government failures.

Question 5 is unnecessary and risks creating new barriers for eligible voters. Canadian citizenship is already required to vote in an Alberta election, and
electors must already prove their identity and address. Requiring specific citizenship documents could prevent legitimate voters, particularly seniors, low-
income Albertans, and people without ready access to passports or birth certificates, from exercising their democratic rights. (See the Elections Alberta website for more info on current Voter ID requirements, and to check whether you are registered to vote in this upcoming referendum.)

Questions 6 through 9 would pursue sweeping constitutional changes without clearly explaining their consequences. Allowing provincial governments to select superior-court judges could increase political influence over the judiciary. Abolishing the Senate without proposing a democratic replacement is not
responsible reform. Allowing provinces to opt out of national programs while keeping all associated funding could weaken national standards. Giving provincial laws automatic priority over federal laws would upset Canada’s constitutional balance and allow provincial governments to place themselves above national protections and responsibilities. These proposals would not give ordinary Albertans more power. They would give
the provincial government more power.

Unity is Our Strength

Finally, Question 10 asks Albertans either to remain in Canada or begin the process toward another referendum on separation. The GPA firmly supports
Alberta remaining within Canada. Separation would create profound uncertainty for workers, businesses, pensions, public services, and our relationships with the rest of the country. It would also have serious implications for the inherent and Treaty rights of First Nations, whose Treaties are with the Crown and cannot be pushed aside by the Alberta government. This referendum encourages Albertans to distrust newcomers, democratic institutions, other provinces, and Canada itself. We reject the politics of fear and division.

Alberta needs cooperation, accountable government, and properly funded public services. We need leadership that brings people together and focuses on affordability, health care, education, climate resilience, and a sustainable economy.

To summarize and reaffirm both our position and the instructions we offer to Albertan voters for the referendum this October:

Vote “No” on Questions 1 through 9. On Question 10, vote for “Alberta to remain a province of Canada”.

For more information on the Green Party of Alberta, or to make a contribution please visit:
GreenPartyofAlberta.ca

For all other inquiries, contact:
Dana Renaud
Communications Director, Green Party of Alberta
[email protected]