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Source: elections.ab.ca, checked (+2 more)Provincial referendum (Referendum Act), province-wide, ten questions on separate numbered, colour-coded ballots, set by O.C. 109/2026, 110/2026 and 160/2026; the orders say the results on questions 1-5 and 10 are not binding. Q10 (O.C. 160/2026), choose one: Alberta should remain a province of Canada, OR the Government of Alberta should commence the legal process required under the Canadian Constitution to hold a binding provincial referendum on whether or not Alberta should separate from Canada. Q1-5 (O.C. 110/2026, yes/no): increased provincial control over immigration to decrease it to more sustainable levels; limiting provincially funded programs to citizens, permanent residents and people with Alberta-approved immigration status; a 12-month residency wait for people with non-permanent status before provincially funded social support; a fee or premium for people with non-permanent status for health care and education; proof of citizenship to vote in provincial elections. Q6-9 (O.C. 109/2026, yes/no, constitutional questions: working with other willing provinces to amend the Constitution so that): provinces select King's Bench and Appeal court justices; the Senate is abolished; provinces can opt out of federal programs in provincial jurisdiction without losing the federal funding; provincial laws in provincial or shared areas take priority over conflicting federal laws. Official wording: https://www.elections.ab.ca/elections/referendum/. The questions are stored one per row in ballot_question (migration 026, ticket 122). Advance voting 13-17 October 2026 at any advance location in the voter's electoral division; polling day 19 October 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the assigned location. Special (mail) ballot applications closed 25 September 2026; completed packages must reach Elections Alberta before 5 p.m. on 16 October 2026 (Elections Alberta).
The 10 questions, in ballot order
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Question 10 · Not binding
Should Alberta remain a province of Canada, or should the Government of Alberta commence the legal process required under the Canadian Constitution to hold a binding provincial referendum on whether or not Alberta should separate from Canada?
- Alberta should remain a province of Canada.
- The Government of Alberta should commence the legal process required under the Canadian Constitution to hold a binding provincial referendum on whether or not Alberta should separate from Canada.
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Question 1 · Not binding
Do you support the Government of Alberta taking increased control over immigration for the purposes of decreasing immigration to more sustainable levels, prioritizing economic migration and giving Albertans first priority on new employment opportunities?
- Yes
- No
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Question 2 · Not binding
Do you support the Government of Alberta introducing a law mandating that only Canadian citizens, permanent residents and individuals with an Alberta-approved immigration status will be eligible for provincially-funded programs, such as health care, education and other social services?
- Yes
- No
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Question 3 · Not binding
Assuming that all Canadian citizens and permanent residents continue to qualify for social support programs as they do now, do you support the Government of Alberta introducing a law requiring all individuals with a non-permanent legal immigration status to reside in Alberta for at least 12 months before qualifying for any provincially-funded social support programs?
- Yes
- No
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Question 4 · Not binding
Assuming that all Canadian citizens and permanent residents continue to qualify for public health care and education as they do now, do you support the Government of Alberta charging a reasonable fee or premium to individuals with a non-permanent immigration status living in Alberta for their and their family’s use of the healthcare and education systems?
- Yes
- No
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Question 5 · Not binding
Do you support the Government of Alberta introducing a law requiring individuals to provide proof of citizenship, such as a passport, birth certificate or citizenship card, to vote in an Alberta provincial election?
- Yes
- No
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Question 6
Do you support the Government of Alberta working with the governments of other willing provinces to amend the Canadian Constitution to have provincial governments, and not the federal government, select the justices appointed to provincial King’s Bench and Appeal courts?
- Yes
- No
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Question 7
Do you support the Government of Alberta working with the governments of other willing provinces to amend the Canadian Constitution to abolish the unelected federal Senate?
- Yes
- No
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Question 8
Do you support the Government of Alberta working with the governments of other willing provinces to amend the Canadian Constitution to allow provinces to opt out of federal programs that intrude on provincial jurisdiction such as health care, education, and social services, without a province losing any of the associated federal funding for use in its social programs?
- Yes
- No
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Question 9
Do you support the Government of Alberta working with the governments of other willing provinces to amend the Canadian Constitution to better protect provincial rights from federal interference by giving a province’s laws dealing with provincial or shared areas of constitutional jurisdiction priority over federal laws when the province’s laws and federal laws conflict?
- Yes
- No
How to vote
From the official election pages. Follow each link for the full rules.
Vote early
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Advance voting
to , 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Vote at any advance voting place in your own electoral division. There is no "vote anywhere" option.
Official page (elections.ab.ca)
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Voting day
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Referendum day
, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Vote at your assigned voting place in your own electoral division. It is listed on your Where to Vote card or in the Where to Vote tool.
Official page (elections.ab.ca)
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Where to vote
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Where to vote
Look up your voting places by address with Elections Alberta's Where to Vote tool.
Official page (map.elections.ab.ca)
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What to bring
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ID required
Bring one piece of government-issued photo ID showing your full name and current address, or two pieces of ID that both show your name with one showing your current address (more than 50 kinds are accepted). Some electors, such as those in care facilities, on a First Nation or Metis Settlement, in campus housing or renting, can use an attestation form signed in advance. Vouching is no longer accepted.
Official page (elections.ab.ca)
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Vote by mail
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Voting by mail (special ballot)
Completed special ballot packages must reach Elections Alberta by mail by 5:00 pm on Friday 16 October 2026. They cannot be returned in person at returning offices.
Official page (elections.ab.ca)
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More to know
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The ten questions
Each question is on its own numbered, colour-coded ballot. Question 10 asks you to choose one of two options; questions 1 to 9 are yes or no. Elections Alberta cannot interpret the questions; ask the Government of Alberta or your MLA.
Official page (elections.ab.ca)
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Sources
- elections.ab.ca · checked audit:elections 2026-10-11: advance voting dates and special ballot deadlines for the 19 Oct 2026 referendum For: Date and type of vote
- elections.ab.ca · checked 026 referendum: authority_id = Executive Council of Alberta: the questions were set by orders in council O.C. 109/2026, 110/2026 and 160/2026 (Elections Alberta, Referendum page, read 2026-10-11). For: Date and type of vote
- elections.ab.ca · checked referendum: Elections Alberta, Referendum page (read 2026-10-11): referendum set for October 19, 2026; O.C. 109/2026 and 110/2026 approved March 31, 2026, O.C. 160/2026 approved May 28, 2026; question wording and non-binding status as set out in the Orders in Council. For: Date and type of vote
- elections.ab.ca · checked referendum: Elections Alberta news release "Voters Reminded of Changes to the Voting Experience as Referendum Special Ballot Mailing Begins" (1 Sep 2026): advance voting 13-17 Oct 9am-8pm in own division; Election Day 19 Oct 9am-8pm at assigned place; special ballots received by mail by 5pm 16 Oct; vouching no longer accepted; Where to Vote tool map.elections.ab.ca. Referendum page: ballot order, separate ballots, Elections Alberta may not interpret questions. ID page (read 2026-10-11): one government photo ID with name and current address, or two pieces (both with name, one with current address), over 50 types; attestation for listed elector groups. Re-checked by verify:ab-provincial 2026-10-11. For: How to vote: Vote early, How to vote: Voting day, How to vote: Where to vote, How to vote: Vote by mail
- elections.ab.ca · checked referendum: Elections Alberta news release "Voters Reminded of Changes to the Voting Experience as Referendum Special Ballot Mailing Begins" (1 Sep 2026): advance voting 13-17 Oct 9am-8pm in own division; Election Day 19 Oct 9am-8pm at assigned place; special ballots received by mail by 5pm 16 Oct; vouching no longer accepted; Where to Vote tool map.elections.ab.ca. Referendum page: ballot order, separate ballots, Elections Alberta may not interpret questions. ID page (read 2026-10-11): one government photo ID with name and current address, or two pieces (both with name, one with current address), over 50 types; attestation for listed elector groups. Re-checked by verify:ab-provincial 2026-10-11. For: How to vote: What to bring
- elections.ab.ca · checked referendum: Elections Alberta news release "Voters Reminded of Changes to the Voting Experience as Referendum Special Ballot Mailing Begins" (1 Sep 2026): advance voting 13-17 Oct 9am-8pm in own division; Election Day 19 Oct 9am-8pm at assigned place; special ballots received by mail by 5pm 16 Oct; vouching no longer accepted; Where to Vote tool map.elections.ab.ca. Referendum page: ballot order, separate ballots, Elections Alberta may not interpret questions. ID page (read 2026-10-11): one government photo ID with name and current address, or two pieces (both with name, one with current address), over 50 types; attestation for listed elector groups. Re-checked by verify:ab-provincial 2026-10-11. For: How to vote: More to know
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