It’s referendum day in Alberta. Here’s what you need to know

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-19 11:00:00.0
Tags: [Alberta, Governance, Constitution, Immigration]

Elections Alberta oversaw a provincial referendum featuring 10 questions covering immigration, the Constitution, and whether voters support Alberta remaining a province or holding a binding separation vote. A total of 1.3 million Albertans voted via special ballots or advance polls prior to referendum day, with election officers mandated by provincial rules to hand-count all ballots within 48 hours, prioritizing Question 10. Polling stations remained open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., permitting voters to choose answers for any or all of the 10 separate colour-coded ballots.