Smith vows cautious approach after narrow win on immigration, muses about referendum on photo radar

Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-24 23:03:15.0
Tags: [Alberta, Immigration, Governance, Justice, Transportation]

Premier Danielle Smith announced a cautious legislative approach following narrow victories in an Alberta referendum on immigration questions, indicating a grandfathering approach that exempts immigrants who arrived under old rules. Smith confirmed that legislation requiring proof of citizenship—such as a passport, provincial driver’s license with a citizenship symbol, or equivalent verification—will be introduced for the next provincial election after receiving 58 percent support. Additionally, the government is appealing a court ruling regarding consultation duties on citizen-initiated separation referendums and is considering future referendums on medically assisted death advance directives and municipal photo radar enforcement.