Alberta Referendum: CFN CEO Talks to the Calgary Eyeopener

The October 19, 2026, Alberta referendum addressed 10 complex questions, five of which focused on immigration policies and access to public services, while others dealt with constitutional matters, including the province's relationship with Canada. While a strong majority of Albertans have voted in favour of remaining in Canada, ongoing tallies suggest that most immigration-related questions are passing, though Premier Danielle Smith has indicated she intends to proceed with caution given that support for these mandates appears significantly weaker in urban centres like Calgary and Edmonton.

Nketti Johnston-Taylor, CEO of the Centre for Newcomers, joined us with reaction to the province's immigration-based referendum questions as results continue to update. Listen to the full broadcast here.