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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes
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February 19, 2026
In a televised speech, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a referendum will take place in October 2026 asking residents to weigh in on nine questions addressing both "out-of-control" immigration and possible changes to Canada’s Constitution.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes05:31 | February 19, 2026 -
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Alberta lawyers raise concerns over Alberta government push for more input for federal judges02:15 | 5 hours ago -
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Alberta premier defends referendum questions01:45 | February 20, 2026 -
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Alberta immigration education groups react to Premier Smith’s referendum announcement02:10 | February 20, 2026 -
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Alberta referendum: Danielle Smith calls Notley and Lukaszuk’s ‘Nazi’ comments ‘disgusting’01:08 | February 20, 2026 -
Alberta referendum: Premier Smith says Oct. 19 vote will focus on immigration, fiscal position02:04 | February 20, 2026 -
Selling Canadian hockey gold01:37 | February 19, 2026 -
Premier Danielle Smith staffer under fire for immigration comments01:59 | February 19, 2026 -
Alberta sets tourism record after visitors spend $15.2 billion in 202502:06 | February 19, 2026 -
Fire guts boarded-up hotel on Stony Plain Road01:45 | February 19, 2026 -
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Stollery Children’s Hospital the hub for pediatric care08:47 | February 19, 2026 -
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Danielle Smith announces $400M purchase of 5 Alberta-built water bombers as wildfire season looms02:20 | February 17, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Edmonton: Feb. 1713:10 | February 17, 2026 -
World’s Longest Hockey Game surpasses $1M02:01 | February 16, 2026
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes05:31 | February 19, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 21, 202609:36 | 4 hours ago
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Alberta lawyers raise concerns over Alberta government push for more input for federal judges02:15 | 5 hours ago
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New Ipsos poll suggests less desire for separation in Alberta02:05 | 5 hours ago
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Propane fire forces Edmontonians to evacuate their homes01:33 | 5 hours ago
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Public consultations underway on future of Alberta’s Fortress Mountain Resort02:12 | February 20, 2026
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Alberta premier defends referendum questions01:45 | February 20, 2026
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Global National: Feb. 2021:38 | February 20, 2026
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Edmontonians flock to bars to cheer on Team Canada Men’s Hockey01:39 | February 20, 2026
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Alberta immigration education groups react to Premier Smith’s referendum announcement02:10 | February 20, 2026
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Celebrating Freedom to Read Week with Edmonton Public Library04:06 | February 20, 2026
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Tenille Townes on how new album and loyal dog Sam healed her heart02:16 | February 20, 2026
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Alberta referendum: Danielle Smith calls Notley and Lukaszuk’s ‘Nazi’ comments ‘disgusting’01:08 | February 20, 2026
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Alberta referendum: Premier Smith says Oct. 19 vote will focus on immigration, fiscal position02:04 | February 20, 2026
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Selling Canadian hockey gold01:37 | February 19, 2026
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Premier Danielle Smith staffer under fire for immigration comments01:59 | February 19, 2026
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Alberta sets tourism record after visitors spend $15.2 billion in 202502:06 | February 19, 2026
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Fire guts boarded-up hotel on Stony Plain Road01:45 | February 19, 2026
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Global News at 6 Edmonton: Feb. 1914:10 | February 19, 2026
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Stollery Children’s Hospital the hub for pediatric care08:47 | February 19, 2026
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What to consider before registering your kids in a language program04:06 | February 19, 2026
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Global News at 6 Edmonton: Feb. 1818:26 | February 18, 2026
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Dry Prairie winter sparks wildfire, beef price concerns01:52 | February 18, 2026
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Alberta startup launches AI-powered personal injury law service01:01 | February 18, 2026
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Alberta government information portal won’t address health-care problems02:01 | February 18, 2026
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Adopt A Pet: Meet Leo and Simba04:43 | February 18, 2026
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Danielle Smith announces $400M purchase of 5 Alberta-built water bombers as wildfire season looms02:20 | February 17, 2026
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Global News at 6 Edmonton: Feb. 1713:10 | February 17, 2026
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World’s Longest Hockey Game surpasses $1M02:01 | February 16, 2026
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes
Description
February 19, 2026
In a televised speech, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a referendum will take place in October 2026 asking residents to weigh in on nine questions addressing both "out-of-control" immigration and possible changes to Canada’s Constitution.
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