Albertans decisively rejected moving toward separation in Monday’s referendum, while several of the remaining questions produced narrower margins.
Elections Alberta reported results from 81 per cent of voting locations as of 9 a.m. MT Tuesday. The figures remain unofficial and may change as counting continues. Official results are expected on Oct. 29.
The referendum posed 10 questions, including one asking if the province should hold a formal referendum on separation. Around 76 per cent of respondents said no.
The margins on several of the nine other questions were considerably narrower. Five involved immigration and services for non-permanent residents, while four concerned potential constitutional changes.
The immigration questions asked if Alberta should have more say on who comes to the province to work, and whether it’s time to put more limitations — or even fees — on some who seek access to health care and education.
The constitutional questions asked whether the province should pursue constitutional negotiations with other governments on gaining control from Ottawa and abolishing the Senate.
Unofficial results showed nearly 55 per cent in favour for the first question, which sought support for increased provincial control for the purpose of decreasing immigration.
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A similar result was reported for the second question on access limits for programs like health care, education and social services. About 57 per cent supported limiting those programs to citizens, permanent residents and those with approved immigration status.
Roughly 63 per cent supported requiring proof of citizenship to vote, which was asked in question five.
Question six, which asked if Albertans want the government to try and amend the constitution to allow provinces to select justices for provincial King’s Bench and Appeal courts, had 51.3 per cent support.
Just over 51 per cent opposed the proposal in question eight, which asked if Alberta should opt out of federal programs like health care, education, social services without losing federal funding.
Nearly 51 per cent supported question nine, which asked if the government should try to amend the constitution to give provincial laws priority over federal laws when they conflict.
Global News continues to track the live results to each question, which can be viewed here.
It would be $devestating$ for Alberta to leave Canada … even $chaos$ … That said, Q1-9 mostly need broad interprovincial support to become reality, which they are NOT likely to get. So, what happens in 24 months when none of 1-9 happens? Will the issue of the heart of the matter Q10 come roaring back?
Give me everything I want in Q1-9, and I’ll vote STAY on Q10 … did I get that about right?
Hey Louis Riel, us “sheep” will see you hang if you try.
@Marty Bee – so you are ok with the EU 28th state and Europe meddling in Canada. i noticed it was missing in your post.
Most revolutions involve 10% of the populace while the rest cower in fear, ready to obey the new boss. Notice to most Canadians: Keep your sheep head down and stay out of the way when it comes.
Albertans voted. The message is clear.
No to splitting this magnificent country up. No to a 51st State. No to Americans interfering in our affairs.
But yes to, hey, we have some internal problems, and we need to work on them. The status quo isn’t acceptable.
It’s that simple.
The questions confused the voters in both directions. How a question is asked can influence the choice, and often does.
Its bad luck for Albertian citizan decided to stay in canada.. they will regrate for years
And now the media and ‘talking heads’ take the actual majority results and start spinning them into something else. no surprise there.
It’s over, now shut up you whining magats
It was a mix between landslide and rout
Dave: when the results are less than 75%, then the results are mixed. Narrow margins do not mean a green light. – Smith lost everything.
Now if she had asked if we wanted an elected, effective and equal senate, that would have passed.
Most of the questions were either not explained well. For example, do we want immigrants that have not been approved by Alberta have to pay for health services. When the question before read do we want Alberta to take control of immigration. – If she had asked the question without referring to Alberta approved, it might have passed.
If she had referred to UK, where there is a waiting period for immigrants, it would have passed.
Of course she could have asked questions that mattered. Do we want to keep DST full time, eliminate it completely or keep it part year. – instead she just implemented the choice we already told her we do not want.
Or how about privatizing health care. That would have been shot down. The questions she asked mostly have nothing to do with Alberta.
Mixed huh? Is that cause you need to downplay that 8 of the decisions require the federal government to change? Canada needs to change. You represent status quo. Its a losing position. Look around you; carney’s a failure. The economy is collapsing. Talent is leaving. Debt is soaring. Something must change
Mostly the new age education system taught people were confused by the questions. Seemed clear to me, and I am old. Lol.
@Dave
If you are looking for journalistic integrity, you should be looking elsewhere.
I think its pretty clear that Alberta wants more control over immigration, and doesn’t think immigrants deserve full access to public services. Win!
I also think it is clear that Smith can pursue constitutional reform without severe blowback.
She is probably very happy this morning.
Mixed ?
Globals own tally of the results show support for every other question but one
Show some journalistic integrity