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Apply for a Mail-in Ballot →Alberta Referendum 2026
ASIAN CANADIANS
STAND WITH CANADA.
Helping secure the future of our families and communities in Canada.
Asian Canadians for a United Canada (ACUC) helps Asian Canadian communities access reliable information, understand Alberta's 2026 referendum and participate in civic life.
Referendum Day
October 19
2026
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How to Vote
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2. Vote in Advance
October 13–17
Vote at an advance voting location before referendum day.
Official Voting Information →3. Vote on Referendum Day
October 19
Vote at your assigned voting location on referendum day.
Official Voting Information →Alberta Referendum 2026
The 10 Referendum Questions
Read a short, neutral explanation of each question and expand the card to see the official ballot wording.
Section 1
Question 10 — Alberta and Canada
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Question 10
Alberta and Canada
Asks voters to choose between Alberta remaining a province or beginning a legal process toward a future binding separation referendum.
Section 2
Questions 1–5 — Immigration, Citizenship & Public Services
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Question 1
Immigration levels and priorities
Asks whether Alberta should seek more control over immigration levels, economic migration and employment priorities.
2
Question 2
Eligibility for provincial programs
Asks who should qualify for provincially funded services based on citizenship or immigration status.
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Question 3
Waiting period for social programs
Asks whether some temporary residents should wait 12 months before accessing provincially funded social programs.
4
Question 4
Fees for health care and education
Asks whether some temporary residents should pay a fee for their family’s use of health care and education.
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Question 5
Proof of citizenship to vote
Asks whether voters in provincial elections should be required to provide proof of Canadian citizenship.
Section 3
Questions 6–9 — Constitutional Questions
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Question 6
Selection of provincial judges
Asks whether provinces should select judges appointed to provincial King’s Bench and Appeal courts.
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Question 7
The federal Senate
Asks whether Alberta should work with other provinces to amend the Constitution to abolish the Senate.
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Question 8
Opting out of federal programs
Asks whether provinces should be able to opt out of certain federal programs without losing associated funding.
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Question 9
Priority of provincial laws
Asks whether provincial laws should take priority in specified areas when they conflict with federal laws.
The official ballot wording is set by Elections Alberta. Plain-language explanations are provided for accessibility and do not constitute voting recommendations. Please confirm final ballot wording and voting information with Elections Alberta.
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Resources In Your Language
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Alberta Referendum 2026: What You Need to Know
Asian Canadians for a United Canada
A quick overview of the referendum, important voting dates and the major categories of questions being put to Albertans.
English · Referendum Overview · PDF
Explore Other Voices
Explore information and perspectives from organizations participating in Alberta's referendum conversation.
Alberta's Voice
albertasvoice.ca
Visit ↗Together No
Public Interest Alberta
Visit ↗Alberta Dignity Forum
abreferendum.dignityforum.org
Visit ↗These campaigns are run by their own organizations and do not necessarily represent the views of ACUC.
Events in Our Community
September 19, 2026
Dragon City Night Market
Dragon City Mall · 328 Centre St S, Calgary, AB T2G 4X6
ACUC volunteers will be joining Public Interest Alberta at their booth at the Dragon City Night Market to connect with community members and share referendum information.
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About ACUC
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