New website for fall referendum
Press Release
Apr 23, 2026
A new website is launching to provide Albertans with information on the upcoming provincial referendum on Oct. 19.
Information is now available online for the upcoming provincewide referendum on key immigration and constitutional questions that stand for a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada. Albertans can visit AlbertaReferendum2026.ca to view the nine ballot questions and access relevant information on these important issues to inform their vote.
“Alberta has been built by people who stand up for what they believe in. From farmers and ranchers to energy workers, teachers and nurses, Alberta is a place where people work toward something greater than themselves. This referendum gives Albertans a direct say in how we build on that legacy, and create a more sovereign Alberta within a united Canada.”
Danielle Smith, Premier
The 2026 referendum will be held on Oct. 19 with the Alberta government putting forward nine questions for Albertans to vote on. The questions on the ballot come out of the Alberta Next Panel’s recommendations following extensive consultations with Albertans, subject-matter experts and policy makers from across the province as part of the Alberta Next townhall process.
The referendum questions propose tangible actions that Alberta’s government could take to strengthen Alberta’s sovereignty within a united Canada.
Five of the nine questions involve provincial immigration policy. Immigration has always been an important part of Alberta’s history, but federal policies have placed significant strain on classrooms, emergency rooms, and social services, putting pressure on the services Albertans rely on every day. This referendum asks Albertans how provincial policies should respond to keep these systems accessible and sustainable, and to put Albertans first.
Four of the nine questions propose ways the province could work with other like-minded provinces to advance targeted constitutional changes. The division of powers established in 1867 and 1982 has been blurred by federal overreach. Provinces have evolved significantly over the last 150 years and should have more autonomy from Ottawa, not less. Targeted constitutional changes would ensure Alberta is freer to navigate the issues faced today.
“This is about putting decisions back where they belong, with Albertans. Through this new website, we’re making sure people can make informed decisions and cast their ballots with confidence as they help shape the province’s future.”
Mickey Amery, Minister of Justice
The vote will be held on Oct. 19 by Elections Alberta. Voting will follow a process similar to a provincial election, with polling stations and paper ballots available to eligible Alberta voters.
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