"Do you support the Government of Alberta taking increased control over immigration for the purposes of decreasing immigration to more sustainable levels, prioritizing economic migration and giving Albertans first priority on new employment opportunities?"
If Alberta Votes "YES":
Cripples Local Businesses: The CFIB warns that intentionally restricting immigration cuts off access to crucial global talent[1]. Small businesses facing severe labor shortages may be forced to scale back or close entirely. It dangerously fosters anti-immigrant sentiment by shifting blame for systemic government failures onto vulnerable migrants.
Reality: Massive net loss to provincial GDP and tax base, worsening labor shortages without fixing housing builds.
"Do you support the Government of Alberta introducing a law mandating that only Canadian citizens, permanent residents and individuals with an Alberta-approved immigration status will be eligible for provincially-funded programs, such as health care, education and other social services?"
If Alberta Votes "YES":
A Public Health Crisis: Temporary foreign workers and asylum seekers pay taxes that fund these services. Denying them healthcare introduces massive public health risks. Bureaucratic red tape over "Alberta-approved" status means people in acute medical emergencies could be denied life-saving care while paperwork is debated[2].
Reality: Skyrocketing emergency room costs (unmanaged acute care is vastly more expensive than preventative care), plus massive administrative costs to track status.
"Assuming that all Canadian citizens and permanent residents continue to qualify for social support programs as they do now, do you support the Government of Alberta introducing a law requiring all individuals with a non-permanent legal immigration status to reside in Alberta for at least 12 months before qualifying for any provincially-funded social support programs?"
If Alberta Votes "YES":
Exploitation & Poverty: A mandatory 12-month wait leaves newcomers incredibly vulnerable to workplace exploitation, sudden financial ruin, and homelessness. It doesn't eliminate costs—it simply offloads the financial burden entirely onto municipal charities, non-profits, and food banks that are already overwhelmed[3].
Reality: Zero net savings. Costs are simply downloaded onto local property taxes, municipal shelters, and food banks.
"Assuming that all Canadian citizens and permanent residents continue to qualify for public health care and education as they do now, do you support the Government of Alberta charging a reasonable fee or premium to individuals with a non-permanent immigration status living in Alberta for their and their family’s use of the healthcare and education systems?"
If Alberta Votes "YES":
A Discriminatory "Head Tax": To remain competitive, Alberta employers (especially in agriculture and small business) would likely be forced to absorb these premium costs for their foreign workers out of their own pockets[4]. The province would suffer massive reputational damage and penalize businesses for a negligible budget gain.
Reality: This is barely 0.5% of Alberta's $75B budget. The revenue is largely negated by the administrative costs of collecting it and the loss of business competitiveness.
"Do you support the Government of Alberta introducing a law requiring individuals to provide proof of citizenship, such as a passport, birth certificate, or citizenship card, to vote in an Alberta provincial election?"
If Alberta Votes "YES":
Voter Disenfranchisement: Elections Alberta confirmed only 3 reprimands for ineligible voting following the entire 2023 election[5]. Strictly demanding a passport or birth certificate solves a non-existent problem while disproportionately blocking citizens from their democratic rights.
Reality: Costs taxpayers millions to administer, train staff, and enforce ID checks for a problem that had 3 cases in 2023.
"Do you support the Government of Alberta working with the governments of other willing provinces to amend the Canadian Constitution to have provincial governments, and not the federal government, select the justices appointed to provincial King’s Bench and Appeal courts?"
If Alberta Votes "YES":
Erosion of Impartial Justice: Legal experts warn this strikes at the heart of an independent legal system[6]. If the provincial government can hand-pick its own judges, they can install partisan loyalists. This shields highly controversial provincial laws from being struck down, eroding citizens' ability to sue the government fairly.
Reality: Skyrocketing provincial legal costs as the government inevitably spends millions defending unconstitutional laws in court.
"Do you support the Government of Alberta working with the governments of other willing provinces to amend the Canadian Constitution to abolish the unelected federal Senate?"
If Alberta Votes "YES":
A Costly Distraction: Abolishing the Senate legally requires the unanimous consent of all provinces and the federal government—a constitutional near-impossibility[7]. Critics view this as a hollow exercise designed to stoke anger toward Ottawa, wasting taxpayer money instead of fixing local issues.
Reality: Millions of taxpayer dollars wasted on organizing, marketing, and counting a legally unenforceable, performative vote.
"Do you support the Government of Alberta working with the governments of other willing provinces to amend the Canadian Constitution to allow provinces to opt out of federal programs that intrude on provincial jurisdiction such as health care, education, and social services, without a province losing any of the associated federal funding for use in its social programs?"
If Alberta Votes "YES":
Threatens Universal Healthcare: Removing federal oversight while keeping federal cash dismantles the Canada Health Act. Policy analysts warn this creates the legal loophole needed to aggressively privatize healthcare[8]. Albertans could rapidly lose universal coverage and face American-style user fees.
Reality: Massive risk of losing billions in federal health transfers if the province violates health acts, resulting in direct out-of-pocket costs for citizens.
"Do you support the Government of Alberta working with the governments of other willing provinces to amend the Canadian Constitution to better protect provincial rights from federal interference by giving a province’s laws dealing with provincial or shared areas of constitutional jurisdiction priority over federal laws when the province’s laws and federal laws conflict?"
If Alberta Votes "YES":
Economic & Legal Chaos: Declaring that provincial laws override federal laws breaks the constitutional fabric of Canada. This regulatory chaos would massively deter international and inter-provincial business investment. It allows the province to arbitrarily strip away federally mandated workers' rights and environmental protections[9].
Reality: Billions in lost corporate investment due to profound regulatory instability and endless Supreme Court constitutional battles funded by taxpayers.