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“Nearly a quarter of Albertans said they wanted to pursue separation through a binding referendum, including some who said last week their vote was driven in part by immigration concern.”

“Alberta’s NDP has been gaining political momentum in recent months after capitalizing on opposition to the recent referendum on separatism.”

“Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is floating the idea of a $1,900 health premium for some temporary residents, one of the first concrete ideas she has pitched as the province prepares to vote on immigration policy proposals in October’s referendum.”

“Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won’t be armed with a strong mandate to challenge the federal government for more powers after her proposals on immigration and constitutional issues were either defeated or received slim majorities in Monday’s referendum.”

“…the questions: Question 1: 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…”

“Now, attention is likely to shift toward the nine other proposals on Albertans’ referendum ballots on issues of immigration policy and constitutional changes.”

“Smith, when he urged Albertans to vote “no to the nine,” referring to the Premier’s nine proposals on immigration and constitutional changes also on Monday’s referendum ballot.”

“Prime Minister Mark Carney has taken his unity message to Alberta ahead of Monday’s referendum, urging people to vote for the province to remain in Canada and reject Premier Danielle Smith’s other nine ballot proposals.”

“Advance voting is under way in the Alberta referendum, and several former premiers bridged the partisan divide to promote a federalist message.”

“…and Alison Redford in writing an op-ed, expected to be published this week, imploring Albertans to reject Premier Danielle Smith’s five referendum proposals centred on immigration, which could strip some newcomers of access to public health care and…”

“Even so, with millions marking ballots this week – in Alberta’s referendum and, on Saturday, in a British Columbia provincial election – the landscape of Western politics could be remade.”

““What could the referendum outcomes mean for patients, physicians and Alberta’s health-care system?””

“With little more than a week until the Alberta referendum, campaigners on both sides of the separation question have turned an eye toward the nine other ballot proposals around immigration, voter ID and constitutional issues – but they are doing it for…”

“Albertans will vote on the prospect of a future separation referendum, along with nine other questions involving constitutional and immigration issues, on Oct. 19.”

“Thousands of Albertans may not have their ballots counted for the province’s coming referendum after Elections Alberta said more than 3,000 voters failed to properly identify themselves in the mail-in voting process.”

“The Prime Minister is navigating a delicate moment for national unity, with a referendum in Alberta less than two weeks away, and persistent threats to Canada’s sovereignty and economy by the Trump administration.”

“The election comes at a delicate moment for national unity, with a referendum in Alberta two weeks away, and persistent threats to Canada’s sovereignty and economy from U.S.”

“Alberta’s referendum will come just two weeks after a provincial election in Quebec on Oct. 5, where the Parti Québécois is leading the polls with a promise to hold a third “popular consultation” on independence.”

“Special mail-in ballots for Alberta’s 10-question referendum next month started going out the door Tuesday, Elections Alberta said.”

“Results from the other nine referendum questions, about issues such as immigration and the Constitution, likely won’t be publicly reported until the next morning, on Oct. 21.”

“Smith said that was the goal, adding it was also why the referendum her government has scheduled for Oct. 19 will feature questions about whether Alberta should take more control over immigration and temporary foreign worker rules.”