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Albertans Set to Vote on Immigration Questions that Have only Spawned More Questions
The referendum would bar some nonpermanent residents from publicly funded services and add fees for health and education, critics say.
- On October 19, Albertans will vote on a referendum ballot asking whether the Government should seek increased control over immigration to achieve "more sustainable levels" and prioritize local employment.
- Premier Danielle Smith argues the province must balance welcoming newcomers with high social service costs, claiming temporary workers cost $1 billion annually while contributing only $150 million in taxes.
- Three referendum questions propose excluding non-permanent residents from public services until they live in Alberta for 12 months, with Immigration Minister Joseph Schow calling the requirement "at least a reasonable starting block."
- The Canadian Bar Association Alberta warns a unilateral provincial cap could face serious federal paramountcy issues, while Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi argues the move scapegoats vulnerable groups.
- Regardless of the vote outcome, political analyst Reza Hasmath suggests the Government is likely seeking a political mandate to negotiate with Ottawa, mirroring immigration powers currently held by Quebec.
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Albertans set to vote on immigration questions that have only spawned more questions
CALGARY - Albertans soon head to the polls to not only vote on Confederation but also on a raft of questions on immigration – questions that in recent months have spawned more questions.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Alberta's immigration proposals breach basic human rights
Our immigration system is not perfect. The rapid increase in immigration in the decade leading to 2024, absent the necessary infrastructure, has provoked thought about how to improve the system. Alberta’s answer includes posing three questions in its Oct. 19 referendum that call for limiting newcomers’ access to publicly funded services.
·Edmonton, Canada
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