Alberta ‘Less Attractive’ After Immigration Referendum Results, Advocate Says

Alberta ‘less attractive’ after immigration referendum results, advocate says

A citizen group that opposed Alberta’s referendum from the get-go says the results of the questions on immigration could make Alberta a less attractive place for newcomers. Edmonton lawyer Avnish Nanda, the spokesperson for Our Alberta Advantage, says he’s disappointed by the results – and they could have repercussions. “We’re going down a path here […]

Voters said yes to Danielle Smith's questions on immigration. Here's what that might mean for Alberta

Majority voted in favour of having more say in immigration, restricting access to services for non-permanent residents.

Alberta referendum: Carney signals taking immigration concerns into consideration

Voters agreed that Alberta should take increased control over immigration to decrease it to more sustainable levels

Alberta migrant groups express alarm over referendum results on immigration reform

Preliminary results show a majority of Albertans back greater control over immigration and restrictions on access to provincially funded social services for non-permanent residents and non-citizens

Albertans want more control over immigration and limits on newcomers’ access to social services

When asked if they 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 health care, education and other social services, more than 736,000 voted yes, and over 592,000 voted no.