Alberta Referendum Resources

Below we have compiled a list of four especially useful third-party resources that provide more information about the 9 additional Alberta referendum questions.

Scapegoating and Separatists: Why Immigration Is on the Ballot in October

The Parkland Institute has developed a detailed policy brief that specifically addresses the five immigration questions.

Know the Nine: Interactive Ballot Guide

On voting day, voters will receive 10 different coloured ballots, each with its own question. This guide simulates that process with the official wording of each question so you can see every ballot before you vote. Each question includes a detailed explanation of what it means, why it's unreasonable, what the wording leaves out and what a Yes vote would endorse.

The Noxious Nine: Alberta's Nasty Referendum

Alberta Senator Paula Simons wrote this op-ed about the nine disingenuous, malicious referendum questions, push-poll riddles, designed to incite social division and undermine confidence in the courts and the country. 

Why I am Voting No to the Nine

Political Science Professor Duane Brett penned this insightful long-form article outlining his reasoning for voting no on all 9 of the UCP's additional referendum questions. 

Voting Information in Other Languages

Public Interest Alberta has developed a series of downloadable pamphlets in Bengali, Chinese, Korean, Punjabi, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.