Alberta's Referendum: Smith's Immigration & Constitution Battles

0:00Alberta Premier Danielle Smith just dropped a new website packed with nine referendum questions on immigration, and the Constitution set for a vote on, October 19th. She's pushing hard for a strong yes from voters to back big changes, like tightening rules on who get social services and making non-permanent. Residents wait 12 months for provincial programs. The government's not sitting back. They plan to campaign actively to sway folks their way, making sure everyone gets the full picture before marking. Ballots. Smith expects Albertans to back it, giving her the mandate to roll out new laws. Opposition leader Nahid Nenshi calls it out, saying, Smith will do whatever she wants regardless of the outcome, and he predicts a separation question. We'll hit the ballot too. Smith hasn't committed to honoring a no vote, keeping that car close. Meanwhile, the forever Canada petition, with 450,000 signatures affirming the province stays in Canada, could join the ballot.

1:01After review by MLA's, its leader wants lawmakers to decide, but Smith says are referendums with signers expected. This fall vote shapes up as a battleground for Alberta's future ties and borders. Watch how the persuasion plays out, leading to October 19th. That wraps Calvary News today. Brought to you with AI.