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Danielle Smith’s immigration referendum fuels an ‘us versus them’ divide in Alberta

The Conversation · · 860 words · By Bronwyn Bragg; Esra Ari

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“In 2023, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith mused that she would like to see the province’s population to grow 10 million people.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act, commonly known as the Alberta Sovereignty Act, is an act introduced on November 29, 2022, the first day of the fall sitting of the 4th Session of th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marlaina Danielle Smith (born April 1, 1971) is a Canadian politician, former lobbyist, former columnist and media personality who has served as the 19th premier of Alberta and leader of the United Co…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The premiership of Danielle Smith began on 11 October 2022 when she was sworn in by Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Salma Lakhani. Smith won the 2022 United Conservative Party leadership election to r…
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“But by 2026, faced with an astronomical budget deficit of $9.4 billion, Smith recently said the 'federal experiments in open borders' have contributed to Alberta’s current fiscal woes.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Alberta referendum is scheduled for October 19, 2026. Albertans will be asked to vote on nine questions.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alberta separatism comprises a series of 20th- and 21st-century movements advocating the secession of the province of Alberta from Canada, with some minor groups supporting the creation of a sovereign…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marlaina Danielle Smith (born April 1, 1971) is a Canadian politician, former lobbyist, former columnist and media personality who has served as the 19th premier of Alberta and leader of the United Co…
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“Smith is inviting a public debate on immigration, proposing five immigration-related questions in an October referendum.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 Alberta general election was held on May 29, 2023. Voters elected the members of the 31st Alberta Legislature. The United Conservative Party under Danielle Smith, the incumbent Premier of Alb…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alberta is a province in Canada. It is a part of Western Canada and is one of the three prairie provinces. Alberta is bordered by British Columbia to its west, Saskatchewan to its east, the Northwest …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marlaina Danielle Smith (born April 1, 1971) is a Canadian politician, former lobbyist, former columnist and media personality who has served as the 19th premier of Alberta and leader of the United Co…
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“One question asks whether respondents support giving Albertans 'first priority to new employment opportunities' while another asks whether only those with 'Alberta-approved immigration status' should be eligible for provincially funded social programs”
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“Another question asks if Albertans 'support the Government of Alberta introducing a law requiring individuals to provide proof of citizenship, such as a passport, birth certificate, or citizenship card, to vote in an Alberta provincial election.'”
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“Alberta’s population has grown by about 600,000 people in the last five years.”
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“Alberta has what scholars have described as a 'prototypical boom region economy' with no provincial sales tax and the lowest corporate and personal tax rates in the country.”
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“Germany brought in thousands of 'guest workers' from Turkey to help rebuild the country.”
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“Max Frisch is attributed with the quote: 'We asked for workers; we got people instead.'”
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“Immigrant workers are over-represented in critical parts of the economy including agriculture, care work and tourism.”
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“Alberta has the lowest investment in K-12 education in the country.”
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“Alberta's health-care system is in disarray, with reports of patients dying in emergency rooms and doctors describing it as a 'crisis.'”
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“Immigrant-serving organizations in Alberta have reported an increase in racism.”
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“Racist stickers with the message 'Make Brooks White Again' have appeared in Brooks, Alberta.”
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