Elections Alberta Rebuts Disinformation Ahead of 10-Question Referendum

Elections Alberta is countering a surge of misinformation and public criticism one week before a provincial referendum. The agency has labeled several viral social media posts as disinformation, specifically addressing false claims regarding voter eligibility, the handling of ballots, and the absence of party scrutineers at special-ballot facilities.

While critics have attacked the legality and wording of the referendum questions, the agency clarified that the provincial government establishes the questions, not the election agency. The referendum is one of the most expansive in the province's history, featuring 10 questions. These cover immigration controls, voter identification requirements, and eligibility for provincially funded services.

The ballot also includes constitutional reforms regarding judicial appointments, provincial jurisdiction, and the federal Senate. The final question asks voters whether Alberta should remain a province of Canada or begin the legal process for a binding referendum on separation.