Poll shows massive support for all Alberta-approved referendum questions
A vast majority of Alberta voters say they would support the October referendum questions demanding tougher rules on social program eligibility, public services, immigration control and voter ID.
A vast majority of Alberta voters say they would support the October referendum questions demanding tougher rules on social program eligibility, public services, immigration control and voter ID.
An exclusive Juno News online poll showed support for these measures soaring above 90 per cent across the board.
The poll, which collected 3,083 responses, asked readers whether Alberta should limit access to provincially funded social programs to Canadian citizens and permanent residents only. Nearly 93 per cent said yes, while just over 7 per cent disagreed.
Support was similarly strong for requiring non-permanent residents to pay additional premiums or fees to access publicly funded health care and education services. 93.5 per cent backed the idea, with 6.5 per cent opposed.
On immigration, respondents endorsed a more assertive provincial role. When asked whether Alberta should seek greater control over immigration levels and selection criteria, 93.4 per cent supported the shift.
The strongest result came on election rules.
Asked whether Alberta should require proof of Canadian citizenship to vote in provincial elections, 95.4 per cent said yes – the highest “Yes” share across the poll – with 4.6 per cent opposed.
Finally, respondents also backed a slowdown in immigration tied to capacity constraints. More than 94 per cent supported reducing the overall number of new immigrants settling in Alberta until housing, health care, and schools can keep up with population growth.
While the poll is not a scientific survey and reflects a general Alberta audience reached through Meta (Facebook and Instagram), the results point to a clear pattern: respondents want provincial benefits and public services more tightly linked to citizenship or permanent residency, and they want Alberta to take a firmer line on immigration and election integrity.
Taken together, the answers suggest to a broad mandate – at least within this sample – for policies that treat public programs as a limited resource and prioritize eligibility rules, enforcement, and provincial control.