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Alberta 2026 - Social Support Residency Requirement

Non-binding referendum asking whether Alberta should require individuals with non-permanent legal immigration status to reside in Alberta for at least 12 months before qualifying for provincially funded social support programs, while preserving existing eligibility for citizens and permanent residents.

Official voting date: Oct 19, 2026

Community voting started: Sep 10, 2026

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Canada

Capital: Ottawa

Population: 41,651,653

Region: Northern America · Americas

Democracy index: 89

Regime type: Robust Democracy

A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867, while retaining ties to the British crown. Canada gained legislative independence from Britain in 1931 and formalized its constitutional independence from the UK when it passed the Canada Act in 1982. Economically and…

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