Alberta's 10 referendum questions explained

Albertans will head to the polls on October 19 to vote on 10 questions — and possibly an 11th — that could reshape the province's relationship with Canada and its immigration policy.

The most significant is the separation question, which Elections Alberta split into two options: Alberta should remain a Canadian province, or the government should begin the legal process to hold a binding referendum on separation. If voters choose separation, Premier Danielle Smith said the government will respect that outcome and commence the constitutional process required.

Five immigration questions dominate the rest of the ballot. A yes vote would give Smith's government a mandate to take increased control over immigration, restrict access to provincially-funded programs like health care and education for some immigrants, and charge certain newcomers premiums or fees to use those services.

The ballot also includes constitutional questions that could alter how Albertans interact with federal governance.

Corb Lund's anti-coal mining petition is still being reviewed by Elections Alberta; if deemed successful, it will add an 11th question to the October vote.