Why Alberta changed its tune on immigration

Canada October 14, 2026 11:03 AM

Alberta's upcoming referendum is as much about immigration as it is about separation from Canada. For The National, CBC's Lyndsay Duncombe explains how a shaky economy, party politics and American influence have shifted the discussion in recent years.

Why Alberta changed its tune on immigration

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