PoliticsAlberta welcomed migrant workers. Now it wants to restrict their rights

Alberta’s referendum asks whether some newcomers should face limits on access to healthcare, education and social support. Unofficial results indicate separation and constitutional questions will fail, while immigration proposals are likely to pass. Critics say the restrictions could make workers and their families more vulnerable without addressing the pressures on public services.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-22 15:00Original