Alberta Referendum Special with Banff-Kanaskis MLA Sarah Elmeligi

A vote meant to send a message could give politicians permission to do something you never intended.

That’s one of the concerns we unpack with Banff–Kananaskis MLA Sarah Elmeligi as we dig into Alberta’s referendum, what the questions are asking and how the results could be used long after the ballots are counted.

Sarah is clear about where she stands. We get into why she opposes these proposals, what she believes the wording leaves open to interpretation, and how voters can weigh the promises being made against the outcomes that remain uncertain. We also discuss the frustrations driving this debate, because disagreeing with a proposed solution doesn’t mean dismissing the grievances behind it.

From equalization and voting power to federal law, Indigenous treaty rights and Alberta’s identity, this conversation goes beyond the headlines. We explore what greater provincial autonomy could mean, what would require further negotiations, and why these decisions deserve a closer look from everyone who calls Alberta home.

We also discuss mail-in ballots, election safeguards and Sarah’s concerns about data security and foreign interference. With so much political information coming through our social feeds, we talk about checking the claims we’re seeing and understanding who might benefit from shaping the conversation.

Whatever your position, take part. You don’t have to agree with Sarah to hear her perspective, challenge her arguments or use this conversation as a starting point for your own research.

Read each question. Look into what could follow. Make sure the answer you mark reflects the decision you want to support.

Then get out there and vote.

Find official referendum questions, voting locations and identification requirements at the Elections Alberta website

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See You Next Tuesday!!