Posts from October 2026

I was out of town last week and unable to get my thoughts down on Alberta’s 2026 Referendum. Ten questions were posed to Albertans on a range of issues including immigration, election integrity, constitutional reform, and pursuing independence.[1] More than 2 million Albertans cast their votes as roughly 66% of eligible voters made their opinions known. The results are available at Elections Alberta, and every question was close, save the tenth question on Alberta independence. For that question, 75% voted…

For a PDF of the 2026 Referendum voter guide, click here; for a PDF on Question 10, click here. On October 19, Albertans are being asked to vote on 10 important questions about the future of our province. This voter guide covers each question from a Christian perspective to help other followers of Jesus cast an informed vote. The referendum is non-binding. Whether a vote is successful or not does not force the government to act either way. However, a…