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Albertans approved eight out of nine questions related to immigration and constitutional matters, while overwhelmingly rejecting separation. Smith indicated that the proposed changes, which aim to increase provincial control over immigration, would move forward."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The reforms proposed include the introduction of fees for temporary residents seeking access to health care and education services. Additionally, the province seeks increased authority over work visa allocations. Smith hinted that the timeline for putting these measures into effect might extend over months and years."},{"type":"heading","text":"Coverage comparison"},{"type":"heading","text":"What the coverage left out"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"None of the left or centre-rated reports printed below mention the specific date of the referendum as September 3, 2026. 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