Alberta Panel Suggests Referendums on Immigration and Pension Plan

The Alberta Next panel, chaired by Premier Danielle Smith, has proposed seven recommendations to enhance the province’s autonomy, including referendums on an Alberta pension plan and immigration control. Following town hall meetings across Alberta, the panel emphasized the need for self-governance, a provincial police service, and constitutional reforms. Opposition leader Naheed Nenshi criticized the initiative as disconnected from Albertans’ priorities, citing survey results indicating significant opposition to key proposals. The government will review these recommendations before making a formal response.