Alberta launches website pushing referendum proposals on immigration, Constitution

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has launched a website to put the weight of the government’s persuasive powers behind getting a democratic mandate for sweeping immigration reform.

Smith says it’s about ensuring Albertans have the information they need to understand the impact of a yes vote on her government’s nine referendum proposals, which are to be put to a vote Oct. 19.

Smith says she will judge in the future how to address a no vote.

Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says the United Conservative Party premier is wasting taxpayer dollars to put her thumb on the scale.