Elections Alberta opens applications for special referendum mail-in ballots

Online applications to vote by mail in Alberta’s fall referendum are now open.

Premier Danielle Smith is putting 10 questions on the Oct. 19 ballot, including whether the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on secession.

Albertans will also be asked to weigh in on questions of constitutional and immigration reform.

Applications for mail-in ballots close Oct. 9, and voters have until Oct. 16 to return the envelopes by mail, with photocopies of their identification.