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Albertans have officially voted not to hold a vote on whether they should leave Canada. But uh, they also narrowly voted *for* some really gross, anti-immigrant trash that looks to scapegoat migrants for problems they didn’t cause. So no to separatism, but yes to racism? Yikes:

Albertans have officially voted not to hold a vote on whether they should leave Canada. But uh, they also narrowly voted for some really gross, anti-immigrant trash that looks to scapegoat migrants for problems they didn’t cause. So no to separatism, but yes to racism? Yikes:

Rachel Gilmore

@rachelgilmore.bsky.social

0 views Published on 22/10/2026 00:03 2:59

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Amabilis @amabilis-art.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 04:25

Sadly, its a classic tactic used by governments.

"Don't look at what we're doing, blame those people over there! They want what you have and we're powerless to stop them.. hate hate hate.."
~Every corrupt government ever

Mama V @activistmom.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 04:14

Ohhhh geez. Seriously #Alberta?

Dizzy ★ @tindizzy.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 03:43

I’m just sick about it. 😞

@haveatabanca.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 03:16

We really have to stop labelling anyone who has concerns about immigration in this country as "racist". Some surely are, no doubt. There are many (probably most) however concerned with the volume, qualifications and impact on social service capacity and housing irrespective of background.

Canuck100 🍁CA @guitar56.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 04:01

Carney, as he said himself yesterday and most don't even realize, he already addressed the issue by capping the immigrant numbers to sustainable numbers. There was no need to have those questions on the ballot.

ShariM @thedanglybits.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 02:17

She got exactly what she wanted out of this expensive debacle. “You want a question about separation? I have some questions too. We’ll make a day of it.”

Cole Pederson @pedercol.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 02:12

It’s a sad and discouraging results package: “We want to stay in Canada, but a meaner and more racist Canada.” We’re lucky you’re around to do and express some clear thinking on this.

Marty Supreme Clientele @landolebowski.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 01:47

"When God closes a Separatism, it opens a Racism" -- Danielle Smith after two glasses of wine, probably

Calvin @chanarcade.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 00:59

We suck.

East Coast J @jrhanlon.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 00:54

I dont think 30% of our immigrants should be Indians and I think we need to focus more on high skill immigrants.

Too many of you ignore the face that the criteria for and lack of infrastructure to support the recent waves of immigrants, as well as the TFW issue are a big fucking problem for most.

λ=> aperispomen @aperispomen.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 00:45

I wouldn't be surprised if Smith put the separation question on the ballot to distract attention away from the other nine.

Grizzly Actual @grizzlyactual.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 01:30

That’s 100% what she did. She’s been trying to consolidate power in any way she can.

Here lies JD. He drew as many comics as he could. @lostcity.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 00:43

Thank you for covering this. It’s extremely frustrating how many Canadians don’t seem to care about the obvious scapegoating that’s been happening in this country.

@frederickbralorne 📎 @frederickbralorne.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 00:43

Our small town would collapse if our immigrants were to leave ... they arrive with accents a'many and multiple skin colours; they are nurses and doctors and taxi drivers and they also do the more basic work of our small society. And they appreciate Canada and make excellent citizens and neighbours!!

IbanezForever @ibanezforever.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 00:39

I find the yes to the 9 votes more disturbing than the no to the 10 votes.

MaggieV @magv-i.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 00:37

Revolting.

Greelygodmother @greelygodmother.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 00:36

What's the over/under when Alberta starts promoting immigrants to come to their province because they are desperate for workers?

Calgary Canuck @calgarycanuck.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 00:27

Its a mix of racism and selfishness as an Albertan I find both quite sickening.

Keiya @keiya.tinyfairy.xyz · 22/10/2026 00:17

more "no to separatism, what the hell does this wall of text even mean to racism" based on the data I've seen

Grizzly Actual @grizzlyactual.bsky.social · 22/10/2026 00:08

I’m at least glad that some of these had such narrow margins, I was expecting the other nine to be 65-70% or so in favour.

I live in the armpit of the province so it’s nice to be reminded that while it’s still a HUGE problem, the outright stupidity and racism isn’t held by the ENTIRE province.