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Overview
When Albertans head to the polls for the municipal election on October 18, 2021, they'll also be able to vote on whether:
- to remove the principle of equalization payments from Canada's constitution
- Alberta should remain on Daylight Saving Time (summer hours) year-round
Results of the referendum will be made public following the vote. General information about the referendum is available on the Elections Alberta website.
Equalization
Equalization gives federal funding to provinces less well-off so that all provinces can provide a similar level of services to their citizens. This funding mainly comes from federal taxes and fees.
Referendum question
Albertans will be asked the following question on the ballot:
Should section 36(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982 – Parliament and the government of Canada’s commitment to the principle of making equalization payments – be removed from the constitution?
A ‘yes’ vote means that Albertans are calling upon the federal government and other provinces to enter into discussions on a potential amendment to the Constitution of Canada in respect of equalization.
A ‘no’ vote means that Albertans are not calling upon the federal government and other provinces to enter into discussions on a potential amendment to the Constitution of Canada in respect of equalization.
Next steps
If Albertans vote 'yes' to this question, the Alberta government would approach the federal government to initiate such discussions.
A ‘no’ vote means the Government of Alberta will not take further steps.
Source: Here.
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