Just 27% supportive of Smith’s referendum: new poll

Just 27% supportive of Smith’s referendum: new poll

May 13, 2026 6:24 pm MST.

A majority of Albertans have a negative view of the premier’s 9 referendum questions, and just 27% are supportive, according to new polling. As Sean Amato reports, ‘wasteful’ is a word both NDP and UCP supporters used to describe the vote.

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