Vote Yes to Scrap the Senate
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A Yes vote does not abolish the Senate overnight, but it is the first step in the constitutional process and a binding mandate for Alberta to pursue abolition. Question 7 is one of the referendum’s constitutional questions; Alberta’s government has said a majority Yes on those is binding on the province and must take the […]
Election Day is Monday, October 19, 2026, with polls open 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Advance voting runs October 13 to 17, and you can also vote by mail with a special ballot. Enter your postal code on Elections Alberta’s Where to Vote tool to find your location. Full details are on our Where & […]
You are voting on Question 7, which asks whether Alberta should work with other willing provinces to amend the Constitution and abolish the unelected federal Senate. A Yes vote directs Alberta’s government to pursue removing the Senate from Canada’s Constitution — it is one of several separate ballots you’ll receive at the polls.