Why Alberta changed its tune on immigration

By CBC News: The National

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Alberta’s upcoming referendum is as much about immigration as it is about separation from Canada. For The National, CBC’s Lyndsay Duncombe explains how a shaky economy, party politics and American influence have shifted the discussion in recent years. 00:00 Immigration on the ballot 00:55 Smith's shifting messaging 03:21 What’s fuelling the shift 05:10 The referendum questions 05:52 Newcomers are worried 06:30 Attitudes vs. geography 06:57 Outside influence #news #alberta #cbcnews The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news

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