Mayor Warns Immigration Referendums Are Divisive | Canada News

Edmonton’s mayor is sounding the alarm over nine divisive referendum questions set for October 19, calling them racist and dangerous, especially those targeting immigration. While city council unanimously backed staying in Canada, the mayor warns the immigration-related ballot items are fueling xenophobia and alienating minority communities. He’s also concerned the separation question is scaring off investors. Meanwhile, Alberta’s government defends the questions as a legitimate response to public concerns about immigration’s impact on services — not racism. Council will revisit its stance in August, but for now, they’re united on federalism — with a strict spending cap on advocacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f3dffa3a71b3d96