Calgary’s mayor weighed in on the province’s plan for a referendum on the issues of immigration and the constitution, saying the province needs to welcome, not shun, newcomers.
Mayor Jeromy Farkas responded to questions on the matter at the Feb. 24, 2026, Regular Meeting of Calgary city council, following last week’s televised address by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
In that address,...
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