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The Alberta referendum results last week have been celebrated across Canada as a victory for national unity over separatism. With more than three-quarters of voters rejecting a move towards independence, the outcome has also been hailed as a political victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney.
But beneath the headlines lies a less reassuring result for Alberta's immigrants.
Unofficial returns showed the Yes side leading on eight of the nine other referendum questions, including all five concerning immigration and access to public services.
The votes could strengthen Premier Danielle Smith's as she seeks greater provincial control over immigration and restrictions on services for temporary residents.
For Alhan Arsal, a temporary resident from Bangladesh who is pursuing a master’s degree in international relations at the University of Calgary, the results were disappointing although the rejection of separation came as no surprise.
"I can hardly make ends meet as a student," he said. "Paying more for less health care would put many people off from coming here as students in the future."
Arsal said the results of the referendum "make me uneasy and solidify my conviction to leave the province after graduation."
New Canadian Media previously reported on growing unease among Alberta’s immigrants over the referendum and its anti-immigration rhetoric.
Dozie Anyaegbunam is a Calgary-based marketing professional and managing editor of The Newcomers. The online publication and podcast explore immigrant experiences in Canada.
Anyaegbunam said the results were "not that surprising, but nonetheless sad to see."
He said he had hoped the No side would prevail, particularly given how temporary residents — who account for less than 10 per cent of Alberta’s population — had been singled out during the referendum campaign.
"We have a lot of work to do about immigrants and their value to the system in every way," he said, describing newcomers as having been used as a "lightning rod" during the referendum campaign.
Imtiaz bin Hafiz, a lawyer who moved to Alberta from Bangladesh in November 2022 and took his citizenship oath on Oct. 21, said he was also unsurprised by the referendum outcome.
"I expected that a large portion of the people would be in favour of the immigration proposals," he said.
However, he pointed to the narrow margins. With roughly 52 to 55 per cent supporting several of the immigration proposals in the preliminary count, Alberta appeared deeply divided.
"In any case, the majority was in favour of the immigration proposals which will, in my opinion, legitimize these sentiments over immigration in the province," Hafiz said.
For Avnish Nanda, an Edmonton lawyer and co-founder of Our Alberta Advantage, a nonpartisan campaign opposing the referendum’s immigration proposals, the margins also raise questions about the strength of Smith's mandate.
He said the premier had sought overwhelming support for her reforms, while her government spent heavily promoting the referendum.
The province budgeted approximately $4 million for an advertising campaign that included television, radio, online advertising and a booklet mailed to every Alberta household. The government was also permitted to campaign for its preferred outcomes using public funds.
Still, the immigration questions passed by comparatively narrow margins.
"Given that the Alberta government outspent our campaign by 40 to one ... I think she lost," Nanda said.
"The No side may not have prevailed on the immigration questions by a few percentage points, but we went into Monday thinking we would be blown out, and we weren't."
Rhiannon Hoyle, Alberta NDP shadow minister for jobs, economy and trade, acknowledged that the Yes votes reflected genuine concerns about affordability, employment, health care and public services.
"Those concerns are real and deserve solutions," Hoyle said. "But let's be clear: immigrants didn't create Alberta's affordability crisis, and blaming newcomers won't fix it."
Hoyle, who is herself an immigrant, said the government must take responsibility for adequately funding and planning public services.
Anyaegbunam expects immigration to remain politically contentious.
"I don't think we're done with these sentiments," he said. "We'll probably see it used again in the coming election season, given how many people voted Yes on the immigration questions."
However, the referendum questions are non-binding, leaving the government to determine how to proceed.
Nanda fears Premier Smith will intensify her immigration agenda, further dividing the province.
"I think we're going to be deeply polarized around this issue, that's for sure."
Hoyle cautioned against interpreting the results as unconditional approval for the government's plans.
"A referendum is not a blank cheque for Danielle Smith to bypass the Constitution or pursue policies that could harm Albertans," she said.
"The government must explain what is legally achievable, what it will cost taxpayers and what the consequences will be for families, workers and businesses."
Manpreet Tiwana, vice-president of the Alberta Liberal Party and an immigrant, also emphasized the limits of provincial authority.
"Alberta has a role to play, but significant aspects of immigration remain under federal jurisdiction, so any proposed changes will require careful consideration and cooperation between both levels of government," Tiwana said.
Hoyle warned that additional financial barriers could discourage the temporary workers and skilled immigrants that Alberta's economy needs.
"Making it harder for them and their families to access essential services could drive away the very talent Alberta needs," she said.
Hafiz was reluctant to predict how lasting the referendum's influence would be.
"A lot of essential services are provided by immigrants,” he said. “Most people in business realize the importance of immigrants in the economy.
Copyright 2026, New Canadian Media. All rights reserved.
Mubin S. Khan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, New Canadian Media.
MaxPlus prizes are also up for grabs.
The Lotto Max winning numbers for October 23 have been revealed.
A $20 million jackpot is available in this Lotto Max draw, along with MaxPlus prizes worth $100,000 each.
You can check your tickets now to see if you're a winner of the jackpot, a MaxPlus prize, other cash prizes or a free play.
Here's what you need to know about the winning numbers, the jackpot, and more.
The Lotto Max winning numbers for October 23 are 8, 21, 23, 28, 30, 39 and 47, with 17 as the bonus number.
There is no winner of the $20 million in this draw.
None of the MaxPlus prizes worth $100,000 have been won either. But other cash prizes between $20 and $97,000 have been won across Canada, along with free plays.
So, the next Lotto Max draw on October 27 will offer a $25 million jackpot.
The Lotto Max winning numbers for October 20 were 8, 15, 19, 23, 26, 28 and 34. The bonus number was 38.
The Maxmillions winning numbers were:
The $90 million jackpot in Tuesday's draw was won with a ticket sold in Alberta.
Seven of the Maxmillions were won, including two $1 million prizes split by multiple winners. The winning tickets were sold across the country, with two in B.C., one in the Prairies, three in Ontario (Toronto, Brant County and online through OLG), three in Quebec and one in the Atlantic provinces.
With MaxPlus, there were six winning tickets in B.C., seven in the Prairies, 18 in Ontario, nine in Quebec and two in the Atlantic provinces.
Lotto Max draws happen on Tuesdays and Fridays in Canada.
You now get four sets of numbers for every $6 play that you buy, and each set has seven numbers from 1 to 52.
Here's what matching numbers could win you:
The jackpot starts at $10 million and can go up to $90 million.
Once the jackpot reaches $50 million, there are also Maxmillions available to be won, which are additional $1 million prizes.
All three sets of numbers you get with a $5 play are eligible for both the main draw and the Maxmillions draw when the jackpot reaches $50 million.
You need to match all seven numbers on one line of your ticket to win a Maxmillions prize.
There are also new $100,000 cash prizes with every draw. The number of MaxPlus prizes available to be won increases with the jackpot.
Tickets are sold until 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesdays and Fridays, which is when the Lotto Max winning numbers are drawn.
Attends de voir la dernière! 🤯
Pour ceux et celles qui rêvent de devenir propriétaires, mais qui croient leurs chances plutôt minces en raison d'un marché immobilier de moins en moins accessible, on t'a déniché une liste de maisons à vendre à moins de 100 000 $ dans plusieurs régions du Québec, question de te redonner espoir.
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Bien sûr, à ce prix-là, ne t'attends pas à de gros manoirs ni à une belle résidence unifamiliale dans un quartier prisé de Montréal ou de Québec. Tu pourrais toutefois tomber sur de petites perles dans lesquelles il est facile de se projeter.
Selon l'Association professionnelle des courtiers immobiliers du Québec (APCIQ), le prix médian des maisons unifamiliales vendues aux quatre coins de la Belle Province en septembre 2026 atteignait 498 500 $, contre 400 000 $ pour un condo.
Pour bien des gens, ces prix sont hors de portée, notamment pour les personnes dont la préautorisation hypothécaire ne dépasse pas les 300 000 $.
Alors, que peut-on réellement s'offrir avec un budget de 100 000 $? Voici quelques propriétés à vendre dans cinq régions différentes du Québec.
Cette maison mobile à vendre dans les Laurentides est située sur un terrain de camping.
Brigitte Pilon | RE/MAX du Cartier
Prix : 79 000 $
Adresse : 94, rue Beausoleil, Mont-Tremblant, QC
Description : Les maisons mobiles sont de plus en plus populaires depuis la pandémie, notamment parce qu'elles sont plus abordables que les maisons traditionnelles, tout en offrant des commodités similaires. Attention, toutefois : certaines ne sont accessibles que trois saisons par année, ce qui n'est pas toujours idéal.
Ce n'est pas le cas de cette maison située dans les Laurentides, au cœur d'un camping de Mont-Tremblant, qui est accessible à l'année. Il faut toutefois prévoir 400 $ par mois pour la location du terrain.
Cette maison à étage à vendre en Gaspésie ne demandera pas beaucoup de rénovations.
Nicko Joncas | RE/MAX Avant Tout
Prix : 95 000 $
Adresse : 21-A, rue des Touristes, Gaspé, QC
Description : Si tu cherches une maison loin de la ville, celle-ci, qui compte trois chambres, pourrait être l'occasion idéale de devenir proprio.
Comme l'indique l'annonce, « pour le prix, les pièces sont spacieuses et bien disposées ». On y retrouve également une aire ouverte au rez-de-chaussée. Autre bonne nouvelle : peu de rénovations seraient à prévoir, selon l'annonce.
Cette maison à vendre à Thetford Mines se trouve à moins de 1 h 30 des ponts de Québec.
Jean-Félix Doyon et Audrey Sévigny | RE/MAX Accès Inc.
Prix : 100 000 $
Adresse : 57, rue St-Télesphore, Thetford Mines, QC
Description : Quoi de mieux qu'une petite maisonnette à étage pour devenir propriétaire et faire le grand saut dans le monde immobilier? Avec toutes les fenêtres qu'on y retrouve, bonjour la luminosité!
À noter que quelques rénovations pourraient s'imposer pour la mettre au goût du jour. Somme toute, pour ce prix, ce n'est pas grand-chose.
En plus, elle est située à moins d'une heure et demie des ponts de Québec.
Avec ses multitudes de pièces, il y a de la place en masse pour diverses idées, dont une salle de jeux.
Patrick Fournier | Via Capitale Sélect
Prix : 99 900 $
Adresse : 116, rue Principale, Armagh, QC
Description : L’agence immobilière Via Capitale compte dans son listing une maison à étages affichée à 99 900 $, située dans la petite municipalité d’Armagh, dans Chaudière-Appalaches.
Comme l’indique l’annonce, cette demeure de six chambres à coucher, deux salles de bains et un salon double propose « un potentiel exceptionnel » pour les personnes qui ont de grands projets.
Mis à part quelques rénovations ici et là, les futures personnes propriétaires devront aussi réaménager le sous-sol, qui semble avoir servi jusqu’à récemment de vide sanitaire.
Cette maison à vendre dans le Centre-du-Québec est accessible trois saisons par an, mais a du potentiel pour les familles à la recherche d'un chalet.
Michel Drouin | RE/MAX Extra Inc.
Prix : 99 999 $
Adresse : 205-308, ch. Allard, L'Avenir, QC
Description : On parlait plus tôt de maisons accessibles trois saisons par année, puisqu'elles se trouvent sur des terrains ouverts du printemps à l'automne. C'est justement le cas de celle-ci.
Si elle n'est pas idéale pour les personnes qui souhaitent acheter leur première propriété, elle mérite tout de même l'attention des familles à la recherche d'un chalet estival loin de la ville.
Cette maison préfabriquée comprend notamment une grande véranda et un vaste espace de vie intérieur.
Ce stationnement spacieux à vendre à Montréal pour 65 000 $ n'attend que ta voiture.
Prix : 65 000 $
Adresse : 3100, rue Rachel E, Montréal, QC
Description : Tu comprendras que ce stationnement en plein cœur de Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie n'est pas à vendre pour y installer ta maison mobile.
Il s'agit plutôt d'une place de stationnement destinée à toute personne à la recherche d'un endroit où garer sa voiture beau temps, mauvais temps, et ce, à l'année.
C'est un petit clin d'œil, puisqu'à moins de 100 000 $, on ne trouve pratiquement aucune propriété résidentielle dans la région de Montréal.