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Some are wondering if the referendum questions are even necessary, with data from Winnipeg-based agency Probe Research showing 51 per cent of those polled feeling negative about the questions, as opposed to just 27 per cent in favour of them. The questions pertain to immigration and social services, to electoral reform and justice. And it&#8217;s the electoral reform and justice related questions highlighted on the province&#8217;s Alberta Referendum site that has the attention of political experts in the province. 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Some are wondering if the referendum questions are even necessary, with data from Winnipeg-based agency Probe Research showing 51 per cent of those polled feeling negative about the questions, as opposed to just 27 per cent in favour of them. The questions pertain to immigration and social services, to electoral reform and justice. And it&#8217;s the electoral reform and justice related questions highlighted on the province&#8217;s Alberta Referendum site that has the attention of political experts in the province. 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