Alberta premier directs minister to increase provincial control over immigration
Premier Danielle Smith is directing the provincial jobs minister to use all legal means possible to give Alberta more control over immigration.
In a new mandate letter given to Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Minister Joseph Schow, Smith says Alberta needs more control over immigration to ensure the province sees sustainable levels of newcomers.
“Our provincial immigration levels and policies should always ensure that Canadian citizens have first access to job opportunities, and that young Canadians are not losing out on employment opportunities to temporary foreign workers,” the letter says.
