Provincial jobs minister ordered to assert authority over immigration policies by Danielle Smith
In a recent development, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her government have made immigration a significant focus, with a new mandate letter instructing the province to gain more control over its immigration policies. The mandate letter, given to Joseph Schow, Alberta's jobs minister, emphasizes the importance of ensuring sustainable levels of newcomers and prioritizing young people over temporary foreign workers. However, it does not provide details on how these priorities will be implemented. Moreover, the letter does not specify the exact legal means to be used for gaining more control over immigration, nor does it mention any specific changes to the immigration policies or laws in Alberta. There is also no mention of a timeline for achieving more control over immigration in Alberta. In an effort to gather input on ways to gain more power, particularly over immigration, from Ottawa, the Alberta premier and her panel are traveling the province. One proposed solution is the creation of a separate immigration system for Alberta, which could potentially deny services like health care to newcomers who are not approved. This proposal has stirred controversy, with criticisms being raised about the potential impact on resources and service capacity. There is ongoing debate over the citizenship marker on Alberta ID, with some questioning its necessity and potential implications. On a separate note, Chrystia Freeland, Canada's deputy prime minister and minister of finance, is leaving her cabinet position to serve as special envoy to Ukraine. Meanwhile, in other news, Vaughan has scrapped its automated speed camera program, and the suspect in the Charlie Kirk shooting has been charged with aggravated murder, with prosecutors planning to seek the death penalty. Lastly, Canada will seek public input on the review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The review aims to ensure the agreement continues to meet the needs of Canadians and support the country's economic growth.
Read also:
- United States tariffs pose a threat to India, necessitating the recruitment of adept negotiators or strategists, similar to those who had influenced Trump's decisions.
- Weekly happenings in the German Federal Parliament (Bundestag)
- Southwest region's most popular posts, accompanied by an inquiry:
- Discussion between Putin and Trump in Alaska could potentially overshadow Ukraine's concerns
