Alberta’s Smith Directs Her Minister to Secure Provincial Control over Immigration

Alberta's Smith directs jobs minister to secure provincial control over immigration

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith is directing her jobs minister to use "all legal means" possible to give Alberta more control over immigration.

Danielle Smith directs jobs minister to secure provincial control over immigration

In a new mandate letter given to Joseph Schow, Danielle Smith said Alberta needs more control over immigration to ensure the province sees sustainable levels of newcomers.

Alberta premier directs minister to secure provincial control over immigration

Premier Danielle Smith is directing her jobs minister to use all legal means possible to give Alberta more control over immigration.

Alberta’s Smith directs her minister to secure provincial control over immigration

Premier Danielle Smith is directing her jobs minister to use all legal means possible to give Alberta more control over immigration.

Alberta's Smith directs her minister to secure provincial control over immigration

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, right, stands with new Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration, Joseph Schow, following a swearing in ceremony in Calgary, Alta., Friday, May 16, 2025.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Premier Danielle Smith is directing her jobs minister to use all legal means possible to give Alberta more control over immigration. In a new mandate lette…