Carney Isn't Ruling Out a Quebec-Style Immigration Deal for Alberta
Carney said Ottawa is discussing immigration levels with provinces as Alberta presses for more control after a referendum backed by about 1 million voters.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney did not rule out giving Alberta immigration powers similar to those granted to Quebec under its 1991 agreement.
- About 53% of Alberta referendum voters supported greater provincial control over immigration to reduce newcomer numbers to sustainable levels.
- Carney said Ottawa would continue discussing immigration levels with provincial leaders while maintaining its goal of sustainable national intake.
- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said provinces should have more authority over immigration and accused the federal government of losing control.
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Carney isn't ruling out a Quebec-style immigration deal for Alberta
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney did not rule out Wednesday giving Alberta more authority over immigration along the lines of a deal Ottawa signed with Quebec in the early 1990s.
However, the new powers would be less important than those of Quebec.
Federal Prime Minister Mark Carney does not close the door to granting Alberta more immigration powers, although he notes that Quebec, which has an agreement on the division of that jurisdiction, is "separate."
OTTAWA—Federal Prime Minister Mark Carney does not close the door to granting Alberta more immigration powers, although he notes that Quebec, which has an agreement on the division of that jurisdiction, is "distinct." "It's unique because of culture, because of language," he said on Wednesday.
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