Alberta Premier Seeks More Control Over Immigration, Advocates for More Ukrainian Evacuees

Alberta is asking the federal government to provide more allocations for its provincial nominee program, mostly so the province can bring in more Ukrainian refugees. And at the same time, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith accused the federal government of interfering with the province’s ability to have some control over immigration. “Ottawa needs to stop making decisions and enacting policies that run counter to the Constitution,” the Premier told reporters at a news conference on March 27. “And we will continue to push back when our provincial rights are interfered with.” The dispute is over the number of provincial nominees the federal government will allow the province....