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

Alberta Premier Seeks More Control Over Immigration, Advocates for More Ukrainian Evacuees
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith answers questions after making an announcement at a news conference in Calgary on Feb. 1, 2024. The Canadian Press/Todd Korol
Doug Lett
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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.

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Doug Lett is a former news manager with both Global News and CTV, and has held a variety of other positions in the news industry.
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