Globe editorial: How to punch a hole in the sails of Alberta separatists [immigration]

Some suggestions:

…The same is true for immigration. Negotiating a deal like Quebec’s, under which the province largely has control over who can settle there, would be a complicated and lengthy process. But Mr. Carney could quickly agree to other fixes while working toward longer term symmetry between Quebec and Alberta.

Those fixes could include increasing the provinces’ allocation under the provincial nominee program and letting them have a greater say over what kind of workers they need. Ottawa could also agree to provide the provinces with funding to house and care for temporary workers – a beef that isn’t limited to Alberta….

Source: How to punch a hole in the sails of Alberta separatists

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