Alberta Minister calls for urgent federal action on immigration amid record population growth

22nd, Aug 2025

Alberta Minister calls for urgent federal action on immigration amid record population growth

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Alberta's Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration, Joseph Schow, has issued a statement criticizing federal immigration policies, highlighting concerns about unsustainable population growth.

With Canada projected to receive over one million new immigrants this year, Alberta leads nationwide growth at 4.36%, straining public services.

The province experienced unprecedented international migration of 145,395 people and gained 43,750 residents from other provinces in 2023-24. Minister Schow urges Prime Minister Carney to fulfill his promise to cap immigration rates and address an estimated 500,000 undocumented immigrants currently utilizing taxpayer-funded services.

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