Policy
Alberta should amend the Canada-Alberta Cooperation on Immigration to create a unique immigration policy focusing on attracting skilled, young immigrants aligned with Western values, while limiting overall immigration to safeguard economic interests and cultural heritage, following the model of the Canada-Quebec Accord.
Rationale
Alberta should seek to amend the Agreement for Canada-Alberta Cooperation on Immigration, crafting a distinctive ‘made in Alberta’ immigration policy. This policy should prioritize the province’s distinctive economic and cultural interests, emphasizing the attraction of highly skilled, younger immigrants who resonate with our Western values. It should also include measures to limit the influx of immigrants, including refugees and family reunification programs for parents and grandparents.
An effective immigration policy should be designed to stimulate a country’s economic activity, foster innovation, and attract essential skill sets, ultimately enhancing productivity and striving towards elevated standards of living for future generations.
It is evident that the Federal Government’s immigration policies have failed, resulting in decreased standards of living for younger Canadians and exacerbating an affordability crisis impacting everyday essentials such as energy, fuel, food, and housing.
The notion of Alberta reaching a population of 10 million people within the next 20 years is both culturally and economically irresponsible and unsustainable. Not only would it likely contribute to a further decline in standards of living, but it also risks eroding Alberta’s traditional Western heritage by potentially replacing the native-born population with non-native residents.
Alberta must strive for increased autonomy in shaping its immigration policy, and limit the number of foreign workers, students, refugees, and permanent residents to those that align only with its unique economic demands and cultural values.
The Gagnon-Tremblay-McDougall Agreement (1991), also known as the Canada-Quebec Accord, was a significant milestone between Canada and Quebec in matters of permanent and temporary immigration and the preservation of Quebec’s unique cultural identity. This document gave the province of Quebec significant powers. With this agreement, the province gained complete control over the selection process of economic immigrants, and their integration. Quebec manages the entry volumes of its future permanent residents and continues to seek more control over its own immigration policies. The Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration is responsible for managing the candidates for permanent immigration in Quebec, based on its own selection criteria.
Alberta must do the same.
Sign The Petition
We, the undersigned, as Canadian Citizens, petition our government to uphold and advance policies that reflect the following principles regarding immigration:
Recognizing the intrinsic value of a robust immigration system that prioritizes individual freedom, economic opportunity, and adherence to the rule of law, we advocate for initiatives that streamline immigration processes, eliminate unnecessary barriers to entry, and facilitate legal pathways for immigrants to enrich our society.
While we affirm the importance of border security and the enforcement of immigration laws to safeguard the integrity of our immigration system, we also emphasize the imperative of respecting the rights and dignity of all individuals. We endorse measures to secure our borders and prevent illegal immigration while ensuring that human rights are upheld.
Ultimately, we advocate for a balanced approach to immigration—one that harmonizes security with opportunity—in alignment with our core values of individual liberty, economic prosperity, and national sovereignty.
In light of these principles, we urge our government to implement policies that embody these ideals and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous society for all Canadians.