Alberta pushes back on Ottawa’s PGP expansion over strained services

Alberta’s Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration, Matt Jones, has criticized Ottawa’s decision to invite 10,000 new parent and grandparent sponsorship applications, citing unsustainable pressure on the province’s healthcare, education, and housing systems. He stressed that while Alberta supports family reunification, the federal government’s unilateral approach to immigration is straining frontline services. With nearly two million newcomers arriving in Canada last year, Alberta argues that immigration levels must align with provincial capacity. The minister called for immigration caps under 500,000 annually and greater provincial input on targets. Alberta seeks a more balanced, coordinated approach that ensures newcomers and residents alike receive the services they need.

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