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Should Alberta take more control of immigration? This hyper-local rural program has some lessons

August 18, 2026

As part of the referendum this fall, Albertans will be asked to vote on whether Alberta should have more control over immigration, something that's typically under federal jurisdiction. So CBC News took a look at what control the province has already.



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