Thu Sep 19 17:07:00 UTC 2024: ## Alberta Premier Slams Trudeau’s Immigration Policies, Calls for Restraint

**Edmonton, AB** – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has joined other provincial leaders in criticizing the federal government’s immigration policies, calling them “sensible” and “restrained.” In a recent address to Albertans, Smith slammed the Trudeau government’s “open border” policies, citing concerns over housing shortages, limited job opportunities for young people, and strained social services infrastructure.

Smith highlighted the impact of historically high immigration levels, particularly those with temporary visas, which she believes are placing significant strain on provinces across Canada. “These high immigration levels are a severe challenge for all provinces to keep up with, including our own,” she stated.

Lorne Gunter of the Edmonton Sun commended Smith’s stance, calling it a “very good statement.” Gunter also echoed Smith’s concerns regarding the influx of immigrants, noting that Canada welcomes over two million people annually, including temporary foreign workers, students, and visitors. He argued that the large number of temporary visa holders, who may not leave when their visas expire, exacerbates the issue.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has also criticized the Trudeau government’s immigration policies, vowing to align immigration levels with available housing and infrastructure if he becomes prime minister.

This issue is likely to remain a hot topic in the upcoming federal election, as both the Conservative and Alberta governments seek to address the challenges presented by high immigration levels and the strain they place on provincial resources.

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