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The Role of Provincial Governments in Canadian Immigration Policy

Immigration in Canada is primarily a federal responsibility, but provinces wield significant influence, particularly through the Provincial Nomination Program (PNP), which allows them to nominate immigrants to address regional labor shortages. For instance, Alberta can prioritize immigrants with construction skills. The Canada-Quebec Accord further empowers Quebec to attract French-speaking immigrants, maintaining its cultural integrity. Additionally, Canada's strategy also supports Francophone communities nationwide. This interplay between federal and provincial systems shapes a diverse Canadian immigration landscape.

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The Role of Provincial Governments in Canadian Immigration Policy

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  1. Provincial Influence on Immigration

  2. Immigration: Who Decides? • Immigration is a __________ government concern, but provinces do have some influence.

  3. Provincial Nomination Program • The Provincial Nomination Program allows provinces to “nominate” the kind of immigrants they need to fit their needs. • Eg. Alberta may have a labour shortage in construction so they can nominate that more immigrants with construction experience get in

  4. Provincial Nomination Program • The government cannot require immigrants to live in a certain area but the nomination program increases the likelihood that immigrants will settle where their skills are needed.

  5. Top 3 Cities Immigrants Settle: • Pg. 188/190 • 1.) _______________ 39 % • 2.) _______________ 15 % • 3.) _______________ 14% • 4.) The rest of Canada 32% • ______ % of Immigrants settle in Alberta

  6. Canada-Quebec Accord • A special agreement between Quebec and the __________ government. • The accord allows Quebec to seek immigrants whose first language is ________. • It also allows Quebec to require immigrants to send their children to French language schools.

  7. Think: • Why would Quebec alone have a special accord with the government to bring in immigrants who speak a certain language?

  8. Canada-Quebec Accord • The accord also allows Quebec to have immigration offices in places of the world they are interested in recruiting immigrants from, for example, _____________, Syria where many people speak French.

  9. Provincial Influence Elsewhere • Canada has also established a plan to help Francophone minorities in other parts of Canada to attract more French speakers to strengthen their communities.

  10. Your Assignment: • Create a diagram that explains the relationship between the Federal and Provincial governments and immigration. • Be sure to include: • The federal government as having ultimate control over immigration. • How provincial governments influence federal immigrations policies. • The Canada-Quebec Accord. • Use: these notes, textbook pages 189-191

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