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Brooks has endorsed more than 300 candidates seeking permanent residence through a rural program already facing tighter limits on nominations and community endorsements.
The Calgary Chamber report links possible trade barriers to job losses and a fiscal gap ahead of Alberta’s October referendum on beginning a separation process.
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A longer version of my prep notes for my interview on the CBC's The Current.
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Plus Premier Smith says Alberta has yet to decide whether some immigration proposals would cover current residents.
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The chamber’s estimate also points to jobs supported elsewhere in Canada. The Oct. 19 ballot is non-binding, and the Alberta figure is not a forecast of layoffs.
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Five immigration questions are on Alberta’s Oct. 19 ballot. The votes are non-binding, but the key details are still uncertain for people already living in the province.
The 14-1 vote has no legal effect on Alberta’s referendum, but councillors say separation could raise municipal costs and drive businesses from the province.
