Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced plans to issue 100,000 provincial work permits, marking a potential shift in Canada’s immigration framework. This announcement follows a united call from all 13 premiers for more control over immigration, citing prolonged federal processing delays and labour shortages. By leveraging Section 95 of the Constitution, provinces aim to address workforce demands and ease pressures on housing and services. The three-day summit in Muskoka underscored the urgency for tailored immigration strategies, with Ford’s proposal leading what could be a national precedent for decentralized immigration policy.
Ontario to launch 100,000 provincial work permits as premiers demand greater immigration control
