Premiers push for more power over immigration as Ford takes aim at federal minister

‘We know our labour markets best,’ Doug Ford, other premiers call for more provincial control on immigration - NOW Toronto

Premier Doug Ford says provincial leaders should have more power over immigration, but experts say it isn't that simple.

Restaurants Canada strongly supports Premiers’ call for immediate work permits for asylum seekers and reinstatement of economic immigration allocations

Toronto, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurants Canada welcomes and supports the collective call by Canada’s Premiers at yesterday’s Council of the Federation meeting for a more regionally responsive, transparent, and effective immigration system.

Premiers Conclude Meeting Focused on Growing Economy, Fixing Immigration, Bail Reform

Canada’s premiers have concluded their three-day meeting in Muskoka with a focus on growing the country’s economy and requesting that Ottawa improve immigration policies and bail reform. The premiers held a closing press conference on July 23 to conclude their three-day Council of the Federation summer meeting chaired by Ontario Premier Doug Ford in Huntsville, Ont., which took place from July 21 to 23. The meeting focused on strengthening Canad…

Premiers push for more power over immigration as Ford takes aim at federal minister

Three-day premiers’ meeting concludes with a call for increase to economic immigration levels, criticism of federal government for moving too slowly