Quebec Premier François Legault has made it clear that immigration will be a key issue in the upcoming federal election. In a recent interview with CTV News, Legault stated that he believes immigration should be the main focus for voters when they head to the ballot box.
According to Legault, the federal government has not been doing enough to address the issue of immigration, particularly in Quebec. He argues that the province has been receiving a disproportionate number of immigrants compared to its population, leading to integration and economic challenges.
Legault also expressed his disappointment with the federal government’s handling of the influx of asylum seekers crossing the Canada-U.S. border. He believes that the federal government should be doing more to control the flow of irregular migrants and to ensure that they are properly integrated into society.
The premier’s comments come as no surprise, as immigration has been a hot topic in Quebec for several years now. In 2019, the province passed a controversial law that banned public sector employees from wearing religious symbols, a move that was seen by many as targeting Muslim women who wear hijabs.
Legault’s stance on immigration has also been met with criticism from opposition parties and immigrant advocacy groups. They argue that his policies are discriminatory and go against Canada’s values of diversity and inclusion.
However, Legault remains firm in his belief that Quebec needs to have more control over its immigration policies and that the federal government should respect the province’s autonomy in this matter.
As the federal election approaches, it is clear that immigration will be a key issue for voters in Quebec. It remains to be seen how the federal parties will address this issue and whether Legault’s stance will have an impact on the outcome of the election.
