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Alberta’s about to vote on whether the province should have more say in immigration — and rural towns are already living it. Since 2022, the rural renewal stream has let communities like Brooks nominate skilled workers for permanent residency, filling critical gaps in healthcare and other sectors. But it’s not all smooth sailing: some towns got buried under applications, forcing them to scale back or pause programs altogether. The initiative shows how local control can humanize immigration — connecting people directly to jobs and communities — but also reveals the messy reality of managing growth without proper resources. This episode unpacks what happens when Ottawa’s big-picture plans meet the gritty, real-world needs of small towns.

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