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Quebec Premier François Legault is calling on Ottawa to act, saying he hasn’t ruled out holding a referendum on immigration powers and accusing the federal government of meddling in the province’s affairs.
Speaking from the provincial legislature on Tuesday, Legault urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to “listen to Quebecers” when it comes to concerns over immigration levels.
Legault’s comments come as the federal budget for 2024 will be unveiled next week and amid what the premier described as a “fireworks display of announcements from Mr. Trudeau in areas of Quebec’s jurisdiction.”
“What I say is that I don’t exclude that. I say it’s not in our plan short term,” Legault said when asked if he would hold a referendum on the issue of immigration powers.
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