CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — As the protest by large numbers of foreign workers in P.E.I. reaches its fifth day, the province says it will work with the federal government to explore ways to support these workers.
Back in February, the provincial government announced its population framework where it would reduce the number of immigrants it nominates for permanent residency by 25 per cent, with the province refocusing its efforts and prioritizing workers in critical sectors like health care, construction and child care.
“We will check with the federal government and what options might be there. And whatever decision that P.E.I. makes, it will be in the best interest of Islanders,” he told SaltWire in an interview May 13. Young said this cut is only “a temporary measure” though he declined to say how long it will remain in place.
Young said this immigration stream underwent a change in July 2023. Before that point, workers would be invited to apply “simply based on living here and working in P.E.I.” but since last July, P.E.I. uses a point system to manage nominations and ensure it doesn’t exceed the allocation set by the federal government.
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