In May 2025, the Government of Alberta introduced the Alberta Next Panel, a province-wide consultation initiative positioned as a roadmap for Alberta’s future. While presented as a public engagement effort, the panel has prompted concern among immigrant-serving organizations, human rights advocates, and community leaders. Observers have noted that the panel’s messaging and survey framing carry an “Alberta-first” tone, which may inadvertently place undue scrutiny on immigrants in relation to economic and social challenges.