{"id":3401,"date":"2025-09-04T12:23:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T16:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cadimmigration.com\/?p=3401"},"modified":"2025-09-04T12:23:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T16:23:30","slug":"pierre-poilievre-demands-end-to-temporary-foreign-worker-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cadimmigration.com\/?p=3401","title":{"rendered":"Pierre Poilievre Demands End to Temporary Foreign Worker Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Conservative Leader Targets Labour Policy in Mississauga Speech<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Conservative Leader <strong>Pierre Poilievre<\/strong> has launched one of his strongest critiques yet against the Liberal government\u2019s labour and immigration policies, demanding the <strong>full elimination of Canada\u2019s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at a press conference in <strong>Mississauga, Ontario<\/strong>, Poilievre positioned himself as the defender of Canadian workers, accusing Prime Minister <strong>Mark Carney\u2019s government<\/strong> of <em>\u201csacrificing Canadian jobs to serve corporate elites.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Rising Unemployment Rates Paint a Grim Picture<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Poilievre highlighted alarming labour market figures as evidence that Canadian workers\u2014especially youth\u2014are being left behind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1.6 million Canadians are currently unemployed<\/strong>, with almost <strong>400,000 jobless for over two years<\/strong>, marking the worst long-term unemployment rate since 1998.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>youth unemployment rate (ages 15\u201324)<\/strong> soared to <strong>14.6% in July 2025<\/strong>, the highest level outside the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ontario alone has lost more jobs this year than during the <strong>Great Recession<\/strong>, according to Poilievre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>He argued these numbers are proof that Liberal economic policies have failed and that Canadians are paying the price through <strong>lost opportunities, stagnant wages, and rising living costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">The Case Against the Temporary Foreign Worker Program<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the centre of Poilievre\u2019s attack was the <strong>TFW program<\/strong>, which he claims is being abused by corporations to flood the labour market with <strong>low-wage workers<\/strong>, leaving young Canadians unable to compete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>first half of 2025<\/strong>, the government issued <strong>105,000 TFW permits<\/strong>, significantly higher than its self-imposed cap of <strong>82,000<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nearly <strong>three-quarters of these jobs<\/strong> were in <strong>low-wage occupations<\/strong>, where Canadians are also seeking work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Companies like <strong>Tim Hortons<\/strong> increased their TFW hiring by <strong>over 1,100%<\/strong> in just four years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some employers were found offering higher wages, such as <strong>$36\/hour at Booster Juice<\/strong>, to foreign workers only, bypassing Canadian job seekers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Poilievre stressed: <em>\u201cThese workers are not the problem. They are being exploited. The problem is Liberal corporate elites who would rather import cheap labour than pay Canadians fairly.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Poilievre\u2019s Proposed Solutions<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Poilievre\u2019s plan includes a <strong>complete restructuring of Canada\u2019s labour and immigration priorities<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scrap the TFW program entirely<\/strong> by allowing current permits to expire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce a <strong>standalone agriculture program<\/strong> to address genuine labour shortages in farming and food production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure <strong>Canadian jobs go first to Canadian citizens and permanent residents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on <strong>training and employing Canadian youth<\/strong> rather than relying on foreign labour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond immigration, Poilievre tied his proposal to his wider <strong>\u201cCanada First\u201d economic plan<\/strong>, promising:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower taxes to help workers keep more of their earnings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeal legislation like <strong>Bill C-69<\/strong>, which he says is stifling energy and resource projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand pipelines, mines, and ports to restore Canada\u2019s global competitiveness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen trade relations while reducing dependency on volatile foreign markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Criticism of Liberal Leadership<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Poilievre used the stage to launch a broader critique of Prime Minister Carney\u2019s record:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Housing<\/strong>: Accused Carney of failing to deliver on his promise to <strong>double home construction<\/strong>, pointing instead to a <strong>13% decline in housing starts<\/strong> this year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trade<\/strong>: Criticized Carney for not securing a promised <strong>trade deal with the United States by July 2025<\/strong>, while tariffs from both the U.S. and China continue to hurt Canadian farmers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Investment<\/strong>: Pointed out that <strong>$62 billion in net investment has left Canada<\/strong> since Carney took office, evidence of what he calls \u201ceconomic mismanagement.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environment<\/strong>: Slammed the <strong>industrial carbon tax<\/strong>, claiming it burdens Canadian exporters and worsens the economic downturn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Liberal Government\u2019s Response<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The federal government, however, defended the TFWP. Immigration Minister <strong>Lena Diab<\/strong> pushed back strongly, stating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>TFW arrivals <strong>dropped to 119,000 in 2025<\/strong>, down significantly from <strong>245,000 in 2024<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Of the <strong>105,000 permits issued<\/strong> so far this year, <strong>only 33,722 were for new arrivals<\/strong>\u2014the rest were renewals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The TFWP remains <strong>critical to industries facing real labour shortages<\/strong>, particularly in agriculture, food services, and hospitality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Diab argued that without the program, many small businesses would face collapse, further worsening unemployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">The Debate Moving Forward<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The proposal has sparked <strong>heated debate<\/strong> across Canada:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Supporters of Poilievre<\/strong> argue that scrapping the TFWP will protect Canadian workers, restore fair wages, and make housing more affordable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Critics<\/strong>, including business leaders, warn that industries like agriculture, hospitality, and caregiving would suffer without access to foreign workers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Poilievre clarified that his position is not against immigration as a whole. He said: <em>\u201cImmigrants who come to Canada to build a life, pay taxes, and integrate are part of the Canadian promise. My fight is against a broken program that benefits elites while shutting out Canadians.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">The Political Stakes<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As Canada faces economic headwinds, affordability crises, and declining global competitiveness, Poilievre\u2019s <strong>\u201cCanada First\u201d<\/strong> message is resonating with voters frustrated with the status quo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a <strong>federal election approaching<\/strong>, the Conservative leader is betting that his call for <strong>secure jobs, lower costs, and a self-reliant Canada<\/strong> will unite Canadians seeking change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\">For a <strong> consultation<\/strong> about Immigration options, reach out to the <strong>CAD IMMIGRATION <\/strong>today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cadimmigration\/profilecard\/?igsh=aWYzamtvMzlvZHUy\" style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#fffffa;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(135,9,53) 0%,rgb(179,22,22) 100%)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">INSTAGRAM<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@cad_immigration?_t=8rYlOtSiktj&amp;_r=1\" style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#fffffa;background:linear-gradient(317deg,rgb(135,9,53) 0%,rgb(179,22,22) 100%)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TIKTOK<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cad-immigration\/\" style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#fffffa;background:linear-gradient(42deg,rgb(135,9,53) 0%,rgb(179,22,22) 100%)\">LINKEDIN<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conservative Leader Targets Labour Policy in Mississauga Speech Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has launched one of his strongest critiques yet against the Liberal government\u2019s labour and immigration policies, demanding the full elimination of Canada\u2019s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). 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