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Conservative MP Jamil Jivani Pushes to End Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Jivani's petition argues the program harms Canadian workers and public services, as the government defends recent reforms and sectoral importance.

Conservative MP-elect Jamil Jivani arrives on Parliament Hill ahead of a Conservative Party of Canada caucus meeting in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Overview

  • Conservative MP Jamil Jivani launched a petition on May 22, 2025, calling for the termination of Canada’s temporary foreign worker program.
  • The petition claims the program contributes to unsustainable immigration levels, suppresses wages, and exacerbates job competition for Canadians.
  • Employment Minister Patty Hajdu emphasized that the government has already scaled back the program and highlighted its necessity for agriculture and tourism industries.
  • Canada’s 2025-27 immigration plan includes admitting 82,000 temporary foreign workers annually, with restrictions in high-unemployment regions.
  • Youth unemployment reached 14% in April 2025, fueling debates over the program’s impact on the domestic labor market.