Pierre Poilievre with his wife Anaida Poilievre. Photo: Conservative Party of Canada

Poilievre calls for end to Temporary Foreign Worker program amid rising unemployment

by Todd Humber September 3, 2025

written by Todd Humber September 3, 2025

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called for the permanent elimination of Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker program and an immediate halt to new permits, citing rising unemployment and wage suppression concerns. The opposition leader's announcement comes as Employment Insurance requests increased...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Poilievre calls for end to Temporary Foreign Worker program amid rising unemployment

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