Overview of the Petition
Jamil Jivani ( Conservative MP ) has launched a bold public petition to end the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), claiming it negatively impacts Canadian job seekers, especially youth.
🤔 Why Jivani Launched the Petition
“There’s a pretty clear consensus that immigration levels are unsustainably high,” Jivani said.
He argues the program:
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Takes away jobs from Canadians
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Suppresses wages
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Worsens housing, healthcare, and employment crises
The foreign worker program petition excludes seasonal farm workers but urges a separate agricultural stream.
https://x.com/jamiljivani/status/1925628426477596880
🎥 Watch: Jamil Jivani shares his views on immigration and youth employment in this Parliament Hill video posted on X (formerly Twitter).
📉 Youth Unemployment Stats
Jivani’s push comes as Statistics Canada reported a 14% unemployment rate for youth (15–24) in April 2025.
“You go to look for a job, there might not be one,” Jivani said in a video posted online.
He connects these struggles to an overreliance on temporary foreign labour in urban economies.
🏛️ Government’s Response
Employment Minister Patty Hajdu rejected the petition’s claims, stating:
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The TFW program has already been scaled back
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Applications are limited in areas with 6%+ unemployment
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The program supports agriculture and tourism, not replaces Canadians
“The program in no way replaces Canadian talent,” Hajdu said in a statement.
She also criticized Jivani for not being part of the Conservative shadow cabinet, implying limited access to party policy briefings.
📚 What Is the TFW Program?
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program allows employers to hire international workers for short-term jobs when no Canadians are available.
📊 Planned admissions: 82,000 workers/year (2025–2027)
In 2024, the program was already tightened, with rejections in high-unemployment metro zones.
🔮 What Happens Next?
Jivani’s petition may not carry legislative power but could influence:
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Conservative party’s future policy
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Pre-election public debate on immigration
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National labour and housing reform conversations
🧩 So far, no official endorsement from the Conservative leadership has been made.
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