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Poilievre Proposes Ending Foreign Worker Program Amid Criticism

9/4/2025

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre proposed eliminating the temporary foreign worker (TFW) program, citing concerns over youth employment and wages.
He claims businesses favor TFWs for lower wages.
Critics, including business leaders, warn that abolishing the program could harm industries dependent on foreign labor.
Prime Minister Mark Carney advocates for reforming the TFW program instead of complete abolition.

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre proposed eliminating the temporary foreign worker (TFW) program, citing concerns over youth employment and wages.
He claims businesses favor TFWs for lower wages.
Critics, including business leaders, warn that abolishing the program could harm industries dependent on foreign labor.
Prime Minister Mark Carney advocates for reforming the TFW program instead of complete abolition.