Axing Temporary Foreign Workers Program

Dear Poilievre - Welcome back and thank you for your continued leadership. We deeply appreciate your commitment to standing up for the Canadian labor force and for paying close attention to the employment needs of our communities. Your advocacy to axing TFWP, ensures that the voices of Canadian labor force are heard and that opportunities for fair and meaningful employment remain a priority for Canadian people.

The increasing reliance on foreign labor has displaced job opportunities that would otherwise be accessible to visible minorities, young people, and individuals with lower levels of formal education. These groups often face higher barriers to employment and depend heavily on entry-level and semi-skilled jobs as pathways to economic stability. When these opportunities are diminished, it deepens cycles of poverty, underemployment, and social exclusion, leaving already vulnerable communities with even fewer chances to participate fully in the labor force.

In addition to the rising cost of living, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) has contributed to cycles of unemployment among visible minorities. The displacement of job opportunities has intensified poverty and homelessness, particularly in the inner cities across the country. This dual impact—limited access to employment and escalating living expenses—has left many families struggling to secure stable housing, reliable income, and pathways to economic mobility.

It is time for the government to pay closer attention to the growing unemployment, poverty and homelessness among visible minority groups and the Canada’s inner-city communities. Historically, these communities were the backbone of the Canadian economy, supplying vital labor to the construction, industrial, and service sectors. Today, however, they face rising unemployment, housing insecurity, and social exclusion. Without meaningful policy intervention and targeted investment, the economic and social contributions of these communities risk being permanently undermined, widening inequality and eroding the social fabric of our cities.

Honorable Poilievre, we appreciate your advocacy to champion to Canadian Labor Force. By axing the Temporary Foreign Workers Program, employment opportunities could be significantly expanded for Canadian workers, particularly in inner-city communities. Reducing reliance on foreign labor in sectors such as construction, care services, and hospitality would open pathways for visible minorities, youth, and low-education workers, helping to reduce unemployment, alleviate poverty, and strengthen local economies.