Canada has admitted a record number of temporary foreign workers in 2025, exceeding government-set caps and sparking criticism from opposition figures. Mid-year immigration data reveals that 105,000 temporary foreign workers have been admitted so far this year, surpassing the annual cap of 82,000. Additionally, 302,000 workers have been brought in through the International Mobility Program. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has publicly criticized the government, particularly Prime Minister Mark Carney, for the surge in temporary foreign workers, arguing that it is contributing to rising youth unemployment by taking jobs away from young Canadians. Poilievre advocates for a "Canada First" immigration policy that admits immigrants in numbers aligned with the country's job, healthcare, and housing capacities. The National Citizens Coalition echoed these concerns, stating that the Liberals have failed to reform immigration policies and instead continue unchecked replacement labor practices. The issue has become a focal point in Canadian politics, with Poilievre emphasizing the need for suitable immigrants admitted in appropriate numbers to support economic and social infrastructure.