Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney for failing to reduce the number of temporary foreign workers in Canada, accusing him of breaking a pledge to limit immigration levels. Poilievre argues that the influx of temporary foreign workers is contributing to youth unemployment by taking jobs away from Canadian youth. He advocates for a "Canada First" immigration policy that prioritizes admitting suitable immigrants in numbers that align with job availability, healthcare capacity, and housing supply. These remarks came during a press conference in Charlottetown, following the release of mid-year immigration data which showed a record number of temporary foreign workers entering Canada. The National Citizens Coalition also condemned the Liberal government's immigration policies, stating that they have failed to deliver on promised reforms and have instead perpetuated crises related to unchecked replacement labour. Meanwhile, Canada’s budget watchdog has indicated that slower immigration could help ease housing shortages and increase vacancy rates through current homebuilding efforts.