Jamil Jivani
Jamil Jivani is a Canadian politician and Member of Parliament for Durham, representing the Conservative Party. He is known for his strong ties to U.S. Vice-President JD Vance, with whom he shares a long-standing friendship that includes personal connections and shared interests, such as a fantasy football league. Recently, Jivani has been in the news as tensions rise between Canada and the U.S. due to trade issues, prompting him to discuss the challenges faced by Canadian workers and businesses in light of U.S. policies. Despite his close relationship with Vance, Jivani emphasizes that their conversations largely revolve around personal topics rather than political discussions.
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Mr. Poilievre also distanced himself from MP Jamil Jivani after Mr. Jivani told a U.S. media outlet Canadians were throwing a 'hissy fit' over U.S. relations.
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Canada· 2026-02-26
Jamil Jivani is a Conservative MP who criticized Canadians for their anti-American sentiments during a trip to Washington.
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Jamil Jivani undertook a bizarre solo diplomatic mission to Washington that raised questions about his intentions.
The post-Poilievre leadership race has begunCanada· 2026-02-19On Tuesday, he was forced to distance himself from MP Jamil Jivani’s remarks on Canada-U.S. relations.
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crosses floor to LiberalsCanada· 2026-02-18
Jamil Jivani is a Conservative MP who has been involved in various controversies regarding his political actions and statements.
Jamil Jivani goes to Washington ... to advance Jamil Jivani’s interestsCanada· 2026-02-18
Jamil Jivani told a right-wing U.S. news site that Canada is harming itself with an 'anti-America hissy fit.'
Poilievre distances Conservatives from Jivani’s ‘anti-America hissy fit’ remarkCanada· 2026-02-18
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani decided he could help the government with U.S. trade troubles by travelling to Washington.
Beyond self-interest, Poilievre and Carney aren’t interested in co-operationCanada· 2026-02-08
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani, who represents the Ontario riding of Bowmanville-Oshawa North, said he’s going to Washington.
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani briefed by LeBlanc ahead of Washington trade trip, Carney saysCanada· 2026-02-04
Jamil Jivani was first elected to the House of Commons in a by-election in 2024 and re-elected in the spring.
Probe into leak of Conservative MP data reveals more records were takenCanada· 2025-12-05
Jamil Jivani, who represents Bowmanville–Oshawa North, was among 15 Conservative MPs affected by the Nov. 17 data breach.
Conservative MPs’ financial records leaked in alleged breach of party dataCanada· 2025-11-21
Federal Conservative MP Jamil Jivani, who once served as an adviser to Mr. Ford’s government but has since been highly critical of the Premier.
New group Project Ontario takes aim at Doug Ford, who dismisses them as radicalsCanada· 2025-10-01
The Conservative MP for Bowmanville-Oshawa North went off on Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
The spectre of Doug Ford looms large over Pierre PoilievreCanada· 2025-09-12
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani has launched a petition to end the temporary foreign worker program.
Conservative MP launches petition to end temporary foreign worker programCanada· 2025-05-22Jamil Jivani criticized Ontario leader Doug Ford for betraying the conservative movement.
How Canada's Conservatives threw away a 27-point lead to lose again
United Kingdom· 2025-05-03
Jamil Jivani accused Doug Ford of not supporting the federal party in the election.
Opinion: Our dinner with Mark Carney (and the rest of them)Canada· 2025-05-02
Jamil Jivani is a federal Conservative MP who charged that Doug Ford's aide sabotaged the Poilievre campaign.
Opinion: Why the Conservatives should dump Poilievre - but won’tCanada· 2025-05-01
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani accused Doug Ford of sabotaging the campaign and posted a doctored photo of him on social media.
Ontario, Nova Scotia premiers say Poilievre must mend fences among conservativesCanada· 2025-04-30
A newly re-elected Conservative MP, Jamil Jivani, said that Ontario Premier Doug Ford had undermined the federal Conservatives during the campaign.
Let’s avoid the election outcome finger-pointing this timeCanada· 2025-04-30
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani used his victory speech to accuse the Premier of sabotaging the federal campaign.
Politics Insider: Carney speaks with Trump, Poilievre loses his seatCanada· 2025-04-29
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani accused Premier Doug Ford of sabotaging the federal campaign.
Doug Ford calls for unity as he faces criticism from Conservative MPCanada· 2025-04-29Jamil Jivani is a Conservative MP who touted an alternative vision for Canada.
Canada election results: Canadians united against Trump, but are divided about almost everything else
United States· 2025-04-29
Jamil Jivani has long advocated for the reform of DEI programs.
Conservative MPs used parliamentary privilege to seek details on DEI initiatives ahead of electionCanada· 2025-04-26
He was responding to a question about whether he’s dispatched Conservative candidate Jamil Jivani, a friend of Vice-President JD Vance, to build connections.
Poilievre defends campaign against critics, will continue to focus on affordability, illegal drugsCanada· 2025-04-02Jamil Jivani is a Conservative MP who is friends with Vice-President JD Vance.
Pierre Poilievre kicks off Conservative election campaign under shadow of Trump’s trade warCanada· 2025-03-23
Old buddies Canadian MP Jamil Jivani and U.S. veep J.D. Vance are not talking politics.
Politics Insider: Trump’s Canada ambassador pick says country is a sovereign stateCanada· 2025-03-14
Canadian MP Jamil Jivani has been friends with U.S. Vice-President JD Vance for over a decade.
Are politics fraying the ties that bind one Canadian MP to the U.S. VP?Canada· 2025-03-13