He attempted a comeback in the election of 1941 as a candidate of the Manitoba Cooperative Commonwealth Federation, but was unsuccessful. Ivens remained active in the CCF after leaving the legislature but never held a seat. He died on June 20, 1957 in Chula Vista, California, at the age of 78. Ivens was interned in Elmwood Cemetery Winnipeg, on July 12, 1957. Ivens worked to create a better life for the working class of Manitoba. He preached within his Labour Church, supported strikers and worked as a politician to make change.