Discussion · Government Orders
Sukh Dhaliwal Liberal
“Our government supports the policy to buy Canadian goods and services. When the federal government buys things, it chooses Canadian workers, materials, and companies first. This helps our own industries, like steel and wood, and means we rely less on other countries.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to reaffirm the Government of Canada’s commitment to the buy Canadian policy. We are incredibly proud of how this initiative is transforming government procurement, giving Canadian businesses, workers, manufacturers and suppliers greater access to opportunities and delivering real results for Canada. The government will always stand with Canadian workers and Canadian businesses, and that is how we will build the strongest economy in the G7. We remain committed to prioritizing Canadian suppliers and Canadian-made goods and services in federal procurement. This is a pledge we have made to Canadians and it is unwavering. Since the buy Canadian policy came into force in December 2025, it has been reshaping how the federal government spends by prioritizing Canadian content, materials, suppliers and workers at every opportunity. From steel and aluminum to wood products, the government’s purchasing of goods and services is being used as a powerful tool to back key industries and strengthen domestic supply chains. The rollout of the buy Canadian policy marked a major step toward building a more resilient Canadian economy. It was designed to ensure clear advantages are available to suppliers who invest, innovate and produce here at home. By prioritizing Canadian suppliers, Canadian materials and Canadian content in federal procurement, we are becoming our own best customer by reducing reliance on any single trading partner and building—”
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“Our government will always stand with Canadian workers and Canadian businesses.”
Said 5 times by 3 members since October 21.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to reaffirm the Government of Canada’s commitment to the buy Canadian policy. We are incredibly proud of how this initiative is transforming government procurement, giving Canadian businesses, workers, manufacturers and suppliers greater access to opportunities and delivering real results for Canada. The government will always stand with Canadian workers and Canadian businesses, and that is how we will build the strongest economy in the G7. We remain committed to prioritizing Canadian suppliers and Canadian-made goods and services in federal procurement. This is a pledge we have made to Canadians and it is unwavering. Since the buy Canadian policy came into force in December 2025, it has been reshaping how the federal government spends by prioritizing Canadian content, materials, suppliers and workers at every opportunity. From steel and aluminum to wood products, the government’s purchasing of goods and services is being used as a powerful tool to back key industries and strengthen domestic supply chains. The rollout of the buy Canadian policy marked a major step toward building a more resilient Canadian economy. It was designed to ensure clear advantages are available to suppliers who invest, innovate and produce here at home. By prioritizing Canadian suppliers, Canadian materials and Canadian content in federal procurement, we are becoming our own best customer by reducing reliance on any single trading partner and building—