“Steelworkers are in Ottawa and want the government to spend more money on steel. I want the government to give more money to the steel industry. I want more government money to 'develop a strategy'.”
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Steel and Aluminum Industry
A debate about steel and aluminum industry policy. Members discussed steel's importance to Canada's economy and sovereignty, the government's 'buy Canadian' steel policies, and representation of different groups on a CUSMA advisory council. Some sparring over whose party supports workers more.
“I agree with you that steel is important. Our government policies will use Canadian steel. We will work with steelworkers and businesses to use more Canadian steel in Canada.”
“You left out important labour groups and added too many CEOs and Conservatives on your CUSMA council. If you want to say you support workers, why won't you let more workers have a say in your CUSMA negotiations? Will you add more worker representatives to the council before CUSMA negotiations start?”
“We put some union leaders on the advisory council. I visited a steel mill recently. Our government will keep the steel industry going.”
“I want to submit a document that's good for me. A different member: No.”