“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.”
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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.
“We put some union leaders on the advisory council. I visited a steel mill recently. Our government will keep the steel industry going.”