Steel and Aluminum Industry

Question period focused on the steel industry, especially Stelco in Hamilton and the impact of US tariffs and layoffs. Liberal members, including Minister Mélanie Joly, said the government had announced $5.2 billion to support the steel sector, noted that legal action regarding Cleveland-Cliffs had been started, and pointed to the steelworkers’ union supporting the government’s position. Conservative members asked why the government had approved the sale of Stelco, pressed the minister to release the demand letter sent to Cleveland-Cliffs, and called on the government to file a lawsuit to protect Hamilton workers, citing missed paycheques and job losses. Several exchanges were marked by interruptions from members in the chamber.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Michael Guglielmin, Vaughan—Woodbridge

Conservative
“The industry minister said she would share the demand letter she sent to Cleveland-Cliffs about broken contract promises. I asked when she would share it, and she did not answer. The company says it broke no rules, and workers need clear answers. Will the minister release that letter today?”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, on Monday, the industry minister said she would provide the demand letter she sent to Cleveland-Cliffs, because it outlines the way in which the company has breached its contractual commitments. Yesterday, I stood up in the House and asked her for a date on which she would provide us with that letter. She did not answer the question. Meanwhile, we hear from Cleveland-Cliffs repeatedly that it is not in violation of any of its contractual commitments, and workers are still awaiting some transparency. I will ask the minister this again: Will she provide us today with the demand letter that she sent to Cleveland-Cliffs so workers can get some transparency?

Ned Kuruc, Hamilton East—Stoney Creek

Conservative
“The owner of Stelco bought the company to protect his American business and stopped it from selling steel to the United States. Now 350 steelworkers in Hamilton are losing their jobs. I want the government to take Stelco to court, stop illegal steel dumping, and get a deal with no tariffs on steel.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, Cleveland-Cliffs’s CEO admitted that he bought Stelco because Canadian steel was hurting his American business. He admitted to blocking Stelco from selling steel to the United States, and now 350 Hamilton steelworkers are losing their jobs. Conservatives demand that the Liberals take Stelco to court, stop illegal steel dumping and secure a tariff-free steel deal. Instead, the Liberals keep sending love letters and extending deadlines. Stelco’s CEO is protecting American profits and his American workers. What are the Liberals doing to protect ours?

Ned Kuruc, Hamilton East—Stoney Creek

Conservative
“Hamilton steelworkers have missed three paycheques after the government approved the sale of their company. The new owner is protecting American profits and steel tariffs while Canadian jobs disappear. I want the Prime Minister to file a lawsuit to protect these workers today.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the only thing late is the minister filing a lawsuit to protect Hamilton workers. This is the third pay cycle that Hamilton steelworkers are missing. I spoke with Stelco workers this morning and they want action. The CEO admitted yesterday that he bought the company as a defensive measure to protect his American profits. We also know he supports Trump and his unjustified steel tariffs. The Liberals approved this takeover. Now they are watching Canadian steel jobs disappear. Will the Prime Minister stop being bullied by Trump’s buddies and file the lawsuit today?

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