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Steel and Aluminum Industry

Question period exchanges on the steel and aluminum industry, focused on US tariffs affecting Quebec metal processors. A Liberal member asked how the government is supporting manufacturers affected by what she called unjustified American tariffs, citing a recently announced $1.5 billion regional support package. The government reply, also from a Liberal member, said US tariffs are hurting Canadian aluminum processors and pointed to over $20 million already given to Quebec aluminum businesses under a $500 million industry support plan.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Tatiana Auguste

Liberal

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“The United States put unfair taxes on metal from Quebec. Our government announced $1.5 billion to help these businesses and workers. How is the government supporting these manufacturers?”
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Mr. Speaker, we know that a strong and autonomous steel and aluminum industry is key to Canada’s security and prosperity. However, our metal processing businesses in Quebec are facing unjustified tariffs imposed by our neighbours to the south. Our government recently announced $1.5 billion in regional tariff relief, which will help support manufacturers of metal products and invest in Canadian workers. Can the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry tell the House how our government is supporting manufacturers?

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Carlos Leitão

Liberal
“American tariffs are hurting Canadian aluminum companies. We have already given over $20 million to help aluminum businesses in Quebec as part of a $500-million plan to support our industry.”
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague, the fine member for Terrebonne, for that very good question. Our aluminum processing companies across Canada, and particularly in Quebec, are facing difficulties related to the tariffs imposed by the United States. Our aluminum processors are the backbone of the Quebec and Canadian economy, representing more than 30,000 jobs and more than $11 billion in sales. That is why we have already allocated more than $20 million to Quebec aluminum processors as part of our regional tariff response initiative, with an overall budget of $500 million. Our government is taking concrete action and we will always be there to help our—

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