Could you explain the issue around the $400 million loan to Algoma, which then laid off 1,000 employees just days later?
Canada needs to have a strong domestic steel sector. Can you touch on why that loan was necessary?
February 9th, 2026 / 4:15 p.m.
Liberal
Parm Bains Liberal Richmond East—Steveston, BC
Could you explain the issue around the $400 million loan to Algoma, which then laid off 1,000 employees just days later?
Canada needs to have a strong domestic steel sector. Can you touch on why that loan was necessary?
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