Madam Speaker, steel mills in Regina and across Canada have been hit by layoffs.
The Minister of Public Services and Procurement told the committee that just 19% of the steel in the new Champlain Bridge will be made in Canada. She could not tell us whether Canadian or offshore steel will be used in the Alaska Highway, the Alexandria Bridge, or other major federal infrastructure projects.
What will the government do to encourage the procurement of Canadian steel to support good jobs in our communities?