Mr. Speaker, before I was elected, I had the privilege of serving as Canada's ambassador to the OECD, where I saw how a global rules-based order helps to create opportunities for workers, improve affordability for consumers and support business innovation and growth.
The rest of the world wants and needs what Canada has to offer, but the free trade system we rely on is now at risk. Last weekend, President Trump followed through on his threat to raise steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%.
Our Minister of Industry has already told us that she was actively working with businesses and unions. Can the Minister of Industry inform the House of measures taken by our new government—