Last week, New Democrats made it clear that they stood with the Government of Canada in order to demonstrate unity against the 232 Decision that attacked two vital domestic industries. The steel industry employs 22,000 people directly and an additional 100,000 people indirectly, while Aluminum employs 8,300 directly and 20,000 people indirectly. These important industries create stability in communities across Canada. Now is the time to better plan for a potentially volatile future.
“Ahead of actually applying border measures on offshore steel, the Trudeau government needs to be clear and definitive about their policy for dealing with steel diversion,� stated Julian. “That policy must inform Canadians on how the Liberals will be taking responsive measures to protect jobs.�
For well over a year, and again in the letter to Morneau, New Democrats have called on the government to have the courage to address steel dumping actions that harm Canadian industries and workers. The NDP has also called for the government to act on behalf of workers by increasing funding to defend against dumping, ensuring programs are available to workers impacted by this protectionist measure, creating space for unions to fully participate in the trade remedy system and initiating discussions to use targeted safeguards under the Customs Tariff Act.
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