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Carney set to announce 'historic investment' in Canadian manufacturing
Carney’s office says the plan will support manufacturers facing U.S. tariff pressure after talks that threatened key sectors.
Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to Thunder Bay today to announce what his office is billing as a 'historic investment in Canadian manufacturing' following intensive closed-door talks with business and labour leaders.
The announcement comes amid escalating trade tensions with the United States; Carney stated that during failed Washington talks last month, U.S. negotiators pushed for concessions that would have wiped out key Canadian sectors including the automotive industry.
Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski delivered federal funding to Winnipeg-area manufacturers responding to tariff pressures, while Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez outlined worker protections at Ontario Shipyards in Catharines.
Across the country, Government Transformation and Public Works Minister Lightbound will update plans for the Alstom factory in La Pocatiere, while Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon details responsible data centre development in Markham.
Union and industry leaders urged Ottawa not to rush back to U.S. negotiations, seeking instead a sustainable manufacturing deal, as Canada prepares retaliatory tariffs for next week and celebrates clean energy progress in Prince George.