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Ottawa mandates Canadian steel, aluminum in federal infrastructure and defence projects

by Todd Humber June 2, 2025

written by Todd Humber June 2, 2025

The federal government will require the use of Canadian steel and aluminum in national infrastructure and defence projects, a move welcomed by the United Steelworkers union (USW) as a win for domestic manufacturing and jobs. USW National Director Marty Warren said the union has long called for stron...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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