Federal government will protect Hamilton steel amid tariffs, Joly tells Dofasco workers [Video]

Since Minister Mélanie Joly took over the infrastructure portfolio last month, she and Dofasco CEO Ron Bedard have spoken every day about how the U.S. trade war is impacting Hamilton’s steel industry. 

“I can’t emphasize enough how determined she has been in every meeting on taking care of workers,” Bedard told a crowd of workers at the company’s plant in Hamilton on Friday, alongside Joly and local politicians. 

“It’s unlike anything I’ve seen in my 38-year career. And the fact that she’s here today wanting to understand what more she can do speaks volumes about how committed she is to our industry and our people.” 

Before Friday, Bedard had rarely spoken publicly about ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s efforts to get the federal government’s help as Canada’s trade war with the U.S. escalates. 

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