Freeland says plan ‘underway’ to support workers threatened by U.S. tariffs, but tight-lipped on specifics

Conservative and NDP MPs called on Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland multiple times at committee to provide more details on what the government was planning to do to support steel and aluminum workers and affected industries, as well those working in the auto sector.

Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland appearing as witness at the House International Trade Committee on June 19. Canada faces American steel and aluminum tariffs as well as the looming threat of duties on Canadian-made auto parts.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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June 19, 2018

Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said "work is underway" on a plan to support workers hurt by American tariffs, but wouldn't reveal to a House committee on Tuesday, June 19, as to what specific options were on the table b...

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