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Statement by the Prime Minister on Canada’s steel and aluminum workers and businesses

March 12, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Canada’s steel and aluminum workers and businesses:

“This week, I will travel across Canada to meet with the workers and businesses at the heart of our country’s world-class steel and aluminum industries.

“From Northern Quebec to the St. Lawrence Valley and the Great Lakes, to the ports of the east and west coasts and urban centres across the country, Canada’s steel and aluminum industries provide thousands of Canadians with good, middle class jobs and play an important role in our economy. Canada produces some of the cleanest steel and aluminum in the world thanks to our focus on new technology and cleaner sources of energy.

“We know the tremendous effort that steel and aluminum workers put in every day to provide for their families, support their communities, and build businesses that are competitive in the global market. We also know they face real challenges, including concerns around global overcapacity and our integrated North American market.

“I look forward to hearing directly from workers about how we can work together to address these issues and help our steel and aluminum industries grow and succeed.

“We will always stand up for Canadian steel and aluminum workers. This is about defending our country’s primary interests and values, so that our industries and businesses can continue to drive economic growth, and create the good, middle class jobs that we need for our future prosperity.”From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://pm.gc.ca/)

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Statement by the Prime Minister on Commonwealth Day

March 12, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Commonwealth Day:

“Today, on Commonwealth Day, we join the citizens of the Commonwealth of Nations to celebrate our shared values and the strong bonds of cooperation and friendship that unite us.

“This year’s theme, Towards a Common Future, underscores our shared commitment to the ongoing goal of creating a better tomorrow for all.

“The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 53 states that spans from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, to the Mediterranean and the Pacific. Headed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Commonwealth promotes the values of democracy, freedom, sustainable development, the rule of law, and human rights – especially those of women and girls. As a proud member, Canada will continue to promote and protect these values.

“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I invite all Canadians to take time today to learn more about the Commonwealth and its history.”

Itinerary for Tuesday, March 13, 2018

March 12, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Tuesday, March 13, 2018:

Hamilton, Ontario

9:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a brief tour and meet with workers of Stelco Hamilton Works.

Stelco Hamilton Works
386 Wilcox Street

Note to media:

• Pooled photo opportunity

11:45 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a roundtable with steel industry leaders.

Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
116 King Street West

Notes to media:

• Photo opportunity at the beginning of the roundtable
• Media are asked to arrive no later than 11:15 a.m.

2 p.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a brief tour of the ArcelorMittal Dofasco plant. A media availability will follow.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco
1330 Burlington Street East

Notes to media:

• Pooled photo opportunity of tour
• Open coverage of media availability
• Media are asked to arrive no later than 1 p.m.
• Media must register with Amy Gringhuis (amy.gringhuis@arcelormittal.com) by 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13. Due to a security briefing and personal protective equipment inventory, any media that fails to register unfortunately will not be able to participate in the event.
• Attire: Long pants, long sleeve shirts, and closed toe footwear must be worn. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be provided.