"The federal government's "Buy Canadian" policy takes effect Tuesday and Ottawa says it will fundamentally change the way it purchases goods and services. Announced earlier in the fall, the strategy is meant to ensure Canadian products and workers are prioritized in federal procurement decisions. It applies to the government's new major projects and housing offices, defence procurement and community infrastructure funded by the federal government."
"The first stage of the policy, which comes into effect today, requires that contracts valued at $25 million or more prioritize Canadian businesses and materials. It also requires that Canadian steel, aluminum and wood products manufactured or processed in Canada be used in construction and defence projects, supporting industries hit hard by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war. Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound says the federal government is "putting Canadian workers and industries first" through the policy,"
The federal "Buy Canadian" policy takes effect Tuesday and will change federal procurement practices to prioritize Canadian products and workers. The policy applies to new major projects and housing offices, defence procurement and federally funded community infrastructure. The first stage requires contracts valued at $25 million or more to prioritize Canadian businesses and materials. The policy mandates use of Canadian-manufactured or processed steel, aluminum and wood in construction and defence projects. The measure aims to support industries affected by U.S. trade tensions. Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound says the policy puts Canadian workers and industries first and strengthens supply chains.
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