Unfair U.S. tariffs are threatening Canada’s economy and putting our jobs on the line. We need a bold strategy to defend workers and ensure a stable future for everyone.

Unifor is calling on the federal government to implement three policy pillars to increase Canada’s economic resilience and protect workers:

1. “Buy Canadian” and “Sell Here, Build Here”: Companies that sell in Canada must build in Canada. We need “Buy Canadian” rules applied to projects like the $3 billion VIA Rail renewal. This also means ending preferential treatment for U.S. suppliers and using every legal tool to stop the offshoring of Canadian jobs.

2. Worker-Centered Industrial Strategies: Ensure workers have a permanent seat at the table. We need ongoing dialogue that prioritizes job quality, worker-led training, and smart public investment to bridge supply chain gaps and protect good jobs in every sector.

3. Promote Good, Union Jobs: Ensure public dollars only go to companies that respect workers’ rights. Unifor’s plan calls for union neutrality on government funding, defending the right to strike, and trade rules that protect Canadian workers from unfair competition.