Prioritizing Canadian steel, aluminum, and other inputs in federal procurement

March 22, 2025

Dear Supplier,

I am writing to you as a valued partner to the Government of Canada. You play a vital role in supporting the delivery of essential goods, services and infrastructure that benefit all Canadians.

As Canada faces unjustified tariffs on Canadian goods, the Government of Canada is reinforcing its commitment to supporting domestic manufacturing and supply chains.

In this regard, I want to emphasize the importance of prioritizing steel and aluminum from Canada and reliable partners in your projects and to actively promote this practice among your subcontractors. Canadian steel and aluminum are critical to Canada’s manufacturing and infrastructure sectors, providing essential materials for public projects that benefit our economy and communities. I call on you to make the use of Canadian steel and aluminum a priority in all federal government contracts, where feasible, and to engage with your supply chain partners to do the same.

Prioritizing steel and aluminum from Canada and reliable partners in your projects is just one of the ways we can strengthen Canada’s economic resilience. Wherever possible, I encourage you to prioritize the use of inputs from Canada to further support domestic industry and strengthen our national supply chains. By choosing Canadian-made inputs, your company plays a direct role in fostering a strong domestic industrial base, securing Canadian jobs and ensuring reliable supply chains that benefit all Canadians.

I appreciate your dedication to working with the Government of Canada and thank you for your continued efforts in delivering high-quality projects and goods to Canadians. Given the rapidly evolving economic and trade landscape, it is imperative that we take collective action to strengthen Canadian industry and safeguard our economic resilience. Your leadership and commitment to Canadian products will contribute to a more resilient and competitive Canadian economy.

Yours sincerely,

The Honourable Ali Ehsassi, P.C., M.P.

Minister of Government Transformation, Public Services and Procurement