Ministers Joly and Solomon to announce additional support to protect and strengthen the sectors most affected by U.S. tariffs
Media advisory
May 3, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will announce additional support to protect and strengthen the sectors most affected by U.S. tariffs.
Ministers Joly and Solomon will be joined by fellow Cabinet ministers as well as Members of Parliament.
A media availability will follow the announcement.
Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Time: 9:30 am (ET)
Location: Vars, Ontario
Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at media@ised-isde.gc.ca to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.
Please note: Steel-toed boots or closed-toe shoes are required.
Contacts
Gabrielle Landry
Deputy Director, Media Relations
Office of the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
gabrielle.landry@ised-isde.gc.ca
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
media@ised-isde.gc.ca
Sofia Ouslis
Deputy Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Innovation and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
sofia.ouslis@ised-isde.gc.ca
FedDev Ontario
Media Relations
media@feddevontario.gc.ca
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