Cyprus News Agency

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand emphasized the importance of directing public spending in a way that creates more jobs, production and economic added value within the country.

Referring to the goals of encouraging domestic production, Anand said, “Canada is making significant investments in infrastructure and manufacturing capacity, and we want this spending to create more jobs, production and value here at home. That means building for Canadians, by Canadian workers and with Canadian materials.”

Emphasizing financial support for the steel sector and competition in the domestic market, Anand concluded her statement by saying, “We are investing $100 million to make it easier for Canadian steel to reach markets across the country; this lowers transportation costs, gives producers greater access to domestic demand and makes Canadian-made steel more competitive for major projects.”