US EditionAsked about Chinese ferry deal, Gregor Robertson says 'buy Canada' policy needs work
Minister Gregor Robertson highlights the need for stronger domestic procurement policies to protect Canadian jobs amid a $1 billion loan for BC Ferries' purchase of Chinese-built ships.
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Asked about Chinese ferry deal, Gregor Robertson says 'Buy Canada' policy needs work
COQUITLAM — Gregor Robertson, the minister responsible for the federal agency that helped fund a BC Ferries contract to buy ships from China, says Canada needs to "catch up" with the United States when it comes to protecting domestic jobs and the eco
Canada needs to catch up with U.S. on job protection, minister says, in response to Chinese ferry deal
Gregor Robertson, the minister responsible for the federal agency that helped fund a B.C. Ferries' contract to buy ships from China, says Ottawa is looking at a "buy Canada" policy, a strategy he says historically hasn't been as strong as the "buy American" approach across the border.
Winnipeg Free Press
Asked about Chinese ferry deal, Gregor Robertson says 'buy Canada' policy needs work
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
COQUITLAM — Gregor Robertson, Minister responsible for the federal agency that contributed to the financing of a BC Ferries contract for the purchase of Chinese ships, says that Canada must "catch up" with the United States in terms of job protection and the economy by purchasing more domestic goods. Robertson said on Monday, at a press conference, that Ottawa was considering a "buy Canadian" policy, a strategy that he felt was never as effectiv…
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