Jason Bates, Vincent Caron and Marc Lecours made statements and answered questions.

Raquel Dancho moved, — That, given:

• The Liberal government has failed to secure a deal with the United States, resulting in thousands of Canadian jobs lost across key industrial sectors, with thousands more at risk;
• Recent U.S. tariff changes under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 have significantly increased costs for Canadian exporters, turning an already serious situation into an existential threat for industries such as moldmaking, steel and aluminum, and the auto sector;
• Moldmaking and related upstream industries are foundational to Canada’s broader manufacturing base and are essential to Canada’s economic sovereignty and industrial self-reliance; and
• Despite repeated promises, the Prime Minister has failed to deliver meaningful relief or improve trade conditions, as disputes with the United States continue to escalate;

The Committee call on the Prime Minister to finally deliver an agreement with the United States that ends these tariffs, restores stability, and protects Canadian jobs and the long-term competitiveness of Canada’s industrial base; and that the Committee report this recommendation to the House.

Debate arose thereon.

At 4:31 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 4:42 p.m., the meeting resumed .

It was agreed, — That the debate be adjourned and resumed following the witnesses' testimony and questions.

Aaron Aalbers, Flavio Volpe, Mathieu Lavigne and Hubert Rioux made statements and answered questions.

At 5:32 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 5:39 p.m., the meeting resumed.

The debate resumed on the motion of Raquel Dancho.

Debate arose thereon.