The world is increasingly dangerous and divided. Changes in the global trading system are causing massive disruptions and uncertainty for Canadians. The world has changed, and Canada's economic strategy must change.
Budget2025: Canada Strong is our plan to transform our economy from one that is reliant on a single trade partner to one that is stronger, more self-sufficient, and more resilient to global shocks. This budget is a plan to enable$1trillionin investments over the next five years. This is a plan for Canada to give ourselvesmore than any foreign government can take away – a plan to build Canada strong.
Central to our strategy is Buying Canadian and becoming our own best customer – using more Canadian steel, aluminum, lumber, and other Canadian materials, products, technologies, and services to build Canada strong. Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement,visited Rio Tinto Alcan in Jonquière, Quebec, to outline nearly $186million in new funding from the budget to fully implement the Buy Canadian Policy.
The new funding includes:
— $98.2million over five years and $9.8million ongoing to Public Services and Procurement Canada, as well as $7.7million over three years to the Treasury Board Secretariat, to fully implement the Buy Canadian Policy across all federal departments, agencies, and Crown corporations. When domestic suppliers are not available, contracts will still be required to include Canadian content and be sourced from trusted trading partners.
— $79.9million over five years to help launchthe Small and Medium Business Procurement Program. The program will provide specialised, streamlined support for Canadian small and medium-sized businesses trying to break into the federal market. This will improve competition for federal contracts, strengthen local supply chains, and build our industries – from construction to energy, technology, and clean manufacturing.
The Buy Canadian Policy will extend to infrastructure spending and other federal funding streams, ensuring that as much as $70billion in additional public investment supports Canadian-made products and services. More of every public dollar will go right into the Canadian economy, creating Canadian careers, using Canadian resources, and benefiting Canadian communities.
The Buy Canadian Policy will apply to the work of the Major Projects Officeto fast-track transformative energy, trade, and transportation projects across the country,Build Canada Homestosupercharge housing construction, theDefence Investment Agencyto scale up our industrial base, and the Build Communities Strong Fundto revitalise community infrastructure, from universities, colleges, and hospitals to bridges and recreation centres.
The past year has revealed there were limits to Canada's economic independence. Budget2025 is tackling that challenge head-on. It is our plan to take control and build the future we want for ourselves. It is our plan tobuild Canada Strong.
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“Budget 2025 makes a clear commitment to Canadian businesses and workers. The new Buy Canadian policy will give businesses, including small and medium-sized companies, opportunities to compete for major projects, grow, and create good jobs across the country. By directing federal dollars to Canadian industries and resources, we are ensuring our investments benefit Canadians first and strengthen our economy at home.”
The Honourable Joël LightboundMinister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement
Quick facts
— The Buy Canadian Policy was first announcedas part of a broader suite of strategic measures to support Canadian workers and businesses in sectors most impacted by U.S. tariffs and trade disruptions.
— As part of that announcement, the government committedto setting up a Small and Medium Business Procurement Program to help Canadian SMEs access federal procurement opportunities.
Associated links
— Budget2025: Canada Strong
— Buy Canadian
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