‘We need to increase our influence’: Minister Joly unveils Canada’s industrial strategy

Joly stressed that discussions of Canadian sovereignty were particularly important at a time of shifting dynamics around trade and security.

Protecting jobs, creating jobs, and attracting both investment and talent are the three main components of the Canadian federal government’s plan to protect and build up key sectors in Canada, government minister Mélanie Joly told leading figures at the Canadian Club Toronto last week.

As US President Donald Trump’s

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