02/07/2018
Thank you, Premier Kathleen Wynne, for standing up for Ontario workers.
I agree that open procurement and free trade are important, but so too is ensuring Ontario workers get a fair shake. As the Premier said, "When the well-being of our workers is threatened, I will stand up for them by whatever means necessary. Every time."
Unlike the Tories, who have no plan to protect and support Ontario workers, Premier Wynne is taking action.
She is introducing a bill on Feb. 20 that will protect our workers, here in Ontario, if states like New York and Texas pass "Buy American" laws. Her bill would ensure any state that passes such legislation, would face the exact same consequences when trying to enter Ontario's market. Seems fair.
Speaking in Washington Tuesday, Premier Kathleen Wynne said Ontario would respond in a “proportional” way if it is not granted a last-minute exemption to New York’s law, which will deny Canadian firms access to some state infrastructure contracts.