Mélanie Joly ABSOLUTELY BLASTED Trump at this Press Conference

[0:00] What we're doing is we're doing different things. [0:03] We're doing first and foremost, we're taking care of ourselves. [0:06] You've heard that throughout the elections. [0:09] The Prime Minister was clear that Canadians gave us a mandate to take care of the economy. [0:13] And while others will get weaker, we will become stronger. [0:16] That's why we made sure that we got rid of the trade bearers for July 1st. [0:21] And now we're working on major national projects because we have the C5 legislation that has passed [0:28] and gives us the power to do that. [0:30] And so Canadians are focused on seeing what's next. [0:33] What are the ports? [0:34] What are the mining projects? [0:35] What are the energy projects? [0:36] What are, you know, the AI projects? [0:39] All the benefits, the jobs that can be created because we're attracting investments from elsewhere [0:45] in the world and we're creating jobs in the country. [0:48] So that's our major focus. [0:49] Canada is not just withstanding Trump's tariffs. [0:53] It is using them as a catalyst to grow stronger. [0:56] While other economies buckle under the weight of American pressure, Canada is adapting and thriving. [1:04] The removal of outdated trade barriers and the launch of major national projects are not defensive moves. [1:12] They are strategic investments in resilience. [1:16] The government isn't waiting for the United States to change course. [1:19] It is acting decisively at home, building infrastructure, pushing forward with energy and mining projects, [1:28] and creating jobs that are shielded from volatility abroad. [1:32] This is why Jolie's message matters. [1:35] Canada is not a victim of tariffs. [1:38] It is turning them into momentum for a stronger, more independent economy. [1:43] What was designed to weaken us has become the very reason we are building a new foundation. [1:50] Canadians don't feel the pinch because the strategy is already working. [1:55] So we've done different things. [1:57] When you think about steel, for example, it's been about protecting the market from dumping steel, [2:03] from also making sure that we can buy more Canadian. [2:08] So really being able to have our steel, our aluminum, our lumber in our infrastructure [2:15] and within also procurement for the Canadian Armed Forces. [2:19] And also, we want to make sure as we're working on housing, [2:23] that housing in Canada can be built with what is made in Canada. [2:27] At the core of Canada's response is a shift towards self-reliance. [2:31] For decades, our steel and aluminum sectors were structured around supplying U.S. automakers. [2:39] That dependency left Canada vulnerable the moment tariffs landed. [2:44] Today, the model is being rewritten. [2:47] Steel and aluminum are now being directed into Canadian projects, [2:51] housing construction, national infrastructure, and defense procurement. [2:56] Every bridge, every port, every ship built with Canadian metal means Canadian workers remain employed [3:05] and communities remain secure. [3:08] Retooling our steel plants ensures they can supply not just carmakers abroad, [3:14] but also the homes and industries that Canadians depend on here at home. [3:20] This is more than an economic adjustment. [3:23] It's a deliberate choice to weave Canadian-made resources into the fabric of our own growth. [3:30] The result is an economy that stands taller, more resilient, [3:35] and far less exposed to Washington's unpredictability. [3:39] When you're thinking of retooling, obviously we know that the type of steel, for example, [3:45] in the steel sector that was developed in Canada is mainly steel that is for the U.S. automakers. [3:53] And that has been the business model for decades. [3:57] What we need to make sure is that our steel plants, which are really, really important, [4:03] I've been saying they're the crown jewels of our manufacturing sector. [4:07] And we can't think that Canada can have a strong national security if we don't have steel made in Canada. [4:13] So, of course, we need to help them pivot, retool. [4:18] And they need to be able to do the type of steel that is required for building homes, houses. [4:24] They need to be able to do the types of steel that is required for, you know, major rail projects, [4:31] major port projects. [4:32] And they need to be able to make the type of steel that is really important for the defense industry. [4:38] Maybe aerospace or also the type of steel that is important for shipbuilding, [4:46] for our shipyards that are supporting our armed forces. [4:50] That's the type of thinking we're putting on the table. [4:54] That's our industrial way. [4:56] That's part of our industrial strategy. [4:59] So, that way, the men and women that have been working in the steel sector can continue to have a job, [5:06] but knowing that their job will be much more resilient to anything that can happen south of the border. [5:14] For my part, I've traveled a lot the country, meeting with different workers and different industries, [5:20] some affected by the tariffs, others also that are much more in sectors that are, [5:25] going through a lot of growth. [5:28] And also, I went two times to Europe, Sweden, Finland, and afterwards in Germany. [5:34] And what our government is really focused right now is obviously on the economy. [5:38] So, we need to protect jobs and we need to create some at the same time. [5:42] And we're doing that through three different ways. [5:46] The first one, obviously, is defense because we're increasing our investments in defense. [5:51] And while we're doing that for our strong, brave Canadian men and women serving our armed forces, [6:01] at the same time, we're doing it to create jobs. [6:03] Canada's long-term path is built on smart choices. [6:07] Just as families must budget carefully, the government is balancing fiscal discipline with bold investments. [6:14] Housing and national projects are prioritized while waste is cut. [6:21] That discipline creates strength, not fragility. [6:24] And while we reinforce ourselves at home, we are also reaching outward. [6:30] Canada is expanding its partnerships with Europe and Asia, [6:34] tapping into new economic blocks that share a commitment to open markets. [6:39] This diversification ensures that no single country can dictate Canada's prosperity. [6:47] The vision is clear. [6:48] In a world where others stumble, Canada is standing firm. [6:53] Trump's tariffs may dominate headlines, but they do not dominate our future. [6:59] With resilience at home and diversification abroad, [7:04] Canada is proving that pressure does not weaken us. [7:07] It forges us into something stronger. [7:10] When you as a minister look at ways that the government can invest resources, [7:15] we heard the prime minister talking about how limited they're going to be in the next budget. [7:19] Does it mean to say that for the government to be interested, [7:22] any initiative needs to include a defence component to it? [7:27] Well, I think you're generalizing pretty much what's the focus of this government. [7:32] When you think about it, what we need to do is we need to make sure that while Canadians are asked to take tough decisions on their budget, [7:41] the government needs to do that too. [7:43] It's just a question of making smart choices. [7:46] But in order also to continue to thrive in this very complicated and dangerous world, [7:55] we need to make sure that we're taking care of our investments at home. 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