Poilievre Questions Carney on Foreign-Sourced Components in Fast-Tracked Projects, Government Contracts
Conservatives questioned the Liberal government about the use of foreign-sourced materials in major projects fast-tracked on the condition that local materials be prioritized, and amid a push to favour Canadian companies in government contracts. During question period as the House of Commons returned on Oct. 5, Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre asked why the government’s purchases from American companies have increased, while the fast-tracked LNG Canada Phase 2 facility will be using Chinese steel in prefabricated sections. “The prime minister made a big show of promising to buy and build Canadians, but it was all talk and no results,” Poilievre said. Poilievre referenced a Toronto Star report that found that since Ottawa implemented its Buy Canadian Policy in December 2025—which prioritizes using domestic suppliers in federal procurement—purchases from American businesses had risen to a total of $7.8 billion, marking an increase of 50 percent....
Conservatives are questioning the Liberal government’s commitment to prioritizing Canadian companies and materials. Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre highlighted an increase in government purchases from American businesses and the use of Chinese steel in a fast-tracked Canadian project. These concerns arise despite the government’s “Buy Canadian Policy,” which aims to favor domestic suppliers.
- Conservatives questioned the Liberal government on the use of foreign materials in fast-tracked projects.
- Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre cited increased government purchases from American companies.
- The LNG Canada Phase 2 facility is reportedly using Chinese steel.
- Poilievre criticized the “Buy Canadian Policy” as “all talk and no results.”
- A Toronto Star report indicated a 50 percent increase in purchases from American businesses since the policy’s implementation.
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