This week, local MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, Terry Sheehan, welcomed Prime Minster Justin Trudeau to meet with workers ahead of Labour Day weekend.
Arriving Thursday, Trudeau met with local transit workers at the city bus terminal on Huron Street and heard from workers how our historic investments made in local transit are making a difference in their lives and the community.
On Friday, the Prime Minister met with Brad Robinson and Amanda Cora of Thrive Tours, along with Chief Mark McCoy and former Chief Dean Sayers of Batchewana First Nation before padding along the St. Mary's River, where they discussed the journey together towards Truth and Reconciliation.
Sheehan and Trudeau concluded his visit at Algoma Steel, meeting with workers during a shift change. This follows the recent announcement by the Prime Minister that Canada would impose a 25 per cent surtax on Chinese-made steel and aluminum.
“I am thrilled that the Prime Minister could come to the Soo to meet with workers. Our historic investments in transit and steel over the past 9 years are helping the Soo's population grow again. The meeting and discussion on the St Mary's River which is the traditional transportation route of the area's indigenous population was tremendously important."
Happy Labour Day!