François-Philippe Champagne: “Canada is steadfast in our resolve to support the Ukrainian people.”

We responded because at some stage you have to say 'enough is enough'. No one can infringe on our economic sovereignty... the world took notice.

We did not wake up one day and say, ‘What are we going to do?’ We had already a number of plans in place. Plan A has always been to build, to support, to protect our economy and our workers.

At the right time, there will be further engagement with respect.

This is the most impactful measure we can put together because reducing the federal fuel excise tax is a direct measure, it applies across the country.