François-Philippe Champagne: “We’re investing in the things that will generate growth to the country and therefore making sure that we can afford what…”

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.

This is all about the substance, to build an alliance of the future.

We need to look at partnership in a different way and the great thing is that when you look at Canada - and I would say the United Kingdom - we share the same values.

When there are (U.S.) actions that are taken, we always have to make sure that our response is proportionate. We don’t want to escalate, but we, at the same time, want to make sure we have a level playing field with American companies who…