François-Philippe Champagne: “We did not choose that trade conflict. We’re just responding to what has been imposed on Canada.”

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…

The government will review and act on the recommendations.

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 was a moment of great opportunities and to strengthen the existing relationship between Canada and the EU.