Question Period Note: IMT Defence Strike

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Reference number:
DND-2024-QP-00015
Date received:
Jun 11, 2024
Organization:
National Defence
Name of Minister:
Blair, Bill (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of National Defence

Issue/Question:

How will the strike at IMT Defence affect ammunition production?

Suggested Response:

  • Canadian industry is an important partner for National Defence.
  • For example, through Our North: Strong and Free, we are investing $9.5 billion over 20 years to accelerate the establishment of a new artillery ammunition production capacity in Canada and to build a strategic supply of ammunition.
  • I am aware of the workers strike at IMT Defence.
  • We are hopeful that the parties can reach a negotiated agreement at the table.

Background:

  • On June 2, 2024, the members of United Steel Workers Local 2918 voted 98 per cent in favour of a strike to fight for changes to the company’s two-tier pay structure.
  • The company manufactures projectiles and vehicle systems.
  • Last year, National Defence provided $4.8 million for IMT Defence to ramp up its ability to produce 155mm projectile bodies from 3,000 to 5,000 a month.

Additional Information:

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