FONOM reacts to Trump and new tariffs

Shaking hands with workers while walking on to the announcement. Prime Minister Mark Carney visits the Davie Shipyards to announce Canada’s fleet of 6 new icebreaker ships, with Quebec Premier Frechette, Minister Joel Lightbound, Deputé Drainville, in Lévis, Quebec. 24 August 2026.. Photo by Daniel Pereira Office of the Prime Minister of Canada

By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is supporting Ottawa’s decision to stand firm in defence of Canadian industries, workers, communities, and national sovereignty.

This follows the suspension of trade talks with the United States late Friday.

FONOM says it remains hopeful a fair and mutually beneficial deal can eventually be reached, but adds no deal is better than a bad deal. Along with a united Team Canada approach, they’re urging governments to provide timely support to affected Northern businesses and workers, strengthen Canadian supply chains, expand international markets and prioritize Canadian products and materials.

They also encourage residents, municipalities, governments, and businesses to Buy Canadian whenever possible.

(With files from Richard Coffin)

Photo provided – Prime Minister Mark Carney talking to workers.

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