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$30,000 Rewarded to Canadian Citizens

The submission period for our Buy Canadian steel reporting initiative has officially ended. We are proud to announce that $30,000 has been paid out to citizens who took action, identified imported steel on government-funded construction sites, and helped us hold these projects accountable.

Because of your vigilance, 30 projects using foreign steel were successfully identified and reported.

While the reward program has concluded, the mission to protect our industries remains. We encourage you to continue speaking up against unfair practices. Demand transparency from your local representatives and help ensure that taxpayer dollars are reinvested directly into Canadian communities and jobs.

Below is an example of a product stencil indicating country of origin. This image shows a product “Made in Canada,” while imported product will state the foreign country where it was made.

Additional Information

In a letter to fellow Canadians, Barry Zekelman explains the importance of supporting the Canadian steel industry. Read the letter.

Reported, Verified Projects

1. St. Clair Transmission Line, Lambton, ON

2. Blanche E Williams Public School, Brantford, ON

3. Ontario Line (OTG) Ontario Transit Group, Toronto, ON

4. Surrey Langley Skytrain Ext, Langley, BC

5. Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project, Surrey, BC

6. 232 Overpass Hwy 1, Langley Twp, BC

7. Freedom Mobile PNE Amphitheatre, Vancouver, ON

8. New Subdivision, Thorold, ON

9. Fire Hall, Amhursburg, ON

10. Capital Line SE, Edmonton, AB

11. Riverfront Revitalize, Chatham, ON

12. YMCA Community Center, Barrie, ON

13. Atura Hydrogen Centre (OPG), Niagara Falls, ON

14. École Mino Pimatisiwin School, Winnipeg, MB

15. Bannwell Road/E.C Road Interchange & Corridor Improvements, Windsor, ON

16. The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital, Mississauga, ON

17. The Trillium Health Partners Broader Redevelopment – Queensway Health Centre, Etobicoke, ON

18. Hazel McCallion Line (Hurontario LRT), Mississauga, ON

19. East Harbour Transit Hub, Toronto, ON

20. Bridge Rehabilitation Eastern/Adelaide Bridges, Toronto, ON

21. Holdom Overpass, Burnaby, BC

22. Winkler Arena, Winkler, MB

23. Martin Grove Station, Etobicoke, ON

24. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

25. Marie-Curie Station, Montreal, QB

26. Espace Du Cœur-Nomade, Montreal, QB

27. Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal, QB

28. CLSC d’Ahuntsic Health Center, Montreal, QB

29. Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Plant, Port Colborne, ON

30. Prembina Trails Collegiate, Winnipeg, MB

A Letter from Barry Zekelman

Dear Fellow Canadians,

The Buy Canadian Act, introduced on September 5, 2025, represents a powerful opportunity to reinforce our commitment to one another. It is a commonsense policy that ensures our tax dollars are reinvested right back into our own communities, supporting Canadian workers and their families. Supporting this act is about more than just economics; it is a statement of national pride and a vote of confidence in our own people and our own products.

At the heart of our country, communities, and economy is our steel industry. The very backbone of Canada. From the skyscrapers that define our cities to the infrastructure that connects our communities, Canadian steel has provided the strength and durability to build our nation.

Today, this critical industry and the countless livelihoods it supports face a significant challenge from foreign steel imports. When we allow foreign materials to be used in our projects, we are not just building with steel of uncertain quality; we are exporting our jobs, weakening our economy, and undermining our own national self-sufficiency. This is a price too high for any of us to pay.

We are a nation of builders, and it is time to rebuild our focus on what matters most: our own country. We must stand together to ensure that Canadian projects are built by Canadians, with Canadian materials.

This is where you can make a real difference. We are asking for your help as a proud Canadian. If you see a job site or know of a project using foreign steel, I encourage you to speak up. Let your local representatives know, inform industry associations, and create a public conversation. Your voice is essential in holding projects accountable and ensuring our nation is built with the strength and integrity of Canadian steel.

Let’s work together to keep our industries strong and our country thriving for generations to come.

Sincerely,

Barry Zekelman
Executive Chairman and CEO
Zekelman Industries