WINDSOR, ONT. — Zekelman Industries, an North Amercian independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer, has announced a new initiative offering a $1,000 reward to Canadians who report the use of foreign steel in active or future public construction projects.
It’s meant to reinforce the company’s advocacy for the Buy Canadian Act, explains a release.
“The Buy Canadian Act marks a pivotal step in reinforcing our shared commitment to one another and the future of our country,” said Barry Zekelman, executive chairman and CEO of Zekelman Industries, in a statement. “It is of utmost importance to recognize that its success relies on collective action, and I encourage you to speak up to support your country and your neighbors.”
Canadians who spot imported steel on active or future construction sites funded by federal or provincial governments, and are the first to submit a photo and project details at Zekelman.com/BuyCanadian, are eligible for a $1,000 reward.
“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,” Zekelman said. “This is a price too high for any of us to pay.”
Zekelman was quick to point out, it is not a “Buy Zekelman” campaign; it’s a Buy Canadian movement.
“Every steel manufacturer in Canada deserves to benefit from the Buy Canadian Act and we have the expertise to point you in the right direction for the steel products that will help you get your project completed. From Vancouver to St. John’s and every city in between, we are a nation of builders and it’s time to rebuild our focus on what matters most: our own country.”
Full details on eligibility requirements are on the company’s website.
