A. C$1 billion
B. C$3 billion
C. C$9 billion
D. C$20 billion

Explanation:

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a support package worth approximately C$9 billion to help key industries affected by US tariffs. The plan included support for steel production, automotive manufacturing and infrastructure serving Ontario’s Ring of Fire mineral region.

Key points

• – Announcement: 21 October 2026.
• – Approximate value: C$9 billion.
• – Key sectors: Steel, automotive and critical minerals.
• – One major infrastructure focus: Ontario’s Ring of Fire region.

Related questions and answers

– Q: What is the Ring of Fire?

A: A mineral-rich region in northern Ontario.

– Q: What is a critical mineral?

A: A mineral considered important for strategic industries, manufacturing or energy technologies.

– Q: Who is the premier of Ontario?

A: Doug Ford.