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RICHMOND MUNICIPAL OFFICES, 6911 No. 3 ROAD, RICHMOND, B.C. V6Y¥ 2C1 (GO-+) 278-5511 —

January 26, i978.

Greater Vancouver Regional District
and all Member Municipalities.

Dear Sirs:

It is advised that the Richmond Municipal Council on
January 23, 1978, considered the effects on the local steel and
construction industry, and that of British Columbia generally,
in consequence of the 30% temporary anti-dumping duty on certain
steel products entering Canada from foreign producers, as levied

by the Minister of National Revenue September 29, 1977. ‘The
subject was introduced by way of a report from Alderman D.K. Sand-
berg, and a copy is attached for your information.

. A number of delegations were heard in this regard
representing both the steel industry and related labour organiza-
tions. Grave concerns were expressed regarding the probable con-
sequence of the anti-dumping duty, particularly in regard to the
ability of small businesses to continue their operations, and the
resultant loss of employment.

The Municipal Council unanimously supported the recommend-
ations of the report, and correspondence has accordingly been for-
warded to the Prime Minister, the Minister of National Revenue,
and others, supporting the position of the B.C. Construction Associa=
tion that the importation of the "wide flange beams" entering
Canada through Pacific Coast Ports be exempted from the anti-dumping
duty. A copy of the correspondence forwarded in this regard is also

attached.

eee se OVER

Office of the Municipal Clerk