b'CISC LEADERSHIP SUMMITproducts are not just productsthey are the pillars of Ontarios (and Canadas) economy.Heconcludedbyreaffirminghisand the governments continued commitment tosupportingCanadassteelindustry, particularly in the face of ongoing U.S. tariffs.Atlunch,KeaninsatdownwithRon Bedard, president & CEO of ArcelorMittal Dofasco, for a candid conversation about thefutureoftheindustryandAMDs visionmovingforward.Drawingonhis deepindustryexperience,Ronshared thought-provoking insights and emphasized theimportanceofcollectivestrengthand leadership. It was critically important that I be here, he said. Everything Ive seen this morning has only reinforced that. Reflecting on the current landscape, he added, Theres a renewed sense of urgency across Ontario (and Canada). Our people absolutely need us to be strong.Theopeningoftheconferencealso markedameaningfulmilestonefor theCISCandourchairoftheboard, TimHoutsma,whoseaccomplished termconcludeslaterthisyear.Tims tenure as chair has been nothing short ofexceptionalwidelyrespectedand deeply impactful. Most notably, in 2024, he played a pivotal role in leading the 22|SUMMER 2025 ADVANTAGE STEEL'