Everything on the table but no court filing against Stelco yet: Joly
Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has stated that all options are on the table regarding layoffs at Stelco, though no formal legal action has been initiated yet. The union confirmed that layoffs are underway at the Hamilton and Nanticoke plants, with Stelco citing U.S. tariffs as the primary cause.
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This highlights the tension between government investment commitments and corporate business decisions in the steel industry, impacting regional employment stability.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Joly says 'everything is on the table' but still no court filing against Stelco layoffs The union representing steelworkers at the Stelco plant in Hamilton has confirmed layoffs are now underway
Join the conversation Industry Minister Mélanie Joly participates in a media scrum in Ottawa on Oct. 14, 2026. Photo by HYUNGCHEOL PARK / Postmedia Article content OTTAWA – Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said “everything is on the table” when it comes to her government’s response to layoffs at Stelco but stopped short of announcing any legal action against the steelmaker.
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“We expect Stelco to follow the undertakings that they’ve committed to…the Government of Canada,” Joly told reporters in Ottawa on Wednesday.
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