Union questions delays as Ottawa threatens Stelco owner over layoffs

NANTICOKE—The federal government has given Stelco’s American owner 15 days to honour its commitments to Canadian workers, or potentially face financial penalties, legal action, and even the forced sale of its Canadian operations. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly issued the formal demand to Cleveland-Cliffs on October 22, 2026, accusing the Ohio-based company of violating legally binding commitments made when it acquired…