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  "id": 14273409,
  "title": "Ontario NDP urges Ford, Carney to buy Stelco as firm eyes layoffs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/ontario-ndp-urges-ford-carney-to-buy-stelco-as-firm-eyes-layoffs-14273409",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-13T18:54:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news-globalnews",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12100918/ontario-ndp-urges-ford-carney-to-buy-stelco-as-firm-eyes-layoffs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ontario NDP is urging Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney to use taxpayer funds to purchase Stelco, the Hamilton steel company that is set to lay off hundreds of workers. Stelco, which is owned by the U.S.-based Cleveland Cliffs, claims its Canadian facility is producing more steel than it can sell. NDP Leader Marit Stiles stated that public ownership of Stelco is the only way to save around 350 jobs, echoing the call from Federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis. Lewis argued that nationalizing the firm is necessary to protect the 500 workers facing layoffs in Hamilton. Stiles said the move could also serve as an opportunity to fast-track new infrastructure projects using Canadian steel. Both parties emphasized that Cleveland Cliffs' CEO supports Trump's tariffs, which aim to weaken Canada's manufacturing base. Ford commented in August 2025 that Cleveland Cliffs' stance \"doesn't give two hoots about his workers\" at Stelco, hinting at the potential government intervention. While Ford's government maintains a wait-and-see approach, they acknowledge that the steel industry faces challenges due to the current U.S. tariffs. The federal government must take the lead, but its decision will depend on the outcomes of the U.S. mid-term elections, which could reshape the political landscape in Washington D.C. The NDP's proposal is seen as ambitious and would require federal backing. United Steelworkers, representing over 225,000 Canadian workers, have also voiced support for public ownership. Canada previously approved Cleveland Cliffs' purchase of Stelco under the Investment Canada Act, but any future takeover could face legal challenges.",
  "summary": "Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles told reporters Tuesday that public ownership of Stelco is emerging as the only option to save roughly 350 jobs.",
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        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Ontario NDP urges Ford, Carney to buy Stelco as firm eyes layoffs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/ontario-ndp-urges-ford-carney-to-buy-stelco-as-firm-eyes-layoffs",
        "published": "2026-10-13T18:54:18.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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