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With US tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum now doubled, industry leaders and labour unions are sounding the alarm, urging Ottawa to respond. What do you think Canada’s next move should be? Send your thoughts to kbrown@annexbusinessmedia.com.
- Kirstyn Brown, Editor, Plant Magazine
 
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Steel industry, labour leaders call for government action as U.S. tariffs spike

Unifor said in a June 4 news release that heightened tariffs on steel and aluminum are a direct threat to Canadian jobs and security, and also urged the federal government to act without delay to defend the industry.


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The study outlines a process in which black mass will be refined at the proposed facility to recover battery materials.


Algoma Steel releases 2024 Sustainability Report

Algoma reported updates to its enterprise risk management and integrated business planning frameworks, aimed at enhancing governance, sustainability oversight and operational reliability.


Canada's jobs market 'treading water' as unemployment rate rises to 7% in May

Canada’s jobless rate rose a tenth of a point to seven per cent in May amid a gain of 8,800 jobs in the month, StatCan said Friday. 


Inflation volatility, tariff uncertainty keep Bank of Canada sidelined

The Bank of Canada will get two months of inflation and jobs data before its next interest rate decision on July 30.


 
 
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