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A legal expert suggests the Canadian government should consider nationalizing Stelco, a U.S.-owned steel plant in Hamilton, due to recent layoffs. Professor Nicolas Lamp believes this action could provide transparency and time to ensure decisions align with national interests. He questions whether the current management is acting in the best interest of Canadian workers, especially amidst a trade war. The federal government has given Stelco's owner five business days to present a plan to retain Canadian jobs. This discussion arises as 300 to 350 workers face job losses at the Hamilton facility.

Hamilton, Ontario

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/stelco-nationalize-9.7376461

Stelco will indefinitely idle its cold mill and coating departments at its Hamilton plant starting October 9. This decision will result in approximately 350 layoffs, with an additional 60 to 80 workers affected at the Nanticoke facility. The company cites low prices and a tariff-impacted market for steel imports into Canada as reasons for the closures. Union and city officials have strongly criticized the move, calling it unfair and devastating to the local community. The layoffs are also seen by union leaders as a potential violation of commitments made when Stelco was acquired.

Hamilton, Ontario

https://www.thespec.com/business/stelco-to-lay-off-350-hamilton-employees-and-partially-close-plant/article_ceb060ff-d7a1-5f9e-a829-915df671b44a.html

Day & Ross USA is laying off 149 employees across multiple locations. One hundred of these job cuts are at its Hamilton, Ohio facility. The layoffs are effective May 30. The company stated it lost a customer contract. Affected employees will not receive severance pay.

Hamilton, Ohio

https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/butler-county/hamilton/hamilton-transportation-company-to-lay-off-100-employees