Stelco Recalls Workers and Restarts Hamilton Plant

Canadian steelmaker Stelco will recall 175 laid off workers and restart finishing operations at its Hamilton plant on December 1. The decision follows new customer deals and comes as Canada's steel sector begins recovering from US tariffs.

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Stelco flags fly beside a Canadian flag outside the Stelco Hamilton Works plant, after the steelmaker's US owner Cleveland-Cliffs announced layoffs, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, October 29, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio

Canada's Stelco will recall 175 laid-off workers and restart its Hamilton finishing lines on December 1 morning after securing new customer deals. The move follows a temporary shutdown driven by import pressures from the United States. The steelmaker also confirmed that all affected employees will receive retroactive pay for missed standard wages during the layoff period.