Algoma Steel Layoffs ‘Absolutely Devastating’ for Sault Ste. Marie: Economist

Mayor urges government support and economic action as Algoma Steel layoffs take effect

As city council began its meeting Monday, many were nearing their final shift at Algoma Steel.

Algoma Steel layoffs ‘absolutely devastating’ for Sault Ste. Marie: economist

Economist Colin Mang says the hundreds of layoffs at Algoma Steel increase the town’s total unemployment rate by around three per cent.

'There's a lot of opportunity': Report describes challenges after Algoma Steel layoffs

Sault Ste. Marie was one of 10 communities profiled by the Institute for Research on Public Policy

Mass layoffs take effect at Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

Hundreds of employees with the steel mill have worked their final shift as the company transitions to electric steelmaking, no longer rely on its blast furnace and coke-making operations.

Algoma Steel layoffs are the real consequences to Ford’s inaction

Language English News Content: Algoma Steel layoffs are the real consequences to Ford’s inaction QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles released the following statement in response to the effected layoffs at Algoma Steel:   “Nearly a thousand workers lost their livelihoods today. These layoffs will be devastating for the Soo community,” said Stiles. “The Premier knew for months that these job losses were coming, and did nothing to prote…