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More than 1,200 unionized workers at Teck Resources’ Highland Valley Copper mine began strike action on October 24, 2026, forcing the mine to operate at reduced capacity. The stoppage threatens near-term copper output from Canada’s largest open pit copper operation, with implications for regional employment, Teck’s near-term production guidance, and supply for industries tied to the energy transition.
By businesstalks · 10 hours ago
Business & Industry · Oct 24, 2026
Industry Minister Melanie Joly has formally demanded Cleveland-Cliffs reverse temporary layoffs affecting up to 500 workers at Hamilton’s Stelco or face court action, saying the U.S. owner appears to have breached employment commitments tied to its 2024 acquisition.
Global News & Trends · Oct 23, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney on October 23, 2026 announced a Canada - Türkiye Strategic Partnership and the start of free trade negotiations, a move Ottawa says will reduce reliance on the United States while opening new markets for Canadian industry. The pact pairs trade and defence cooperation with a three year action plan, but it also raises tensions over human rights and geopolitical balancing.
