CBC News: The National | Stelco starts laying off Ontario steelworkers

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Oct. 8, 2026 | Stelco's U.S. owners push ahead with hundreds of Ontario layoffs despite threats of legal action. The Democrats make big gains as Donald Trump's support craters ahead of the U.S. midterms. And a renowned Canadian poet wins the Nobel literature prize. The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news

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