ArcelorMittal Dofasco has quietly extended its timeline by 22 years to phase out coal for "decarbonized" steelmaking, says a federal government document, aiming for 2050 instead of 2028. It was posted after the U.S. first imposed tariffs on Canadian steel and shortly before the federal election. ArcelorMittal Dofasco said in a statement it has extended the timeline but its "ambitions and intentions" have not changed. Former prime minister Justin Trudeau was among those in attendance for the groundbreaking ceremony at ArcelorMittal Dofasco on Oct. 13, 2022. But last year, the project was amended to say Dofasco will replace its furnaces and coke plants but doesn’t specify with what.

Source: CBC News January 15, 2026 06:01 UTC