The main risk posed by a massive development proposal for the village of Nanticoke in Haldimand County is that Stelco — Haldimand’s biggest employer — may pack up and leave if a new town of 40,000 people is built on its doorstep. A senior executive with the steelmaker told Haldimand council as much during a meeting shortly after Empire Communities’ proposal to build 15,000 homes inside the Nanticoke industrial park became public knowledge. “They’re good-paying jobs that come with pensions, and those people contribute to our economic development every day,” she said. We want it there for the long term.”Nanticoke’s other major industrial employer, Imperial Oil, has been more circumspect about its future in Haldimand. Queen’s Park should take note that three members of the seven-person council now oppose the development, Trainer said.

Source: The Star July 18, 2023 10:01 UTC