Mattawa council backs call for stronger support for steel and lumber sectors

Mattawa council supported a motion urging the provincial government to strengthen Ontario's steel and softwood lumber sectors. The motion was put forward by the Township of Nairn and Hyman and was inspired by a November 26, 2025 announcement from the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities praising federal support.

Mattawa council has supported a motion asking the provincial government to strengthen Ontario's steel and softwood lumber sectors. The motion was originally put forward by the Township of Nairn and Hyman. It drew inspiration from a November 26, 2025 announcement by the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM). That announcement praised the federal government for its support of the steel and softwood lumber industries. Known details: - Mattawa council voted to support a motion calling on the provincial government to strengthen Ontario's steel and softwood lumber sectors. - The original motion was introduced by the Township of Nairn and Hyman. - The motion was inspired by a November 26, 2025 announcement from the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM). - FONOM's announcement praised the federal government for its support of the steel and softwood lumber industries. Summary: The council's support highlights local interest in provincial measures affecting the steel and softwood lumber sectors. Undetermined at this time.