Domtar has announced the indefinite shutdown of its Ignace sawmill in northwestern Ontario, set to halt operations after processing its current log inventory by March 12, due to weak lumber demand and economic uncertainty. This decision affects about 25 employees and several indirect jobs, impacting the small community of Ignace, which is also preparing for a potential nuclear waste repository project. Community leaders express concern over the ongoing economic pressures, including U.S. tariffs on Canadian lumber, while highlighting the future job opportunities tied to the nuclear waste initiative. Despite the current challenges, there is hope for a local economic boost in the coming months as the community adapts to changes.
