MP reacts to job losses at Thunder Bay mill

The MP for Thunder Bay Superior North released a comment Friday reacting to the news this week that Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper will be shutting down its newsprint division.

Patty Hajdu calls it deeply concerning for the workers, their families and the Thunder Bay community.

She noted the Federal Government’s immediate concern is ensuring the workers impacted have the proper supports.

As Minister of Jobs in the Carney government the veteran MP from Thunder Bay adds the government is acting with urgency to protect Canadian workers, transform industries and communities.

Please see my statement on Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper’s notice to cease its newsprint operations in Thunder Bay. pic.twitter.com/fzRLsB7EFp

— Patty Hajdu (@PattyHajdu) January 23, 2026

Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper CEO Norm Bush says newsprint demand has dropped by 40 percent in the last three years alone, and he expects demand to further drop by another double-digit percentage over the course of 2026.

The decision will impact 150 jobs at the Thunder Bay mill.