Evraz blames 'delays in pipeline approvals' for 125 layoffs in Regina

There's been some bad news for workers at Regina's Evraz steel plant.

On July 22, Evraz served notice that 125 production workers in the Evraz tubular mill will be laid off effective "14 days from the day of notification."

In an emailed statement, an Evraz North America spokesperson told CBC News the decision was made "due to the substantial impact of unfairly traded imports and of delays in pipeline approvals."

The plant, at the north edge of the city, is the largest steel operation in Western Canada, Evraz says.

According to the company, there is a chance the jobs could be restored in the future.

"We look forward to bringing these employees back to work when conditions improve. We will work diligently with our partners to fight the unfairly traded imports that are affecting our business and the livelihoods of our employees."