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Stellantis Brampton assembly plant sale uncertainty

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Stellantis is considering the sale and closure of its Brampton Assembly plant in Ontario, Canada. The facility has been idle since late 2023 after the company moved Jeep Compass production to Belvidere, Illinois. A planned retooling project to produce the next-generation Jeep Compass was halted in early 2025. On August 12, 2026, Stellantis reportedly informed the Unifor union of its intent to open discussions with another firm regarding a potential sale. While the automaker has not issued the formal one-year written notice of closure required by the collective agreement, the union has characterized the news as a ‘gut punch’ and a ‘dire development’ that could diminish Canada’s automotive footprint. The union has also expressed concern that the relocation of Jeep production may violate previous agreements and commitments tied to government funding. Approximately 2,200 workers represented by Unifor Local 1285 remain on layoff, currently receiving 70 percent of their regular wages through income security measures. The potential sale occurs amid economic pressures, including the impact of U.S. auto tariffs. While the Canadian federal and Ontario provincial governments have contributed over $222 million toward a planned $3.6 billion CAD modernization project, the plant's future remains uncertain. Stellantis has indicated it is focused on finding a ‘sustainable manufacturing solution’ for the site. Speculation has emerged that Roshel, a Canadian armoured vehicle manufacturer, could potentially acquire the site to create a defence manufacturing hub, though no sale has been confirmed.

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