New uncertainty for 2,200 jobs as Stellantis considers Brampton plant sale
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The future of roughly 2,200 Ontario jobs is facing renewed uncertainty after Canadian autoworkers union Unifor said Stellantis is considering selling its vehicle assembly plant in Brampton, adding another layer of concern around one of the province's major auto manufacturing sites.
Unifor President Lana Payne said Stellantis informed the union that it intends to begin discussions with an unnamed company about a possible sale. However, Stellantis has not issued a formal plant closure notice and says its focus remains on finding a sustainable manufacturing solution for the Brampton facility.
The plant was closed for retooling in 2024 ahead of planned production of the next-generation Jeep Compass, but those production plans were later shifted to the United States. The Brampton site's future has become part of the broader pressure facing Canada's auto sector amid U.S. tariffs and disruption to the highly integrated North American vehicle industry.
The federal government is working with Stellantis, Ontario and Unifor in an effort to preserve manufacturing activity and protect affected workers. The issue also comes as Unifor prepares for new contract negotiations with Stellantis, with the current collective agreement due to expire in September.
Brampton City Council has already moved to protect automotive manufacturing at the site, unanimously approving a measure in February 2026 that explicitly designates the property for auto assembly production, underscoring the plant's economic importance to the city.
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