Carney slams Stellantis Brampton plant sale as betrayal of more than 2,000 laid-off workers
Key points
- Stellantis and Roshel announced an asset purchase agreement for the Brampton Assembly Plant, expected to close by end-2026
- Prime Minister Mark Carney said the sale betrays more than 2,000 workers laid off since 2023
- Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Ottawa will use the full force of the law; Stellantis said it acknowledges its collective agreement obligations
Stellantis and Brampton defence firm Roshel announced an asset purchase agreement on Nov. 9 for the idled Brampton Assembly Plant and its equipment, with the deal expected to close by the end of 2026 and a value of up to $529 million. Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Nov. 10 that the sale betrays more than 2,000 workers laid off since 2023, violates several of Stellantis's obligations, and vowed to enforce Canada's rights fully. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Ottawa will use the full force of the law. Stellantis said it acknowledges its obligations under the collective agreement and applicable law toward employees.
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