Stellantis announced on November 9, 2026, that it has signed an agreement to sell its Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario to Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel. The deal comes after years of uncertainty for approximately 2,200 unionized workers who have been on indefinite layoff at the facility.
Under the agreement, Roshel will acquire the plant and its equipment for an undisclosed amount. The companies also plan to explore future opportunities in defence vehicle technology and manufacturing.
The sale is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to conditions and regulatory requirements.
The November announcement does not represent 2,200 new layoffs. Those workers were already on extended layoff following the plant’s shutdown in 2023.
Stellantis says it remains prepared to negotiate a settlement with Unifor. The union opposes the sale, while federal and provincial officials continue discussions about the future of the facility and its workers.
A four-party meeting involving Stellantis, Unifor and federal and Ontario representatives was scheduled for November 12.
Read Stellantis’ November 9 announcement and The Canadian Press coverage.
Unionized workers should contact Unifor about their rights under the collective agreement and any negotiated settlement.
Non-unionized employees affected by the restructuring, including salaried staff and employees at automotive suppliers, can have separate severance rights.
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