Markets· August 17, 2026 at 12:10 p.m.
Stellantis Contemplates Potential Sale and Closure of Brampton Assembly Plant in Canada
Key takeaways
- Stellantis considering closure and sale of Brampton Assembly Plant in Canada
- Potential shutdown could impact more than 2,200 workers
- Union argues shift in Compass production breaches collective agreement
Stellantis is considering the closure and sale of its Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, according to the workers union Unifor. The union stated that on August 12, 2026, Stellantis informed them of their intent to discuss the potential sale of the plant with another firm. This potential shutdown could highlight the impact of auto tariffs imposed by the US President Donald Trump administration and potentially affect more than 2,200 members of Unifor Local 1285 at Brampton Assembly.
