Politicians Urge Stellantis to Honour Brampton Autoworker Promises
Canadian politicians are calling on Stellantis to uphold its commitment to workers at the Brampton, Ontario assembly plant after the automaker announced it would move Jeep production to the United States.
Ford, Carney demand company accountability
Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed disappointment over the decision, saying Stellantis has a duty to live up to its promises.
“I have spoken with Stellantis to stress my disappointment with their decision to prioritize investment into the U.S.,” Ford said, ahead of his 11:30 a.m. press conference.
Prime Minister Mark Carney linked the shift to recent U.S. tariffs, promising to work with Stellantis to create new opportunities for Brampton workers.
“We expect Stellantis to fulfil the undertakings they have made to the workers of Brampton,” Carney said.
Stellantis responds amid backlash
The company stated it remains committed to Canada, citing continued investment in the Windsor Assembly Plant and ongoing talks with the federal government about Brampton’s future.
“Canada is very important to us. We have plans for Brampton and will share them upon further discussions,” said Stellantis spokeswoman Jodi Tinson.
Union calls for federal action
Unifor national president Lana Payne urged Ottawa to step in and protect Canadian auto jobs.
“Canadian auto jobs are being sacrificed on the Trump altar,” Payne said, calling Brampton Assembly’s survival the nation’s “top priority.”
The Brampton plant, shuttered since early 2024 for retooling, employed around 3,000 workers before its closure. Stellantis’s U.S. expansion—worth $13 billion USD—includes reopening its Belvidere, Illinois plant, adding roughly 3,300 jobs south of the border.
