Stellantis signs deal with Roshel as union talks over Brampton plant stall

Stellantis disclosed that it has entered a memorandum of understanding with Roshel, a Canadian producer of armoured vehicles, to discuss the possible sale of its idled Brampton assembly plant in Ontario, which has been out of operation since 2023. At the same time, Unifor, the union for Canadian Stellantis employees, announced a pause in collective-bargaining talks, arguing that the company's plan to close and sell the plant blocks progress toward a new agreement.

The union highlighted risks to members' wages, pensions and the broader Ontario manufacturing ecosystem, noting that more than 2,000 workers were laid off when the plant shut. Unifor has set a deadline for a deal and said it will outline further actions in the coming days. Stellantis CEO Trevor Longley said the agreement with Roshel offers a strong path to restoring sustainable activity at Brampton and preserving its strategic role in Canada’s advanced-manufacturing sector. He added the company will not comment further out of respect for the bargaining process.