Stellantis is considering the possible closure or sale of the Brampton Assembly Plant, according to Unifor, which said it received information about the company’s plans this week. The union said Stellantis has not yet provided formal written notice of closure, which is required under the current collective agreement.
Unifor responds to potential plant closure
Unifor national president Lana Payne said Stellantis is required to provide at least one year’s notice to the union before any closure or sale of the facility. She added that the company has indicated it intends to begin discussions with another company regarding a potential sale.
“To say that we are disappointed would be an understatement,” Payne said, describing the news as a major setback for workers who have supported the plant for decades.
In a statement, Stellantis said it is preparing for upcoming collective bargaining discussions and that there are currently no announcements regarding the future of the facility. The company said its focus remains on finding a sustainable manufacturing solution for Brampton Assembly.
Jeep Compass production plans were previously paused
The Brampton plant had been scheduled for retooling to support Jeep Compass production, with work beginning in January 2024 before being paused in February 2025.
In October 2025, Stellantis informed the union that planned Jeep Compass production would move to the United States instead, leaving the Brampton facility idle indefinitely.
Payne said the loss of the plant would threaten thousands of well-paying automotive jobs created through decades of union agreements and added that Unifor will raise the issue during upcoming contract negotiations with Stellantis.
Union continues push to protect automotive jobs
Unifor said it will continue calling on the federal government to introduce policies aimed at protecting Canada’s automotive manufacturing sector. The discussions come as the union negotiates new labour agreements with the Detroit Three automakers.
Unifor is currently negotiating with General Motors and is scheduled to begin talks with Stellantis next. The current Stellantis agreement, covering facilities in Brampton, Windsor, and Etobicoke, expires on September 20.
Unifor Local 1285 president Vito Beato said the union will continue fighting to preserve jobs at the Brampton facility, arguing that closure should not be considered the only option.
The local represents approximately 2,200 Unifor members at the Brampton plant. While the facility remains idle, workers are receiving income security payments that replace 70% of their income, according to the union.
Brampton officials support keeping plant operational
The City of Brampton said it supports Unifor and the workers affected by the uncertainty surrounding the plant’s future.
The city said it has taken steps to protect the site’s future as an automotive manufacturing facility, including zoning the land specifically for automotive production to prevent alternative uses.
Officials said they remain hopeful that a solution can be found to preserve automotive manufacturing in Brampton and bring workers back to the plant.