Stellantis Finds a Buyer for Idled Brampton Plant as Unifor Talks Stall

Stellantis has secured a buyer for its shuttered Brampton Assembly Plant, according to WardsAuto. The facility has been idle, and its potential sale comes at a delicate moment: the automaker is in the middle of renegotiating its labor contract with Unifor, the union representing Canadian auto workers.

Unifor has now paused those negotiations, citing concerns about what the plant’s future means for its members. The union’s decision to step back from the table underscores how tightly the sale is intertwined with the ongoing labor discussions.

While the identity of the buyer and the terms of the deal have not been disclosed, the development marks a significant step for Stellantis as it reshapes its manufacturing footprint in Canada. The Brampton plant, which previously produced Chrysler models, has been a focal point in the union’s push to secure jobs and investment commitments.

Both Stellantis and Unifor have yet to comment publicly on the next steps. The paused talks leave open questions about when negotiations will resume and what the sale will mean for the plant’s workforce.