The Brampton plant will be sold to Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel under an agreement announced by Stellantis on Monday, November 9, 2026, ending hopes that the facility would soon return to conventional vehicle assembly under the automaker.
The asset purchase agreement covers the Brampton Assembly Plant and associated equipment, but the financial terms were not disclosed.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to government, regulatory and other closing conditions.
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What the Brampton plant deal includes
Stellantis and Roshel said they will also explore future co-operation involving vehicle technologies and related services for the defence sector.
Roshel, which is headquartered in Brampton, said it intends to establish an advanced manufacturing centre at the site and expand its role in protected mobility and other defence-related production.
Stellantis described the agreement as a path to return the idled facility to productive industrial use while supporting its broader plan to reduce excess manufacturing capacity across North America.
The companies have not announced a detailed production schedule, a final workforce plan or a specific list of products that would be built at the site.
More than 2,000 workers remain affected
The plant has been idle since 2023, when production of Dodge and Chrysler vehicles ended and Stellantis began preparing the facility for a planned retooling project.
More than 2,200 Unifor members connected to the plant have remained on indefinite layoff, according to the union.
Stellantis had previously planned to use the site for future Jeep production, but the company later moved Jeep Compass plans to the United States and left the Brampton facility without a confirmed vehicle program.
The company said it recognizes its obligations to employees under the collective agreement and applicable law and remains prepared to negotiate a settlement with Unifor.
Roshel chief executive Roman Shimonov said the company would give priority to qualified Brampton-area workers, but he did not commit the company to taking responsibility for all employees affected by Stellantis’ decision.
That distinction is central to the dispute, because the sale could bring new industrial activity to Brampton without restoring the same number, wages or union protections associated with automotive assembly.
Unifor calls sale a betrayal
Unifor national president Lana Payne called the sale a betrayal and accused Stellantis of walking away from commitments made to its workers and to governments that provided financial support for Canadian operations, according to the union’s statement.
The union argues that replacing automotive assembly with defence production would permanently reduce Canada’s vehicle-manufacturing capacity and put thousands of direct and supplier jobs at risk.
Unifor has also questioned whether the sale complies with the company’s collective agreement and the conditions attached to government assistance for Stellantis facilities in Ontario.
In February 2026, Brampton city council voted to protect the property for automotive assembly and related automotive manufacturing uses, adding another layer of uncertainty around the proposed change in the site’s role, as outlined in a city background document.
Carney says Ottawa will enforce its rights
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday, November 10, that the sale was unacceptable and described it as a betrayal of workers and obligations made to Canada.
Carney said the federal government would use available legal and policy tools to protect affected workers and public funds.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said the sale does not erase Stellantis’ commitments to employees in Brampton and called for the company, Unifor, Ontario and other parties to return to discussions focused on protecting well-paid jobs.
Joly has also said the federal government expects Stellantis to meet its obligations and recover public money if the company fails to comply with the terms attached to government support.
The government has not announced the precise legal action it may take or confirmed how much money could be recovered.
What happens next
The immediate next step is the closing process, which will require the parties to satisfy applicable regulatory and government conditions.
At the same time, the labour dispute involving Stellantis and Unifor remains unresolved.
The parties will need to address severance, pensions, recall rights, collective-agreement obligations and the treatment of employees who have been on layoff for nearly three years.
Brampton’s municipal zoning decision could also become important if Roshel’s planned operations differ from permitted automotive uses or require additional approvals.
For the community, the agreement offers the possibility of renewed manufacturing activity at a long-idled site, but it does not yet guarantee a specific number of jobs or restore the automotive production that once anchored the facility.
The final economic impact will depend on Roshel’s investment plans, future defence contracts, any continued Stellantis use of the property and the outcome of negotiations involving workers and governments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is buying the Stellantis Brampton plant?
Brampton-based defence manufacturer Roshel is buying the plant and associated equipment under an asset purchase agreement announced on November 9, 2026.
How much is Roshel paying for the Brampton plant?
The companies have not disclosed the purchase price.
When is the Brampton plant sale expected to close?
Stellantis and Roshel expect the transaction to close by the end of 2026, subject to government, regulatory and other conditions.
What will Roshel build at the Brampton plant?
Roshel has described plans for an advanced manufacturing centre focused on defence-related production, but it has not released a complete production schedule or product list.
What happens to the laid-off Stellantis workers?
Their employment, recall, severance and other rights remain part of the unresolved dispute between Stellantis and Unifor, while Roshel has only indicated that qualified Brampton-area workers may receive hiring priority.
Fact-Checked: Key deal terms, dates, company statements, union concerns and the expected closing timeline were checked against official Stellantis, Roshel-related filing, Unifor and municipal information.
Disclaimer: The transaction remains subject to closing conditions, and workforce, production and government-recovery details may change as negotiations and approvals continue.