An automaker has reached a preliminary agreement to sell its Brampton Assembly Plant to a defense contractor, raising concerns over potential job losses and labor disputes. The deal could spark a legal and political clash with the union representing workers at the facility and government officials overseeing the transition. Unifor has already signaled opposition, while the sale may face scrutiny over its impact on local employment and industrial policy. The outcome could set a precedent for how major manufacturing assets are handled in the face of corporate restructuring.
The automaker signed a preliminary deal to sell its Brampton Assembly Plant to defence contractor Roshel on Sept. 11, likely setting up a pitched battle with Unifor and government over the future of ...
