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 confrontation with the union representing workers at the facility and government officials overseeing the transition. Unifor has already signaled opposition, while regulators will need to assess whether the sale aligns with broader industrial and economic policies. The outcome may hinge on negotiations over worker protections and the plant’s future operations.
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 ...
