Trevor Longley, Stellantis Canada CEO, confirmed ongoing discussions with federal officials and Unifor representatives to find a sustainable production plan for the Brampton assembly plant, which has been idle since Jeep Compass production relocated to Illinois in October. The automaker aims to restore local manufacturing capacity and preserve Canada’s century-long automotive heritage.

Ottawa cut import allowances after the production shift, triggering counter-tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles. Stellantis is evaluating the government’s proposed tariff remission program, which would grant import credits for cars built in Canada, to mitigate additional duties and improve cross-border supply economics.

Industry Minister Melanie Joly has threatened legal action to reclaim taxpayer-funded incentives awarded to the Brampton plant, adding urgency to negotiations. Stellantis must balance reopening costs, potential recoupment of aid and commitments under new federal automotive investment rules to secure a viable path forward.