Stellantis sees no ‘long-term business case’ for Brampton plant as Unifor fights sale

Stellantis sees no ‘long-term business case’ for Brampton plant as Unifor fights sale
The London Free Press
Union says workers remain in limbo as it presses Ottawa for answers over a potential sale to Roshel.
Union says workers remain in limbo as it presses Ottawa for answers over a potential sale to Roshel.
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Unifor pauses talks with Stellantis over future of Brampton plant

Unifor pauses talks with Stellantis over future of Brampton plant
The London Free Press
The union says Stellantis’s proposed sale of the idle plant has become a major obstacle in reaching a new agreement.
The union says Stellantis’s proposed sale of the idle plant has become a major obstacle in reaching a new agreement.
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Unifor pauses talks with Stellantis over future of Brampton plant

Could a defence deal bring GM’s Cami plant back to life?

Could a defence deal bring GM’s Cami plant back to life?
The London Free Press
GM says it is pursuing Canadian military contracts as Ottawa ramps up defence spending and looks to strengthen domestic production.
GM says it is pursuing Canadian military contracts as Ottawa ramps up defence spending and looks to strengthen domestic production.
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Could a defence deal bring GM’s Cami plant back to life?

After $1.1B GM deal, Unifor faces tougher test with Stellantis

After $1.1B GM deal, Unifor faces tougher test with Stellantis
The London Free Press
Industry watchers say Stellantis’ weaker financial footing could make similar long-term investment commitments harder to secure.
Industry watchers say Stellantis’ weaker financial footing could make similar long-term investment commitments harder to secure.
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After $1.1B GM deal, Unifor faces tougher test with Stellantis

Canadian car sales fall again, but U.S. demand offers hope for Ontario automakers

Canadian car sales fall again, but U.S. demand offers hope for Ontario automakers
The London Free Press
Sales declined for an eighth straight month in Canada, but the market that buys most Canadian-built vehicles remains resilient.
Sales declined for an eighth straight month in Canada, but the market that buys most Canadian-built vehicles remains resilient.
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Canadian car sales fall again, but U.S. demand offers hope for Ontario automake…

Ontario’s EV push hit as Honda reportedly halts Alliston plans

Ontario’s EV push hit as Honda reportedly halts Alliston plans
The London Free Press
The province insists the auto sector remains resilient despite setbacks.
The province insists the auto sector remains resilient despite setbacks.
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Ontario’s EV push hit as Honda reportedly halts Alliston plans

Auto belt anxiety: Key trade talks loom, uncertainty persists

Auto belt anxiety: Key trade talks loom, uncertainty persists
The London Free Press
The Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement that allows a fully integrated vehicle sector is up for renegotiation.
The Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement that allows a fully integrated vehicle sector is up for renegotiation.
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Auto belt anxiety: Key trade talks loom, uncertainty persists

Canada’s pledged the electric-vehicle sector $50B in subsidies. Is it worth it?

Canada’s pledged the electric-vehicle sector $50B in subsidies. Is it worth it?
The London Free Press
Governments have together pledged as much as $52.5 billion in support for electric vehicle businesses in Canada
Governments have together pledged as much as $52.5 billion in support for electric vehicle businesses in Canada
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Canada’s pledged the electric-vehicle sector $50B in subsidies. Is it worth it?

Auto belt anxiety: Southwestern Ontario notching wins in turbulent times

Auto belt anxiety: Southwestern Ontario notching wins in turbulent times
The London Free Press
Canada's auto sector experienced turbulence in 2025, but there were wins worth celebrating in Southwestern Ontario
Canada's auto sector experienced turbulence in 2025, but there were wins worth celebrating in Southwestern Ontario
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Auto belt anxiety: Southwestern Ontario notching wins in turbulent times

Auto belt anxiety: Where Southwestern Ontario stands a year after Trump 2.0

Auto belt anxiety: Where Southwestern Ontario stands a year after Trump 2.0
The London Free Press
Jan. 20 will mark one year since Donald Trump swept back into office, igniting a trade war between Canada and the U.S.
Jan. 20 will mark one year since Donald Trump swept back into office, igniting a trade war between Canada and the U.S.
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Auto belt anxiety: Where Southwestern Ontario stands a year after Trump 2.0

Auto belt anxiety: Lessons from past upheavals in Southwestern Ontario

Auto belt anxiety: Lessons from past upheavals in Southwestern Ontario
The London Free Press
From EV investment booms to painful plant closures, history offers cautions.
From EV investment booms to painful plant closures, history offers cautions.
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Auto belt anxiety: Lessons from past upheavals in Southwestern Ontario
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