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Unifor pauses talks with Stellantis over future of Brampton plant


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Unifor pauses talks with Stellantis over future of Brampton plant

Fri, 2026-09-11 16:00

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.

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


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

Thu, 2026-09-10 16:27

The London Free Press

GM says it is pursuing Canadian military contracts as Ottawa ramps up defence spending and looks to strengthen domestic production.

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


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

Mon, 2026-08-31 18:00

The London Free Press

Industry watchers say Stellantis’ weaker financial footing could make similar long-term investment commitments harder to secure.

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


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

Thu, 2026-06-04 17:51

The London Free Press

Sales declined for an eighth straight month in Canada, but the market that buys most Canadian-built vehicles remains resilient.

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Canada’s auto industry could disappear by 2040, RBC warns


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Canada’s auto industry could disappear by 2040, RBC warns

Tue, 2026-05-12 17:14

The London Free Press

Worst-case scenario sees assembly plants shuttered across Canada.

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


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

Wed, 2026-05-06 17:56

The London Free Press

The province insists the auto sector remains resilient despite setbacks.

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Auto belt anxiety: Key trade talks loom, uncertainty persists


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Auto belt anxiety: Key trade talks loom, uncertainty persists

Thu, 2026-02-05 08:14

The London Free Press

The Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement that allows a fully integrated vehicle sector is up for renegotiation.

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


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

Mon, 2026-01-26 07:01

The London Free Press

Governments have together pledged as much as $52.5 billion in support for electric vehicle businesses in Canada

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Auto belt anxiety: Southwestern Ontario notching wins in turbulent times


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Auto belt anxiety: Southwestern Ontario notching wins in turbulent times

Mon, 2026-01-19 07:13

The London Free Press

Canada's auto sector experienced turbulence in 2025, but there were wins worth celebrating in Southwestern Ontario

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


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

Mon, 2026-01-12 08:15

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.

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Auto belt anxiety: Lessons from past upheavals in Southwestern Ontario


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Auto belt anxiety: Lessons from past upheavals in Southwestern Ontario

Mon, 2026-01-05 07:36

The London Free Press

From EV investment booms to painful plant closures, history offers cautions.

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Auto belt anxiety: Laid-off workers weigh hang-in or move-on options


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Auto belt anxiety: Laid-off workers weigh hang-in or move-on options

Mon, 2025-12-29 07:17

The London Free Press

GM bet on an electric future for its now-idled Ingersoll plant. How to plug their lives back in is the question for 1,100 laid-off workers.

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