The union says Stellantis’s proposed sale of the idle plant has become a major obstacle in reaching a new agreement.
GM says it is pursuing Canadian military contracts as Ottawa ramps up defence spending and looks to strengthen domestic production.
Industry watchers say Stellantis’ weaker financial footing could make similar long-term investment commitments harder to secure.
General Motors won’t sell or close its idled Cami assembly plant in Southwestern Ontario, with the automaker pledging to make the Ingersoll factory a top priority for any military contracts, according to a union report. Unifor, the national union representing 1,100 laid-off Cami workers, won language in its latest round
Industry experts warn the threatened tariffs could devastate Canada’s auto sector while also disrupting U.S. production.
Sales declined for an eighth straight month in Canada, but the market that buys most Canadian-built vehicles remains resilient.
The Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement that allows a fully integrated vehicle sector is up for renegotiation.
Governments have together pledged as much as $52.5 billion in support for electric vehicle businesses in Canada
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