# Ottawa and Ontario Prepare New Financial Package to Stop Stellantis From Selling Brampton Auto Plant
**BRAMPTON, November 14, 2026** – The federal government of Canada and the Ontario provincial government are developing a new financial support package in an effort to persuade automaker Stellantis to reconsider its planned sale of the Brampton assembly plant to Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel.
Federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed that both levels of government are working together with Unifor, the union representing Canadian auto workers, to explore alternative solutions that could preserve automotive manufacturing at the facility.
The proposed package comes after Stellantis announced an agreement to sell the Brampton property to Roshel earlier this week.
## Government Offers New Financial Support
Speaking on Friday, November 13, Joly said the federal and provincial governments had presented Stellantis with an aggressive package designed to prevent the sale.
Ontario Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli also indicated that financial support could be available to help keep the facility ready for future manufacturing opportunities.
The governments are considering different scenarios that could allow Stellantis to retain the plant while exploring opportunities to assign new vehicle production to the facility.
Officials have not disclosed the total value of the proposed package or its specific financial conditions.
## Why Is the Brampton Plant So Important?
The Brampton assembly plant has played an important role in Canada's automotive manufacturing industry for decades.
However, Stellantis suspended its planned Jeep Compass production at the facility and shifted the production program to Illinois, United States.
The decision left more than 2,000 workers affected by the shutdown and created uncertainty about the future of automotive manufacturing in the region.
The federal government previously committed up to C$529 million to support the retooling of Stellantis facilities in Brampton and Windsor for electric vehicle production.
Ontario also committed approximately C$513 million in provincial support for the project.
## Unifor Wants to Protect Automotive Jobs
Unifor, the union representing thousands of Stellantis employees in Canada, has strongly opposed the sale of the Brampton facility.
Union representatives have urged governments and the automaker to consider alternatives that could preserve the plant for future vehicle production.
The union believes keeping the facility ready for manufacturing could provide an opportunity to attract new vehicle models and protect Canada's automotive workforce.
However, Unifor national president Lana Payne has expressed concerns about the timing of the government's intervention, noting that reversing an announced sale could be significantly more difficult.
## Roshel's Plan for the Brampton Facility
Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel has agreed to purchase the idled Brampton assembly plant from Stellantis.
Roshel specializes in producing armoured vehicles and other defence-related equipment.
The company has indicated that the facility could support expanded Canadian manufacturing activities and create employment opportunities as production increases.
Roshel has also said that former Brampton plant workers would receive priority consideration when hiring for future positions.
The proposed transaction is expected to close before the end of 2026, subject to applicable conditions and approvals.
## Ottawa Threatens Legal Action Against Stellantis
The dispute has also developed into a major financial disagreement between Stellantis and the Canadian federal government.
On November 12, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly issued Stellantis a formal notice of default concerning its 2022 federal funding agreement.
The company has been given 30 days to address alleged breaches of its funding commitments.
Ottawa argues that Stellantis failed to maintain planned production at the Brampton facility and did not identify a replacement vehicle program.
The federal government has warned that the automaker could be required to repay hundreds of millions of dollars if it fails to meet its contractual obligations.
Stellantis, meanwhile, has indicated that it intends to repay approximately C$24 million in federal support associated with the Brampton facility.
## What Happens Next?
The federal and Ontario governments plan to present additional proposals to Stellantis global CEO Antonio Filosa.
The discussions will focus on possible financial assistance, alternative production arrangements and opportunities to preserve the Brampton facility for automotive manufacturing.
Whether the proposed package will convince Stellantis to reconsider its agreement with Roshel remains uncertain.
The outcome could have important implications for Canadian manufacturing, thousands of workers and the future of Ontario's automotive industry.
**Regional News will continue monitoring the negotiations and reporting on developments affecting Canada's automotive sector and employment market.**
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