Stellantis still eyes production return to idled Brampton auto plant

Stellantis says it remains interested in restoring production at its idled Brampton auto plant, while also adding a third shift at its Windsor assembly that will start Tuesday and add more than 1,700 workers, including nearly 250 transfers from Brampton.

Stellantis says it is still considering a return of production to its idled Brampton auto plant while seeking clarity on federal trade measures. The company's CEO asked for more details about the federal plan to support auto manufacturing in Canada, including import credits that can offset tariffs and be traded. The CEO noted that, for many years, importing cars into Canada has often been more cost‑effective than building them domestically. This week Stellantis announced a third shift at its Windsor assembly, set to begin production on Tuesday and add more than 1,700 workers, which the company says will help return Windsor to near its 6,000‑employee capacity. Recent developments: - Stellantis continues to explore restoring production at the idled Brampton auto plant. - The CEO requested more information on the federal plan that offers import credits tied to domestic vehicle building. - The import credits, as described in the report, can be used to import U.S.-made cars without paying a tariff and may be traded among companies. - Stellantis is adding a third shift at its Windsor assembly, starting Tuesday, and expects to add more than 1,700 workers. - About 250 employees staffing the Windsor third shift transferred from the Brampton plant, according to the company. Summary: The Windsor third shift restores production capacity and adds jobs in the region, while Stellantis' plans for Brampton depend on further details of federal trade policy. The company is awaiting more information about the government's import-credit plan and tariff arrangements. Undetermined at this time.