Joly didn’t meet with Roshel before deal signed with Stellantis: minister’s office
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly's office is disputing media reports that characterized the federal government as having played an active role in negotiations that led to automaker Stellantis selling its Brampton, Ont. assembly plant to defence contractor Roshel.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly's office denied reports that she played an active role in the negotiations that led to Stellantis selling its Brampton assembly plant to defence contractor Roshel. Mathis Denis, spokesperson for Joly's office, stated that the minister had no part in the deal and was only involved in resolving conflicts between Stellantis and Unifor, representing 9,000 Canadian workers.
The move, announced in October 2025, violated Stellantis' commitments to Ottawa under the Strategic Response Fund (SRF) and lacked union approval. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the decision "unacceptable" and a betrayal of workers and Canada. Stellantis plans to sell the facility to Roshel for an undisclosed amount, with the transaction expected to close by the end of the year. Joly is scheduled to meet with Stellantis and Unifor leaders in Toronto to address the situation.
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