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Joly Didn’t Meet with Roshel Before Deal Signed with Stellantis: Minister’s Office
Joly’s office says she never negotiated the deal and would have blocked any sale that broke Stellantis’s federal commitments or lacked union approval.
- Stellantis announced the sale of its Brampton facility to Roshel late Monday, but Industry Melanie Joly's office denied involvement. Spokesperson Mathis Denis called reports of the minister's participation "false," stating Joly had no part in negotiations.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney called the sale "unacceptable," stating it "violates the obligations that Stellantis has under several agreements." The move contravenes commitments tied to a federal commitment of up to $529 million through the Strategic Response Fund.
- Media reports contradict the government's denial, as CTV News reported Ottawa "was actively and intensively part" of discussions. CBC News added that officials were "engaged regularly" for months regarding the potential sale of the Brampton-based facility.
- Joly is convening a meeting Thursday in Toronto with Stellantis and Unifor leadership, alongside Ontario Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli. The government stated it has "no choice but to find Stellantis in default of their obligation."
- Stellantis moved Jeep Compass production to Illinois, leaving the plant idled indefinitely. Unifor represents more than 9,000 Canadian workers, though Roshel CEO Roman Shimonov expressed willingness to hire back some laid-off employees.
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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,
·Toronto, Canada
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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.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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