1. That the report from Paul Aldunate, Senior Manager, Economic Development and International Relations, to the Committee of Council Meeting of October 22, 2025, re: Update Economic Development Office Tariff – Brampton’s Economic Resilience – Tariff Action Plan, be received; and
2. That staff continue to monitor trade relationship with the U.S. and provide updates as required regarding Brampton’s Tariff Action Plan; and
3. WHEREAS In May 2022, federal and provincial governments announced an investment of $3.6 billion to help Stellantis retool its Brampton and Windsor plants to install a flexible assembly line capable of producing battery-electric and hybrid vehicles;
AND WHEREAS Since December 2023, production at the plant stopped for the Challenger and Charger gas vehicles and retooling began at the beginning of 2024 to accommodate the retooling to manufacture electric vehicles;
AND WHEREAS in January 2025, the City of Brampton supported the severance and sale of 32 acres from Stellantis’s 270-acre site at 2000 Williams Parkway, generating $80 million intended to support retooling efforts and accommodate Stellantis’s anticipated shift in operational space and production strategy;
AND WHEREAS in October 2025, Stellantis announced its decision to shift production of the Jeep Compass from the Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario to a facility in Belvidere, Illinois, as part of a US$13 billion expansion of its U.S. manufacturing operations;
AND WHEREAS Stellantis has been an anchor in Brampton’s community since 1985, driving economic growth and providing thousands of high-quality manufacturing jobs, and contributing to the city’s reputation as a hub for automotive excellence and innovation;
AND WHEREAS this decision will directly impact 3,000 Stellantis union workers at the Brampton assembly plant and thousands more of non-unionized workers that feed the local supply chain, support services, and small business community. Nearly a quarter of Brampton’s manufacturing jobs are tied to auto and for every auto job in Brampton, there are 5-6 spin-off jobs in our community;
AND WHEREAS Stellantis has not yet confirmed any new product allocation for the Brampton Assembly Plant, creating significant uncertainty regarding the long-term viability of the facility;
AND WHEREAS the City of Brampton has already established a Mayor’s Tariff Task Force, to address issues related to Canada-U.S. trade and tariffs, and to coordinate responses that protect Brampton’s manufacturing base and economic interests;
AND WHEREAS the Government of Canada is actively seeking input from municipalities and businesses as part of its consultation process for the 2026 review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), and the City of Brampton is currently gathering and compiling business feedback for formal submission;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT Council instructs staff to engage with the Governments of Ontario and Canada to:
- Secure immediate transitional support for affected workers, including financial assistance, job matching, and upskilling programs;
- Explore targeted investment attraction strategies and incentives to bring new production or advanced manufacturing opportunities to Brampton;
- Ensure Brampton is included in federal and provincial economic impact assessments tied to the Stellantis decision;
THAT Council directs Economic Development to lead coordinated engagement with the automotive supply chain, as part of the work of the City’s existing Tariff Task Force, to:
- Respond directly to and measure the impact of the Stellantis announcement;
- Coordinate efforts to support affected workers and suppliers;
- Identify reinvestment and innovation pathways for the Brampton Assembly Plant;
- Ensure Brampton’s interests and its workers are protected in ongoing Canada–U.S. trade discussions;
THAT Council directs staff to prepare and submit Brampton’s formal input to the Government of Canada as part of the CUSMA review consultation process, including:
- Feedback from Brampton-based businesses and manufacturers;
- A clear summary of how trade-related decisions, including the Stellantis relocation, are affecting Brampton’s economy;
- Recommendations for how future trade agreements can better protect Canadian jobs, manufacturing cities, and municipal-level economic development;
THAT Council requests that staff report back to Council by Q2 2026 with:
- Updates on all engagements with the auto manufacturing industry, and federal/provincial government partners;
- Details of any funding or support programs secured for Brampton workers and businesses;
- A summary of Brampton’s final CUSMA submission and related advocacy actions, and;
FURTHER that this resolution be circulated to:
- Stellantis North America and Global leadership;
- The Premier of Ontario;
- The Prime Minister of Canada;
- Global Affairs Canada;
- Local MPs and MPPs representing Brampton;
- Unifor leadership;
- Auto Parts Manufacturers Association;
- Peel Region Council.
- Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM); and
- Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)