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Premier Doug Ford urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to stand firm against letting China-based automakers use an idled auto plant that Stellantis is selling to defence contractor Roshel to assemble “knock-down kits” for electric vehicles otherwise manufactured overseas. (CTV News)
Talking point: The Chrysler parent company reportedly wants to lease back some of the Brampton, Ont., plant to assemble “affordable” EVs. Earlier this year, Stellantis was reportedly exploring options with Chinese partner Leapmotor to produce EVs in Brampton. The two have projects together in Brazil and Malaysia, where they will begin by using parts imported from China. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has said she would welcome Chinese auto production through a joint venture, but would oppose excluding the local supply chain. After Joly, Ford and Unifor union representatives met Stellantis Canada CEO Trevor Longley Thursday afternoon, she sent the company notice that she considered it in breach of a government funding deal and demanding repayment of public money.
Update: This briefing has been updated with the outcome of the meeting with Stellantis.
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