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Ford urges Ottawa to block Chinese EV kits at Brampton plant

CP24's CTV News Toronto broadcast reports the premier's warning after Stellantis agreed to sell the assembly plant to defense manufacturer Roshel.

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Doug Ford wants the federal government to prevent Chinese-made electric vehicle kits from being assembled at the Brampton plant being sold by Stellantis to Roshel, according to CTV News Toronto's broadcast posted by CP24.

"We can't bring in kits from China. It can't happen," the Ontario premier says in Mike Walker's opening report.

Vehicle kits allow parts manufactured elsewhere to be shipped to a plant for local assembly. Ford's demand puts the origin of those parts at the center of the debate over the Brampton site's future. Roshel, the buyer, is a Canadian manufacturer specializing in armored vehicles.

The warning adds a different question to the employment concerns surrounding the sale. As we reported here, Roshel CEO Roman Shimonov has promised hiring priority for Brampton workers without taking on Stellantis's previous labor obligations.

CP24's subsequent coverage brings a federal response to the sale itself. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Ottawa is prepared to sue Stellantis to recover hundreds of millions of dollars provided under a federal funding agreement, according to the channel's November 12 newscast. That is a threat of legal action, not a reported court ruling or recovery of funds.