Pierre Poilievre Urges Action for Windsor Auto Workers Amid Crisis

UPDATE: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is in Windsor today, rallying support for local auto workers amid a growing crisis affecting the industry. During a visit to Integrity Tool and Mold Inc., Poilievre announced his commitment to fighting for Windsor’s workforce as the auto sector grapples with significant challenges posed by U.S. tariffs.

The local auto industry has faced severe turbulence due to a 25 percent tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on non-compliant vehicles, further complicated by the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Earlier this year, the Windsor Assembly Plant and its feeder plants were threatened with shutdowns amid tariff uncertainties. Just this month, Stellantis announced it would shift production of the Jeep Compass from a plant in Brampton, Ontario, to Illinois, escalating fears of job losses in the region.

“Mr. Carney has not kept that promise, and so Windsor workers are losing their jobs, and our auto sector is collapsing before our eyes,” Poilievre stated, referring to Prime Minister Mark Carney‘s earlier commitments to negotiate with Trump. “It’s time for Mr. Carney to actually keep the promise, the single promise at which he was elected.”

Poilievre emphasized the need to end the “job-killing, high-cost, EV mandates” that he claims hinder Canadian auto manufacturing. He proposed eliminating the sales tax on Canadian-made cars and scrapping the industrial carbon tax imposed by the Liberals.

Critically, Poilievre questioned why the Liberals have allowed Stellantis to relocate production. “They gave $15 billion in taxpayer dollars to Stellantis. One would think that the contract would ban them from taking jobs away,” he remarked, highlighting the contradiction between government support and job security for workers.

Earlier today, the political climate intensified as Trump cut off negotiations with Canada over an Ontario ad campaign that featured footage of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs for their detrimental economic impact.

Poilievre’s call to action resonates deeply with Windsor residents, many of whom face uncertainty in their livelihoods. “We want to build cars of all types in Canada again,” he declared, reinforcing his stance as a champion for local jobs.

As this situation unfolds, Windsor’s auto workers remain at the forefront of a critical economic battle. Poilievre’s visit underscores the urgency of addressing the challenges posed by foreign tariffs and the need for effective political action to protect Canadian jobs.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as Poilievre continues to advocate for Windsor’s workforce and the future of the Canadian auto industry.