TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney said the global head of Stellantis told him the automaker is looking at finding a new model to fill the idled Brampton, Ont., plant, but that a decision would require more trade certainty.

Speaking to reporters in Toronto, Carney said he spoke with the Stellantis chief executive on Tuesday, shortly before the company announced it would be moving planned production of its Jeep Compass from its plant in Brampton, Ont., to Illinois.

“I expressed disappointment on their decision,” said Carney on Thursday.

He said the CEO, Antonio Filosa, gave him assurances they would provide support for the 3,000 workers affected at the Brampton facility, and that they would consider other vehicles for the plant.

“They’re looking at different models being produced in B

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