Roshel to Produce Canada’s First Ballistic Steel in Ontario with Sweden’s Swebor

What’s Happening at Roshel?

Canadian armoured vehicle manufacturer Roshel has partnered with Swedish steelmaker Swebor to produce ballistic-protection steel domestically for the first time in Canada. The agreement, announced Monday in Sweden with the presence of Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, will allow Roshel to manufacture high-grade ballistic steel using Swebor’s proprietary technology at its facilities in Brampton and Mississauga, Ontario.

This milestone move aims to strengthen Canada’s domestic defence manufacturing capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign imports, particularly from the US, amid ongoing trade tensions. It also promises broader applications in industries like mining and agriculture while laying the groundwork for future defence collaborations with European partners.

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Project Overview

Key details of the project include:

• Technology Transfer: Swebor will license its ballistic steel intellectual property to Roshel.
• New Capabilities: Roshel will manufacture the steel domestically at its existing Ontario facilities.
• Production Applications: Armoured vehicles, defence equipment, mining and agricultural machinery.
• Strategic Importance: Reduces Canada’s reliance on foreign ballistic steel imports from the US, Europe, and Australia.

Ballistic steel is a hardened, lightweight material designed to withstand high-impact blasts and bullets — critical for vehicles and equipment in defence and national security sectors.

Economic and Employment Impact

Economic and job impacts include:

• Ontario’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector: Enhances Brampton and Mississauga’s roles as defence and steel industry hubs.
• Supply Chain: Reduces delays and dependency on international suppliers.
• Industry Diversification: Potential benefits for Canadian mining and agricultural equipment manufacturers.
• Job Creation Potential: Though specific numbers were not disclosed, the shift to domestic production is expected to support skilled manufacturing jobs.

Don’t Sign an Employment Contract Immediately

Considering a job at Roshel? Like many non-unionized employees in the province, you may be asked to accept an employment contract before starting a new role.

However, you don’t have to sign anything right away. These agreements often reduce your legal protections — especially when it comes to severance pay, job duties, or workplace changes.

Concerning Contract Clauses

When reviewing an employment contract, look for any provisions that:

• Limit severance to just a few weeks’ pay
• Allow your employer to make significant changes to your job without your consent
• An Ontario probation period that affect your job security

If you’re unsure about any part of the agreement, contact the experienced Mississauga and Brampton employment lawyers at Samfiru Turmarkin LLP. We’ll review your contract and confirm that your workplace rights are protected.

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How Switching Jobs Affects Severance

The amount of severance pay you’re owed is heavily influenced by how long you’ve worked for a company.

Non-unionized employees in Ontario can receive up to 24 months’ pay — sometimes more — when they’re fired or let go without cause.

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• How to Calculate Severance Pay in Ontario
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However, if you resign voluntarily to work for another employer, you’re likely NOT entitled to any compensation.

Your best course of action before switching jobs is to seek legal advice. Our firm can make sure you’re fully aware of the factors at play before making your decision.

Recruited Then Let Go? You May Be Owed More Severance

In Ontario, if you left a stable, long-term job because another employer actively recruited — or “induced” — you to join them, you could be entitled to enhanced severance pay. This is especially true if you were let go shortly after making the move.

• LEARN MORE: Everything Ontarians Need to Know About Inducement

An employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can enforce your rights and ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.

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Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.