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The political response has ranged from furious to resigned. Lana Payne, President of Unifor—the primary union representing Canadian auto workers—voiced her outrage and disappointment. She described the news as a "punch to the gut," emphasizing the emotional and economic toll on the community of Bmpton. Payne also pointed out that Canadian workers learned of the closure through automation, underscoring a severe failure in leadership and communication.