The closure of the INVISTA chemical plant in Maitland, Ontario has left the local community in shock, as the company moves production to Texas, eliminating about 100 jobs. Once a major employer since the 1950s with over 1,000 workers at its peak, the plant’s shutdown marks a significant economic shift for the region.

Local leaders, including Augusta Township mayor Jeff Shaver, expressed disappointment and urgency in seeking new opportunities to replace the lost employment. Shaver emphasized the area's strategic advantages—rail access, proximity to international bridges, highways, and a nearby port—as reasons it should attract new businesses.

The closure reflects broader trends in the Canadian job market, where manufacturing and industrial jobs continue to decline due to globalization and shifts in corporate strategy. For communities like Maitland, which rely heavily on a single large employer, such closures can be devastating, highlighting the need for regional diversification and stronger support from provincial and federal governments.

Local residents and business owners fear the economic ripple effects, though there is hope that the site's valuable location could attract future investment to help rebuild the area’s job base.

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Dylan Dyson’s original article, “Maitland, Ont. community shocked by closure of chemical plant” was published in CTV on September 25, 2025. Read the Full CTV News story.