GM says it is pursuing Canadian military contracts as Ottawa ramps up defence spending and looks to strengthen domestic production.

GM says it is pursuing Canadian military contracts as Ottawa ramps up defence spending and looks to strengthen domestic production.

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Industry watchers say Stellantis’ weaker financial footing could make similar long-term investment commitments harder to secure.

Industry watchers say Stellantis’ weaker financial footing could make similar long-term investment commitments harder to secure.

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General Motors won’t sell or close its idled Cami assembly plant in Southwestern Ontario, with the automaker pledging to make the Ingersoll factory a top priority for any military contracts, according to a union report. Unifor, the national union representing 1,100 laid-off Cami workers, won language in its latest round of bargaining with GM stating […]

General Motors won’t sell or close its idled Cami assembly plant in Southwestern Ontario, with the automaker pledging to make the Ingersoll factory a top priority for any military contracts, according to a union report. Unifor, the national union representing 1,100 laid-off Cami workers, won language in its latest round of bargaining with GM stating […]

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One expert calls the proposal “completely unworkable,” warning it could disrupt tightly integrated North American supply.

One expert calls the proposal “completely unworkable,” warning it could disrupt tightly integrated North American supply.

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Even before trade tensions between Canada and the United States became an existential threat for Southwestern Ontario manufacturers, Dave Johnson, general manager at London-based Ursa Manufacturing ULC, said he had been “avidly” looking for opportunities to diversify the products the company makes. After all, about 75 per cent of the company’s business is tied to […]

Even before trade tensions between Canada and the United States became an existential threat for Southwestern Ontario manufacturers, Dave Johnson, general manager at London-based Ursa Manufacturing ULC, said he had been “avidly” looking for opportunities to diversify the products the company makes. After all, about 75 per cent of the company’s business is tied to […]

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The province insists the auto sector remains resilient despite setbacks.

The province insists the auto sector remains resilient despite setbacks.

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St. Thomas and Ingersoll aren't far apart, but there's a world of difference in how they've been hit by the auto industry's electric bet.

St. Thomas and Ingersoll aren't far apart, but there's a world of difference in how they've been hit by the auto industry's electric bet.

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Arpan Khanna is requesting an update on General Motors' plans for workers at the automaker’s idled Cami plant in Ingersoll.

Arpan Khanna is requesting an update on General Motors' plans for workers at the automaker’s idled Cami plant in Ingersoll.

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Southwestern Ontario’s auto sector received another blow on Tuesday after General Motors (GM) Canada announced it was ending the production of its BrightDrop electric-vehicle cargo van, which was assembled at the Cami plant in Ingersoll.  The company said the decision to end production is the result of poor sales of the vehicle, of which GM […]

Southwestern Ontario’s auto sector received another blow on Tuesday after General Motors (GM) Canada announced it was ending the production of its BrightDrop electric-vehicle cargo van, which was assembled at the Cami plant in Ingersoll.  The company said the decision to end production is the result of poor sales of the vehicle, of which GM […]

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Canada can't hope to lead in a vital global industry by shutting itself off from competition, a McMaster University prof says

Canada can't hope to lead in a vital global industry by shutting itself off from competition, a McMaster University prof says

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