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CAMI Automotive Invests $C90 Million to Increase Capacity

Posted on09. Nov, 2009 by webmestre.

CAMI Automotive Invests $C90 Million to Increase Capacity
·         CAMI makes $C90 million investment
·         Re-tooling project will add 40,000 units of production annually
·         Recalling approximately 150 additional employees
Oshawa, ON, November 9, 2009 — To meet strong current and future market demand for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain, CAMI Automotive is investing $C90 million for [...]

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GM will reduce by 42% the number of Canadian dealerships

Posted on20. May, 2009 by webmestre.

GM Canada Statement Regarding Canadian Dealer Network Consolidation Activities
Oshawa, ON, May 20, 2009 — GM Canada, at the request of the Federal and Ontario Governments, accelerated its restructuring and released a revised, more aggressive Operating Plan on April 27th,  which included plans to reduce the number of  GM dealerships in Canada by approximately 42%.  Today, [...]

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GM Canada Statement

Posted on07. Apr, 2009 by webmestre.

GM Canada Statement

Oshawa, ON, April 7, 2009 — GM Canada welcomes today’s announcements from the federal government and we remain focused on taking all necessary steps, working with the governments and all our stakeholders to quickly and successfully complete our restructuring in this challenging market.  GM remains the top selling automaker in Canada and [...]

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CAW Reaches Tentative Restructuring Deal with General Motors

Posted on08. Mar, 2009 by webmestre.

CAW Reaches Tentative Restructuring Deal with General Motors
March 8, 2009
The CAW reached a tentative restructuring agreement with General Motors on March 8, after days of round the clock negotiations. CAW President Ken Lewenza said the tentative deal will generate substantial cost savings for the company while protecting current base wage rates and current pensions, and [...]

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GM Canada Delivers Plan for a “Leaner and Greener” Sustainable Company

Posted on20. Feb, 2009 by webmestre.

GM Canada Delivers Plan for a “Leaner and Greener” Sustainable Company
OSHAWA, ONTARIO – GM Canada today delivered an achievable, transformative Restructuring Plan to the Canadian and Ontario Governments and asked for their support to complete the Plan. Despite further North American market deterioration, the Restructuring Plan will achieve long-term viability and enable GM Canada to [...]

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For 2009 General Motors of Canada Once Again Offers More Models That Achieve 7L / 100 km or Better On The Highway – More than any other Automaker

Posted on27. Jan, 2009 by webmestre.

For 2009 General Motors of Canada Once Again Offers More Models That Achieve 7L / 100 km or Better On The Highway – More than any other Automaker
OSHAWA, ON, January 27, 2009 — The recent release of Natural Resources Canada’s EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Ratings confirms that General Motors of Canada offers more cars and crossovers [...]

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PM and Premier McGuinty announce financial support for the auto industry

Posted on21. Dec, 2008 by webmestre.

PM and Premier McGuinty announce financial support for the auto industry
20 December 2008
Ottawa, Ontario
Canadian automakers will receive conditional financial support to help them with their Canadian operations.  Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty today announced that the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario would provide $4 billion in loans [...]

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