GM Canada Layoffs 2025 — 1,200 Jobs Cut in Ontario, Canada

1,200

employees affected

Media Report

GM Canada is cutting one of three shifts at its Oshawa plant, affecting up to 1,200 autoworkers throughout the auto supply chain, with approximately 500 being direct GM employees. The layoffs take effect on Friday, January 31, 2026, as the company scales back Canadian operations citing forecasted demand and the evolving trade environment.

Key Facts

Announced Date: October 21, 2025
Effective Date: January 31, 2026
Province: Ontario
City: Oshawa
Industry: Manufacturing
Laid Off: 1,200
Company Type: public
Source: News Media

Company Info

English Name: GM Canada

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