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GM 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
January 29, 2026
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

Raw Data (5 source articles)

GM Canada layoffs hit Oshawa plant, putting up to 1,200 autoworkers out of work Friday

CBC·Jan 29, 2026

GM Canada Moves Forward With Layoffs In Oshawa, Ont.

Canadian Manufacturing·Jan 29, 2026

Trump aviation threats, GM job cuts cap rough week for Canada's economy

CBC·Jan 30, 2026

GM Canada layoffs hit Oshawa plant

Global News·Jan 29, 2026

GM Oshawa workers speak on layoffs after shift gets cut

CBC·Jan 30, 2026