Layoffs Canada

General Motors Layoffs 2026 — 500 Jobs Cut in Ontario, Canada

500
employees affected
Media Report

General Motors laid off 500 workers from its Oshawa plant this year, with approximately 1,200 additional layoffs across feeder plants in the auto industry. The layoffs have contributed to Oshawa's shrinking auto sector and high unemployment rate of 7.9 percent.

Announced Date
April 16, 2026
Province
Ontario
City
Oshawa
Industry
Manufacturing
Laid Off
500
Organization Type
public
Source
News Media
Organization
General Motors

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Sources (2 articles)

Oshawa aiming to expand its auto industry into defence amid General Motors layoffs

CityNews Toronto·Apr 16, 2026

GM makes additional investment in Oshawa after laying off 1,200

MSN·Apr 20, 2026