General Motors Layoffs 2026 — 700 Jobs Cut in Ontario, Canada

700

employees affected

Media Report

GM eliminated a shift at Oshawa Assembly and idled its CAMI Assembly Plant following the cancellation of the BrightDrop program. The layoffs are part of ongoing scaling back of Canadian operations due to industry disruption.

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Announced Date: June 8, 2026
Province: Ontario
City: Oshawa
Industry: Manufacturing
Laid Off: 700(Confirmed actual layoffs)
Organization Type: public
Source: News Media

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Organization: General Motors

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