Mayor Dan Carter’s statement on GM Canada’s $63 million Oshawa Assembly investment

Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter has released the following statement welcoming GM Canada’s $63 million investment in the Oshawa Assembly Plant:

“The City of Oshawa welcomes the announcement of a new $63 million investment by GM Canada to upgrade operations at Oshawa Assembly. This investment will support building the next generation of gas-powered full-size pickups at the Oshawa Plant and enhance capability in the service parts business.

We thank GM Canada for this significant commitment, bringing GM’s total investment in Oshawa to $1.5 billion since 2020. This demonstrates a clear and continued dedication from GM Canada to operate in the great City of Oshawa.

GM’s continued investment in Oshawa reinforces our position as a leader in advanced automotive manufacturing and strengthens our role in shaping the future of the automotive industry in Canada.

We are proud of the talented workforce at Oshawa Assembly. The facility remains a leader in its award-winning operations, producing both heavy- and light-duty Chevrolet Silverado pickups – GM’s most important market segment in North America. Our workforce continues to play a vital role in meeting strong demand for these vehicles.

We look forward to continuing to work with GM Canada as they invest in our community, drive innovation and continue the legacy of automotive manufacturing in Oshawa.”