A Look Back at GM’s History in Canada

GM Canada is transitioning from traditional car production to electric and autonomous vehicles, ending a long history that began with the McLaughlin Carriageworks in 1867. The company played a significant role during WWII and prospered post-war, but globalization and the 2008 financial crisis led to a decline in the Oshawa plant's competitiveness. Although the plant will cease production, some employees will be rehired for testing and parts manufacturing, marking a new chapter in GM Canada's history.

What significant change is GM Canada making in its production strategy?

• Focusing on electric and autonomous vehicles

• Shifting to agricultural machinery

• Increasing production of legacy cars

• Expanding into the aerospace industry

What role did GM Canada play during World War II?

• Produced military tanks and munitions

• Manufactured consumer vehicles

• Became a financial institution

• Focused on electric vehicle development

What was the impact of the Canada-US Auto Pact on GM Canada after World War II?

• It caused GM to focus on military production

• It hindered GM's growth

• It helped GM prosper

• It led to the closure of the Oshawa plant

How did the 2008 financial crisis affect GM Canada?

• It resulted in the expansion of the Oshawa plant

• It pushed GM's US parent into bankruptcy

• It had no impact on GM Canada

• It led to an increase in vehicle production

What is the current plan for the Oshawa plant regarding new high-tech vehicles?

• To produce a large number of new vehicles

• To rehire employees for testing and parts production

• To shut down completely

• To become a research facility