Overview
- Ottawa reduced General Motors’ annual remission quota by 24.2% and Stellantis’ by 50%, with the changes taking effect immediately.
- The decision responds to GM ending BrightDrop van production in Ingersoll and reducing output in Oshawa, and Stellantis shifting planned Jeep Compass production from Brampton to Illinois.
- Industry Minister Mélanie Joly gave GM 15 days to present next steps for the Ingersoll workforce and is convening a response group to seek a new product for the plant.
- Ministers said the companies breached obligations under the April auto remission framework that ties tariff relief to maintaining Canadian production and investments, and legal options remain on the table.
- Unions and parts manufacturers applauded the enforcement push, while the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association warned the tighter quotas could raise prices and reduce availability of certain U.S.-built models.