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GM's Canadian workers approve deal adding truck to Ontario plant amid US trade war

A new GM truck will be built in Ontario, Canada, as part of a deal to save jobs amid a US trade war.

By · Published September 2, 2026  18:21 UTC · Updated September 2, 2026  20:55 UTC

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GM's Canadian workers approved a deal to add production of the GMC Sierra HD truck to the Ontario plant in Oshawa. The agreement also secured the future of the CAMI plant, preventing its closure.

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  • Primary Driver: A new GM truck will be built in Ontario, Canada, as part of a deal to save jobs amid a US trade war.
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The GMC Sierra HD truck will be produced at the GM Oshawa plant in Ontario. This decision follows the ratification of a new contract by GM's Canadian workers, which also secures the future of the CAMI plant. The deal was negotiated by Unifor, the union representing GM's Canadian workers. The agreement includes new product allocations and investments, aimed at preventing the closure of the CAMI plant. The specifics of the investments and product allocations have not been detailed.

The focus is on the impact of the deal on job security and plant operations. GM Authority and Automotive News have provided details on the specific truck model and plant locations. Unifor's official website confirms the ratification of the contracts, emphasizing the securing of new products and investments. Global News reports on the broader context of unionized workers ratifying new contracts with GM. The next steps involve the implementation of the new contract terms.

The production of the GMC Sierra HD at the Oshawa plant is set to begin. The details of the investments and product allocations will likely be revealed as the implementation progresses. The impact of the US trade war on Canadian automotive manufacturing remains a key factor in this development.

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What truck model will be produced at the GM Oshawa plant?

The GMC Sierra HD truck will be produced at the GM Oshawa plant in Ontario.

Which union represents GM's Canadian workers?

Unifor represents GM's Canadian workers.

What is the significance of the new contract ratified by GM's Canadian workers?

The new contract secures the future of the CAMI plant and includes new product allocations and investments, aimed at preventing the closure of the CAMI plant.

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