General Motors under pressure to move production on Canadian military contracts to Canada [Video]

Ottawa is putting some pressure on General Motors to move Canadian Armed Forces contracts to Canada to help preserve jobs in the midst of a trade war with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.

General Motors showcased a Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) for the Canadian military based on the Oshawa-made Chevrolet Silverado in 2023, a key plank in the launch of GM Defence Canada to support efforts to upgrade the logistical abilities of the Canadian Armed Forces.

GM Defense Canada was awarded a $35.8 million contract by Ottawa for 90 light tactical vehicles that year, with an option to procure up to an additional 18 LTVs. The vehicles can be serviced and maintained through GM Canada’s network of 448 dealers and GM’s global supply chain but are built in a plant in …