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H3LL1ON · 11-26-2010, 10:00 AM

General Motors of Canada will open the doors of its factories in Oshawa, St. Catharines and Ingersoll, Ontario to the public before the end of 2011.

No specific dates have been announced yet, but the open houses are part of a broader initiative by GM in the United States to give the public, "the opportunity to learn more about the company's people, products and plants."

Sounds to us like GM wants to prove all that public money they were leant went to good use. Said Kevin Williams, GM Canada’s president and managing director: “These open houses are our way of showing our appreciation for the support we received and for the communities in which we operate.”

Since July 2009, GM Canada has announced over $1 billion dollars in investments in its plants. Oshawa and CAMI have recalled all laid-off production employees and hired 400 new employees. The St. Catharines facility will build a new transmission in 2012 and has a new engine planned for 2013.

Source:http://autos.sympatico.ca/auto-news/...-to-the-public

November 18, 2010 (Oshawa, ON) - General Motors of Canada’s manufacturing locations in Oshawa, St. Catharines and Ingersoll, Ontario will each host an open house event by the end of 2011 as part of a broader GM initiative in the United States. Each GM plant location will choose a date for their facility and invite community members to attend to learn more about the people, the products and the manufacturing processes used to deliver the highest possible quality.
“Thanks to the hard work of the local teams, as well as the support we have received from various stakeholder groups, we have very strong manufacturing operations in Canada that employ thousands of people,” said Kevin Williams, GM Canada’s president and managing director. “These open houses are our way of showing our appreciation for the support we received and for the communities in which we operate.”
“The hard work and dedication of our CAW membership has been a key contributor to today’s milestone at General Motors,” said Ken Lewenza, President Canadian Auto Workers. “We are pleased to be able to showcase our highly skilled workforce and GM’s top quality manufacturing facilities in Canada.”
Since July 2009, GM Canada has announced investments of over $1 billion dollars in its Canadian plant facilities that will result in over 2,800 jobs when fully implemented. Already, GM’s Oshawa and CAMI plants have recalled all laid off production employees and hired over 400 new employees to support strong customer demand for the Chevrolet Camaro and Equinox, and the GMC Terrain and to ready for production of new models – great news for these employees, their families and communities.
In addition, the St. Catharines Powertrain facility will begin producing a new transmission in 2012 and has a new engine mandate for 2013, with facility preparation work for these programs already underway.
About General Motors of Canada Limited
Headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario, General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) employs over 9,000 people across the country and is a recognized leader in green manufacturing. GMCL markets the full range of fuel-efficient Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles and related services through Canada's largest automotive dealer network, which employs over 23,000 people dedicated to delivering a top customer experience. GMCL also plays a leadership role in automotive design and engineering, engaging in innovative research and development partnerships with leading Canadian universities and research institutes. In addition, through its Canadian Engineering Centres, GMCL conducts development activities ranging from cold weather testing to the advancement of key electric vehicle and green technologies. www.gm.ca.

v6sonoma · 11-26-2010, 10:03 AM

I can't wait.

CamaroScotty · 11-26-2010, 10:05 AM

For BBOMG they open their hearts and their minds too

80Zedder · 11-26-2010, 10:48 AM

So who wants a guided tour?

AnnaBear@SpartaChevy · 11-26-2010, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80Zedder

So who wants a guided tour?

I do!!

RickRay · 11-26-2010, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

For BBOMG they open their hearts and their minds too

Lets hope they will OPEN their doors for us for our BBOMG...

*TAG UR IT* · 11-26-2010, 10:58 AM

ME!

This is too cool....and I finally got my passport!

senadin · 11-26-2010, 01:43 PM

So how easy is it to get a tour of the Oshawa plant? I wont be able to make it for the meet and greet planned but i am planning to go back to Quebec this coming summer and in my preliminary planning Oshawa obviously came to mind. Can one just "show up"? Give advance warning? etc

80Zedder · 11-26-2010, 01:44 PM

No. This is the only chance you will get unless GM decides to have another one which will be a looooong time after.

Anna, you got yourself a date!

TheCaptain · 11-26-2010, 05:50 PM

This is a one time deal?

Char1ieone · 11-26-2010, 06:06 PM

OMG, I want in on this!!! Where can I get additional info?

R6P · 11-26-2010, 06:59 PM

Subscribed... We need details !!!

el ess A · 11-26-2010, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

For BBOMG they open their hearts and their minds too

And you just open another beer... *burp*

*DGthe3* · 11-26-2010, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCaptain

This is a one time deal?

I assume so. It might not be, but I wouldn't count on it.

11-26-2010, 10:00 AM	#1
H3LL1ON H3LL1ON Drives: 2010 1LT Camaro Synergy Green Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 222	General Motors of Canada opening factory doors to the public! General Motors of Canada will open the doors of its factories in Oshawa, St. Catharines and Ingersoll, Ontario to the public before the end of 2011. No specific dates have been announced yet, but the open houses are part of a broader initiative by GM in the United States to give the public, "the opportunity to learn more about the company's people, products and plants." Sounds to us like GM wants to prove all that public money they were leant went to good use. Said Kevin Williams, GM Canada’s president and managing director: “These open houses are our way of showing our appreciation for the support we received and for the communities in which we operate.” Since July 2009, GM Canada has announced over $1 billion dollars in investments in its plants. Oshawa and CAMI have recalled all laid-off production employees and hired 400 new employees. The St. Catharines facility will build a new transmission in 2012 and has a new engine planned for 2013. Source:http://autos.sympatico.ca/auto-news/...-to-the-public November 18, 2010 (Oshawa, ON) - General Motors of Canada’s manufacturing locations in Oshawa, St. Catharines and Ingersoll, Ontario will each host an open house event by the end of 2011 as part of a broader GM initiative in the United States. Each GM plant location will choose a date for their facility and invite community members to attend to learn more about the people, the products and the manufacturing processes used to deliver the highest possible quality. “Thanks to the hard work of the local teams, as well as the support we have received from various stakeholder groups, we have very strong manufacturing operations in Canada that employ thousands of people,” said Kevin Williams, GM Canada’s president and managing director. “These open houses are our way of showing our appreciation for the support we received and for the communities in which we operate.” “The hard work and dedication of our CAW membership has been a key contributor to today’s milestone at General Motors,” said Ken Lewenza, President Canadian Auto Workers. “We are pleased to be able to showcase our highly skilled workforce and GM’s top quality manufacturing facilities in Canada.” Since July 2009, GM Canada has announced investments of over $1 billion dollars in its Canadian plant facilities that will result in over 2,800 jobs when fully implemented. Already, GM’s Oshawa and CAMI plants have recalled all laid off production employees and hired over 400 new employees to support strong customer demand for the Chevrolet Camaro and Equinox, and the GMC Terrain and to ready for production of new models – great news for these employees, their families and communities. In addition, the St. Catharines Powertrain facility will begin producing a new transmission in 2012 and has a new engine mandate for 2013, with facility preparation work for these programs already underway. About General Motors of Canada Limited Headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario, General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) employs over 9,000 people across the country and is a recognized leader in green manufacturing. GMCL markets the full range of fuel-efficient Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles and related services through Canada's largest automotive dealer network, which employs over 23,000 people dedicated to delivering a top customer experience. GMCL also plays a leadership role in automotive design and engineering, engaging in innovative research and development partnerships with leading Canadian universities and research institutes. In addition, through its Canadian Engineering Centres, GMCL conducts development activities ranging from cold weather testing to the advancement of key electric vehicle and green technologies. www.gm.ca. __________________ It's Green, really Green! C5 Last edited by H3LL1ON; 11-27-2010 at 02:20 AM. Reason: additional info

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