The Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to protect Canada's auto industry and workers. Today, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, and the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, jointly announced significant reductions to the import quotas of General Motors (GM) and Stellantis.
This action follows the automakers' unacceptable decisions to scale back their manufacturing presence in Canada, directly breaching their commitments to the country and Canadian workers.
On April 15, 2025, the Government implemented an auto remission framework allowing Canada's automakers to import a set quantity of vehicles from the U.S. counter-tariff free, provided that specified production levels are maintained. For automakers that have reduced or paused manufacturing in Canada as a result of facility retooling, remission has also been provided on the condition that production at those facilities resumes.
GM's decision to reduce their production in Oshawa and in Ingersoll facilities, and Stellantis' decision to cancel its production plans for the Brampton assembly plant goes against their commitments to Canada and Canadian workers. For these reasons, the government is reducing General Motors' annual remission quota by 24.2 per cent, and is reducing Stellantis' annual remission quota by 50 per cent.
This decision aligns with the government's long-standing position: we expect these companies to meet their contractual obligations and respect their commitments towards Canada and their workers.
