OSHAWA, ON – General Motors announced today that the Oshawa Assembly Plant will be one of the production sites for the next generation Chevrolet Impala.  The plant will receive $68 million in investments for this undertaking. 

“Production of the Impala begins on Oshawa’s flex line early in 2013 and will secure approximately 350 jobs and position Oshawa for a bright future,” said GM Canada President Kevin Williams.   

This was an announcement to celebrate a continued dedication to the Oshawa Assembly plant and its community after speculation that the Impala was to be solely built down south at their Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant.

Over the past year, General Motors has made many positive steps towards reclaiming its top-spot amongst manufacturers domestically and globally.  It recently launched the Buick Regal, Camaro Convertible, and Chevrolet Equinox creating two new shifts and securing 1,300 jobs.  Most recently in August, General Motors announced a $117 million investment to the Oshawa Assembly Plant for the upcoming Cadillac XTS in 2012.

“Today’s announcement shows that GM and Ontario’s auto sector are on the right track – GM is securing hundreds of jobs for Ontario families, and Ontario continues to be the top auto manufacturing jurisdiction in North America,” added Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development and Innovation.

Even though General Motors is expected to shut down an assembly line in early 2013 and potentially lose more than 2,000 jobs, the announcement today is a bright light and a step in the right direction in securing more jobs with hope for more positive news in the future.