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GM Canada – C$63M Outlay in Oshawa Assembly

Posted on 18 February 2026 by Ken Zino

“This additional investment underscores Oshawa’s importance in GM’s full-size truck portfolio,” said Jack Uppal, president and managing director of GM Canada. “With a long history of building trucks in Canada, the talented team at Oshawa Assembly will continue to play a critical role for years to come in delivering the pickups our customers know and trust.” Continue reading →

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GM Canada Leadership Change – Jack Uppal new President

Posted on 11 December 2025 by Ken Zino

General Motors(NYSE: GM) today announced the appointment of Jack Uppal to president and managing director, GM Canada, effective 1 February 2026. Uppal is currently president and managing director, GM Africa & Middle East. Uppal has more than a decade of international experience in China, India, Singapore and the Middle East. He will report to senior vice president and president, GM North America, Duncan Aldred. The latest Canadian shuffle comes on month after the appointment of Kristian Aquilina, formerly president and managing director, GM Canada, to vice president of global Cadillac, effective 1 January 2026. Aquilina reports to Duncan Aldred. Aquilina had continued to oversee GM Canada operations. 

“Jack’s proven global leadership experience and deep knowledge of Canada will be instrumental for building a strong future for GM in Canada,” said Aldred. Continue reading →

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