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The National | GM lays off hundreds at Ontario plant

April 11, 2025 | GM lays off hundreds of workers at its Ingersoll, Ont., assembly plant, heightening fears about Canada’s auto sector. The At Issue panel takes election questions from a live audience in Halifax. Plus, Ryan Reynolds urges a town to honour a girl lost to cancer.

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GM to lay off hundreds, close Ontario's Ingersoll EV assembly plant

Hundreds of GM workers will be laid off after the company announced plans to temporarily shutter its Ingersoll, Ont., assembly plant which makes BrightDrop electric delivery vehicles. GM downplayed tariffs, saying its decision was related to market demand and high inventory.

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China hikes tariffs, mocks Trump as superpower trade war heats up

Mocking videos and images of U.S. President Donald Trump and overweight Americans are sweeping Chinese media as Beijing retaliates against 145 per cent U.S. tariffs by hiking its levies on U.S. goods to 125 per cent.

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Will politics ever be less partisan? At Issue answers your questions

Rosemary Barton and The National’s At Issue panel bring the political discussion to Halifax, answering questions from Canadians about the biggest issues on the federal campaign trail.

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U.S. judge rules Columbia student, activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

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Spanish Siemens execs and their 3 kids killed in N.Y. helicopter crash

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Poilievre dismisses campaign criticism from former Harper strategist

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Liberals and Conservatives promise to invest big in skilled trades

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Canada's mayors urge parties to make climate change an election issue

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At Issue | Poilievre pulls big crowds, but does it matter?

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They’re young, male and swinging conservative

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3 sneaky ways you could be influenced this election

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Ryan Reynolds urges renaming Ontario arena after young girl lost to cancer

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#TheMoment a Canadian reality TV star got her stolen pug back

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Asking Alberta voters: What do you worry about?

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Does Canada get Alberta? We asked these voters

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This Alberta city has a blueprint for economic resilience

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