OSHAWA, Ont. — General Motors of Canada issued the following statement confirming scheduling actions for Oshawa Assembly:

To meet projected market demand for the Chevrolet Impala Limited and Chevrolet Equinox, General Motors is announcing the extension of production on the Consolidated Line at the Oshawa Assembly Plant.

As a result, the Consolidated Line is now anticipated to cease production in 2016. All scheduling adjustments are subject to market demand.

Since the launch of the new GM in 2009, GM has announced significant investments in Canadian manufacturing facilities totaling approximately $1 billion.

Headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario, General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) employs more than 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 Canadas largest automotive dealer network.