General Motors has confirmed it is ending production of its BrightDrop electric delivery vans at the CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, leaving the future of the Ingersoll, Ont., facility uncertain.

Production at the plant was paused in May when GM cited slowing demand in the commercial EV market. The company said today's decision will not see BrightDrop vehicles made elsewhere, marking a complete end to the line that was pegged to be a cornerstone of Ontario's electric-vehicle ambitions.

"The decision to end production of the BrightDrop electric delivery van is driven by market demand and in no way reflects the commitment and skill of our workforce at CAMI," said Kristian Aquilina, GM Canada's president and managing director, in a statement.

GM said in a statement that hourly employees

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