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Ford of Canada - Unifor Open 2020 Contract Negotiations

The following statement is attributable to Ryan Kantautas, vice president, Human Resources, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd.

TORONTO, ON, August 12, 2020 – “We will work collaboratively with Unifor to ensure we remain operationally competitive amidst intense global competition. Over the last decade, Ford has invested nearly $2 billion in its Canadian operations, and we are always looking for new investment opportunities that improve our competitive position.

It is a shared responsibility to ensure the company can emerge from the COVID-19 crisis positioned for future success. Together, we can strengthen the business case for auto manufacturing in Canada.”

About Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited

Ford of Canada’s operations include a national headquarters, three regional offices, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, two parts distribution centres, two R&D sites, and three Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employed in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.ford.ca.