We've worked closely with the government of Canada on GM and Chrysler, as both those companies have extensive operations there.

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GM, manufactured in Canada, is not a U.S. car?

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Down the road, Canada remains important to GM as a potential source of bond investors because its economy is growing faster than the U.S., and its dollar is strong.

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The seven-passenger Orlando crossover, produced by GM in South Korea, was launched in Canada in fall 2011.

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That opened the door for GM to provide captive financing capabilities in the United States and Canada in strategic and underserved segments.

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Vehicles made at a joint venture in Canada haven't sold particularly well, but GM has made a lot of money selling rebadged Suzukis in South America.

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GM's move to integrate 4G LTE services in vehicles in the U.S. and Canada is part of a broader global strategy.

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One problem: Unions in the U.S. and Canada may want to punish Chrysler for its success, holding back on concessions they make to Ford and GM.

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