The Canadian units of General Motors and Chrysler have yet to draw on C$4bn (US$3.2bn) in loans made available by the federal and Ontario provincial governments, a minister has said.

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“Chrysler has not drawn down, nor has GM,” federal industry minister Tony Clement told Reuters without elaborating. Ford Canada had not asked for a rescue package.


Clement said negotiations continued with Chrysler and GM, with constant interaction with the US government as well.

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