TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's Conservative government will
offer up to C$200 million ($185 million) in financial support
to General Motors of Canada
Quoting industry and government sources, the paper said the government is also preparing announcements on aid to other sectors to boost its appeal in Ontario, where the strong Canadian dollar and weak U.S. economy have hit the manufacturing sector.
In the latest example, farm machinery maker Deere & Co
The Globe said the money will help support a Ford engine plant in Windsor and a GM Canada transmission plant in St. Catharines.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is expected to seek a dissolution of Parliament in the coming days, with an election likely for October 14.
($1=$1.08 Canadian)
(Reporting by Frank Pingue)
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