together we will build the world’s best propulsion systems GM St. Catharines Employee Boosletter October 23, 2017 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Every October we observe Cybersecurity Awareness Month to strengthen the focus of every employee in their role of protecting GM systems and information. In the last several weeks, we have seen breach announcements from Equifax, Deloitte and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Clearly, in today’s world, effective cyber security is critical to GM’s success and long-term business performance. And, user behavior can dramatically impact that effectiveness.

We will be circulating information over the next few weeks on how you can help to keep GM safe and secure. Some of the key topics include: Congratulations to Passwords: how to create strong ones; why that’s Johnathan Kelly from important; the importance of not sharing or re-using HFV6! them; the necessity of encrypting any file that includes He is the winner of a passwords; and how to leverage multi-factor brand new iPad after authentication. signing up for the

Data Classification: a review of data classification Employee Self Service basics; how to classify, handle, store and transmit (ESS) Portal and making information; the implications of mishandling the switch to electronic pay stubs! information; and how data loss prevention comes into play. All hourly employees Continued on Page 4... who signed up to receive electronic pay stubs during the month of August were automatically entered into a draw to WHAT’S THE SPOOK? win an iPad, and the winner was chosen by CHQ Payroll on September 18.  October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month  ESS Portal iPad Winner—Johnathan Kelly, HFV6 Did you know? You can still sign up for the ESS Portal from  Steve Carlisle—: Finding now until the end of the year using the temporary password Opportunity in a Disruptive Period of Change located on your pay stub. Head to the Employee page at  Poppy Day—October 27 www.gmstcatharines.ca for more instructions on how to get  September ACE Winners started! As a reminder, if you’re having login or password  United Way Campaign—November 6-24 issues, please contact CHQ Payroll directly at  External ISO 14001 Environmental Audit Results 1-844-280-5415 or at [email protected].

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GENERAL MOTORS: FINDING OPPORTUNITY IN A DISRUPTIVE PERIOD OF CHANGE STEVE CARLISLE, PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA

You would have to go back to the days of GM Canada founder, Col. Sam McLaughlin, and the rise of motor-driven carriages in Canada to see a change as significant as what we’re managing through in the auto sector today. The colonel was one of Canada’s greatest business innovators; he transformed one of the largest horse-drawn carriage companies in the British Empire into one of the first automotive companies in North America. Like today, that was a very disruptive period of change.

Next year we’ll celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of General Motors in Canada. It will be a time to reflect on our rich history, but I think if he were with us today, Col. Sam would be focused on innovation, the changing needs of our customers, and the future of mobility.

Today it’s clear that the future of mobility will be electric, connected, autonomous and an integral part of the fast- growing sharing economy. These trends are accelerating the fastest in urban areas like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, which have all the right ingredients to become future “Smart Cities” on the global stage.

The most visible change on our roads today is the emergence of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs). Many people are surprised to learn that GM has been the leader in EV sales in Canada for the last five years. In fact, sells more plug-in electric vehicles in Canada than any other brand.

The Chevrolet Volt continues to expand its sales month over month, and earlier this year we launched a real industry game-changer: the Chevrolet Bolt EV, Canada’s first affordable long-range electric vehicle.

The Bolt EV has a U.S. EPA-estimated 383 kilometres of range on a single charge. Customers can expect the Bolt EV to take them beyond their average daily driving needs with plenty of range to spare. However, there is still work ahead to address our charging infrastructure needs and educate consumers about the tremendous benefits of EV driving.

A second change of major attention for our customers is the connected car. For more than 20 years, GM’s OnStar technology has been keeping our customers connected to mobile networks to help ensure their safety. The safety and entertainment benefits of mobile connectivity has quickly multiplied and become a must-have feature for new-car purchasers. GM has the most connected vehicles on Canadian roads with more than 650,000 vehicles equipped with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spots, Apple Car Play and Android Auto. With the emergence of mobile solutions like myChevrolet, customers now leave our showrooms with not only their vehicle, but an app that gives them the ability to start, lock or unlock the vehicle from almost anywhere and access real-time maintenance information on fuel and oil life remaining, tire pressure, and even book their next dealer visit for service — all from the palm of a hand.

The change that is gaining the most attention today is the arrival of autonomous vehicles (AVs). Self-driving cars are already in advanced testing on our roads and Chevrolet has one of the largest test fleets of autonomous vehicles operating in North America. This past spring, GM also became the first high-volume auto manufacturer to build fully autonomous vehicles using mass production methods at our Orion assembly plant in Michigan. Our engineers are currently testing 50 Chevrolet Bolt EVs equipped with self-driving technology in San Francisco, Scottsdale, and here at our Canadian Technical Centre in Kapuskasing, ON. Continued on Page 3... GM St. Catharines Employee Newsletter 3

Continued from Page 2... Many of the active safety features you see on our new vehicles today, like Lane Keep Assist and full-speed range Adaptive Cruise Control, are among the many technological building blocks that have brought us to the cusp of autonomous driving. With the launch of our Super Cruise system this fall on the CT6, we’re taking one more step out of the lab and into consumers’ driveways.

Super Cruise is the first assisted-driving technology that will use precision LiDAR map data in addition to real-time cameras, sensors and GPS. I can tell you first-hand that it is a tremendous new feature for Cadillac drivers.

The last trend we see emerging is the rise of the sharing economy specifically in the forms of ride sharing and car sharing. GM’s president, Dan Ammann, said it best: “Lots of people say they love to drive, but I haven’t met anyone yet who says they love their commute.” New autonomous vehicle software is being developed at GM Canada’s 150,000 square-foot Canadian This trend has shifted into an opportunity and GM has been moving fast in Technical Centre Markham Campus. the sharing economy. We launched Maven, a new GM brand that’s dedicated to vehicle-sharing and ride-hailing. Maven has rolled out in 17 cities across North America with over 9.2 million rides given and over 283,000 total kilometres driven — enough to go around the world more than seven times. About 79 percent of reserving Maven members are millennials — including those engaged in our Maven Canadian pilot program in Kitchener-Waterloo.

An artist’s rendering depicts the future So how are we responding to these trends in Canada? I believe the Toronto GM Mobility Campus, answer comes down to the word “opportunity.” announced in 2016. As part of our June 2016 announcement of a new engineering innovation mandate in Canada, we have now opened our newest 150,000 square-foot Canadian Technical Centre in Markham, ON, where we are developing new autonomous vehicle software and controls, infotainment and connected vehicle technologies.

We are also on track for the development of the new Toronto GM Mobility Campus located in southeast Toronto on Eastern Ave. This seven-acre site will be the future home of a multi-use facility including office space, R&D, sales and service, and a public experience centre featuring innovations in mobility.

We are thinking further ahead as well by placing a strong focus at GM on supporting STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education programs from elementary school through to university, particularly focused on young women, to help ensure the next generation of innovators receives the knowledge and skills to help us lead the future of mobility.

Looking still further down the road, more change is on our doorstep. The number of web connected devices is expected to grow from 14 billion today to over 50 billion. And by 2030, 60 percent of the world will live in cities, many emerging as “Smart Cities.” The overarching mission of a smart city is to optimize city functions and drive economic growth while improving quality of life for its citizens using smart technology and data analysis. One of these functions includes seamless smart mobility solutions and that’s where we see the four trends of electric, connected, autonomous and shared ultimately coming together — a future of mobility that promises zero emissions, zero congestion and zero collisions.

This creates an opportunity for Canada to be a leader as we develop new partnerships with policy makers, emerging technology companies, academics and others to help create sustainable urban living. Jason Daley & John Korody present Mike It’s a great challenge. Col. Sam McLaughlin would have liked nothing better. Turner with a Gold Safety Award Certificate. GM St. Catharines Employee Newsletter 4

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Phishing: 90% of corporate breaches start with a phishing attack so we will keep reminding everyone to always think twice before clicking on links or opening attachments in emails from unknown senders, to be extra vigilant with [EXTERNAL] tagged emails on your GM account, to remember that your bank will never ask for passwords or personal information over email, and to report suspicious emails.

I encourage you to watch for tips, advice and resources coming your way. Cyber Security is not just “an IT thing,” but the responsibility of everyone who works at GM or accesses our systems and information. Please participate in Cybersecurity Awareness Month and learn how to help protect GM, its employees and customers, as well as yourself, from cyber threats.

Stay safe out there!

Rich Armour Chief Information Security Officer

Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Day—October 27 The Merritton Legion will be onsite on Friday, October 27 selling poppies in honour of Remembrance Day. Poppies will be available that day during shift change in both Clock Houses.

September ACE winners have now been posted! Check the ACE boards in each Clock House to see if you’re a winner!

Our United Way Workplace Campaign takes place November 6 -24! Stayed tuned for draw dates, Red Day details and more information on how you can win big for participating! As always, thank you in advance for your generous support! Happy Halloween!

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