Ottawa probes GM ignition switch complaints

Globe and Mail - The fatalities, crashes and recall of about 2.6 million vehicles arising from the failure of ignition switches in such GM vehicles as Chevrolet Cobalt and Saturn Ion compact cars, have led to lawsuits in both Canada and the United States, a $35-million (U.S.) fine levied against the auto maker by the U.S. government and promises that the company will change the way it addresses safety issues.