OTTAWA - The head of Stellantis says a decision to move production of the Jeep Compass from Brampton, Ont., to Illinois was "not taken lightly."

Speaking to members of Parliament during a House of Commons industry and technology committee meeting today, Stellantis president Jeff Hines said the company is looking at options to get laid-off workers back on the job.

"We recognize the impact that these decisions have had," said Hines, who noted there are supports in place for impacted workers and that the company is offering transfer opportunities to other facilities.

The federal government said last week it's limiting how many vehicles Stellantis and General Motors can import tariff-free after both companies cut back their Canadian operations.

Ottawa announced it was reducing the remissio

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