OTTAWA — Ottawa is launching a dispute resolution process against Stellantis over the company’s decision to move planned vehicle production from its Brampton, Ont. plant to the U.S., Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Monday.

Joly told the House of Commons industry committee she sent the company a letter informing it Ottawa is initiating the formal, 30-day settlement process to “recover” taxpayer funds and “bring back production” to the Brampton facility.

“These actions are not symbolic,” Joly told the committee in French. “They are the direct consequence of the violation of clear commitments.”

Stellantis announced last month it is moving planned production of its Jeep Compass from Brampton to Illinois, which prompted the federal government to threaten legal action.

Ottawa argues the

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