Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada is launching dispute settlement proceedings against Stellantis due to the automobile manufacturer’s decision to transfer production from an Ontario plant to a facility in the United States.
“These actions are not symbolic,” Joly told the industry and technology committee on Nov. 3. “They’re the direct consequence of the violation of clear commitments … when a commitment toward the Canadian government is not respected on behalf of Canadian workers, there are consequences.”
Joly said the formal dispute resolution process will last 30 days and aims to bring back vehicle production to the Stellantis factory in Brampton, Ont. …