OTTAWA, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Canada is launching dispute

settlement proceedings against auto manufacturer Stellantis ( STLA )

over its decision to shift production from a Canadian

plant to one in the United States, Industry Minister Melanie

Joly said on Monday.

Stellantis ( STLA ) said last month it would to move its Jeep Compass

production from Ontario to the U.S., prompting a threat of legal

action from Canada. Joly, speaking to legislators, reiterated

that Ottawa felt the car maker's announcement was unacceptable.