Amazon, Quebec and Canada

Canada to Review Amazon Contracts After Quebec Layoffs
Canada has warned Amazon.com that it is reviewing business ties with the company’s cloud-computing unit following Amazon’s decision to shut down its warehouses in Quebec, leading to the layoff of 1,700 workers.
Canada calls for review of ’business relationship’ with Amazon after Quebec closures
The federal industry minister is calling for a review of Ottawa's business relationship with Amazon after the company said it will close all seven of its warehouses in Quebec. They'll have me fighting to make sure that this is not going to go unanswered in Canada, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said.
Canada: Why Amazon is closing operations in Quebec
Amazon on Wednesday said it is exiting its operations in the Canadian province of Quebec, leading to the loss of about 1,700 full-time jobs.
Champagne sends a sharp warning to Amazon over its Quebec warehouse closures
The political fallout from Amazon's decision to close all its warehouses in Quebec continues. The federal minister of innovation said the government will now review its business relationship with the retail giant where contracts have topped hundreds of millions of dollars.
Innovation minister says Canada is standing up to Amazon
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the government is standing up for Canada after Amazon said it will close all seven of its warehouses in Quebec. (Jan. 24, 2025)
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Canada's top court to rule if Quebec can ban public officials from wearing religious symbols
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Amazon will close all 7 warehouses in Canada’s Quebec province, eliminating 1,700 jobs
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Why Amazon’s Decision in Quebec Raises Familiar Questions
Amazon recently announced it’s closing all its operations in Quebec.This move will cut about 1,950 jobs, including 1,700 full ...
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American Global Welcomes Senior Vice President Elias Sawan, Ll.B., Expanding Canadian Operations into Québec
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New bill will require newcomers to Quebec to adopt ‘common culture,’ minister says
Quebec will table a new bill on the integration of immigrants on Thursday, which will require newcomers to adhere to Quebec ...