Amazon, Canada and Quebec

Amazon will close all 7 warehouses in Canada’s Quebec province, eliminating 1,700 jobs
A Canadian union that successfully unionized one warehouse accused the company of closing its sites to fend off organizing efforts in the region.
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.
Amazon closing facilities in Quebec not a 'cost issue': labour researcher | Canada Tonight
Amazon announced on Wednesday it will close its Quebec facilities in the coming weeks, with a spokesperson saying the decision was tied to cost savings. Mostafa Henaway, a former Amazon warehouse employee and now a researcher on Amazon labour,
Amazon Closes Its Operations in Quebec, Laying Off 1,700 Workers
Unions had gained a foothold in one of the company’s warehouses in the province, though Amazon would not say if there was a connection.
Amazon exits Quebec operations, to cut about 1,700 jobs; Ottawa unhappy
E-commerce giant Amazon.com is exiting its operations in the Canadian province of Quebec, leading to the loss of about 1,700 full-time jobs, the company said on Wednesday, prompting Ottawa to express its unhappiness.
Amazon Canada says it will close all seven of its warehouses in Quebec
Amazon Canada says it is closing all of its warehouses in Quebec over the next two months. 1,700 permanent employees will be laid off, as will 250 temporary workers.
Canada calls for review of 'business relationship' with Amazon after Quebec closures
François-Philippe Champagne, 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.
Quebecers are already boycotting Amazon as layoff count reaches 3,000 employees
However, some Quebecers are responding by taking a stand against the company. On Wednesday, January 24, Amazon announced the closure of its seven warehouses across Quebec, resulting in 1,700 layoffs over the coming weeks and months.
What Amazon's Quebec exit means for shoppers, workers, landlords and government
Amazon.com Inc. surprised its Quebec workers on Wednesday by announcing it will shutter all seven of its facilities in the province by March, laying off about 1,950 full-time and temporary employees as it switches to third-party delivery services.
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Canada: Why Amazon is closing operations in Quebec
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Amazon to close Quebec facilities, insists it's not because of new union
It was not immediately clear when Amazon would close its facilities, but the spokesperson told Radio-Canada it would happen in the "next two months." A Quebec Employment Ministry spokesperson ...
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Amazon Willing to Discuss Quebec Shutdown With Canadian Officials
Amazon.com said it is open to talks with officials from the Canadian and Quebec governments about the decision to shut down ...