Amazon, Quebec and Canada

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.
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 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.
Amazon Layoffs Prompt Canada to Review Government Deals
Canada’s industry minister said Amazon.com Inc.’s decision to shut down all warehouses in Quebec and cut close to 2,000 jobs would prompt the government to examine its current deals with the e-commerce and technology company.
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 operations in the country’s French-speaking province, which would lead to 1,
Ottawa to review ‘business relationship’ with Amazon following Quebec shutdown
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.
Quebec’s Ban on Religious Symbols Will Be Tested at the Supreme Court
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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 ...
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Canada's Irving claims men's aerials silver at World Cup event in Quebec
Canadian freestyle skier Lewis Irving reached his first World Cup podium in two years with a men's aerials silver medal on home soil Saturday.
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California wildfires: Quebec's 'Super Scooper' planes, pilots draw praise as Canada steps up despite Trump's threats
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Supreme Court of Canada to hear challenge to Quebec secularism law
The Supreme Court of Canada announced on Thursday that it will hear a landmark challenge to Quebec's secularism law, Bill 21. The law was passed in 2019 and prohibits certain public sector employees ...
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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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Amazon agrees to discuss closures of Quebec warehouses with government officials, but say plans remain unchanged
Amazon is willing to discuss the closures of its Quebec warehouses with Canadian and provincial officials, confirmed ...