Amazon, Canada and Quebec

Amazon layoffs in Canada sees gov't threaten to "review" relationship with company
Global News reported that New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh said of the closures: “What is happening in Quebec is very clearly Amazon trying to union-bust. These are workers that were trying to unionize, and Amazon is shutting down operations in the complete region, just to stop them from demanding fairness."
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 Business Ties with Amazon Over Quebec Cuts
Ministry of Industry François-Philippe Champagne sent a letter to the company, saying the decision to lay off 1,700 workers raises questions about Amazon's commitment to Canada.
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.
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 to review government deals with Amazon after layoffs
Canada’s industry minister said Amazon.com Inc. ’s decision to shut down all warehouses in Quebec and cut more than 1,900 jobs would prompt the government to examine its current deals with the e-commerce and technology company.
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)
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 ...
Amazon open to discussing Quebec shutdown with Canadian officials, WSJ reports
Amazon is open to talks with officials from the Canadian and Quebec governments about the decision to shut down operations in the country’s ...
More than 4,000 people bought this electric scrubber in the past month — save 88% on Amazon Canada
More than 4,000 people bought one of these in the last month and it has a 4.6-star rating on Amazon Canada. The scrubber is ...
Why a unionized warehouse in Quebec posed a threat to Amazon
The Amazon case recalls another dispute 20 years ago in Quebec involving Walmart Canada. In 2004, that company closed a store in Jonquière, Que., citing profitability troubles just months after ...
Amazon to close Quebec warehouses and lay off 1,700 workers
The online retail giant said the move was not linked to recent unionization efforts by workers in the Canadian province.
Amazon Canada shoppers say this $35 smart plug is a 'game changer' for your home: 'Works like a charm'
With more than 13,000 5-star reviews, many Amazon shoppers say the Amazon Smart Plug is an easy way to streamline your home's electronics. However, if you're not ultra-tech savvy, shoppers cautioned ...