News Summary

Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, announced a review of the country’s business relationship with Amazon following the company’s decision to withdraw from Québec. Amazon plans to close seven operation sites and eliminate approximately 1,900 jobs, including 250 unionized positions, in the province. Champagne expressed concerns about Amazon’s commitment to Canada, highlighting that the decision contradicts the company’s past efforts to collaborate with Canadian businesses and government. Despite Amazon’s denial that the closure is related to unionization, the move has prompted a call for reconsideration and further discussions.