MONTREAL — Amazon Canada says it is closing all seven of its warehouses in Quebec over the next two months.

The online retailer says 1,700 permanent employees in the province will be laid off, as will 250 temporary workers.

The decision comes amid strained labour relations with unionized employees at the multinational’s warehouse in Laval, Que., a Montreal suburb.

The decision comes amid strained labour relations with unionized employees at the multinational's warehouse in Laval, Quebec.{ai:summary}<p>Amazon Canada will close all seven of its warehouses in Quebec within two months, resulting in the layoff of 1,700 permanent and 250 temporary workers. This decision follows ongoing labor disputes with unionized employees at its Laval warehouse. #economy</p>

Amazon Canada says it will close all seven of its warehouses in Quebec

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