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Judge Halts Retailer’s Bid for Former Hudson’s Bay Space at Yorkdale

Judge blocks department store from moving into former HBC space at Yorkdale mall. A proposed plan to open a new retailer in the former Hudson’s Bay space at Yorkdale Shopping Centre has been stopped by an Ontario judge. The decision blocks a deal that would have transferred the large anchor location to a discount-focused department store operator. The court found that the arrangement did not meet the standards required for such a major tenancy change, supporting Yorkdale’s position that the retailer was not an appropriate fit for the mall’s upscale environment. The ruling ends months of dispute over the future of the vacant three-level space and underscores the challenges malls face as they try to repurpose former department store footprints. Yorkdale, known for its luxury brands and high-end positioning, is now expected to pursue alternatives that better align with its long‑term strategy.
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Amazon's Union Efforts in Quebec Meet Resistance

 


In a surprising turn of events, Amazon has announced the closure of all seven of its warehouses in Quebec, resulting in nearly 2,000 job losses. This decision comes just months after workers at a warehouse in Laval successfully unionized, marking the first unionized Amazon workforce in Canada. Despite Amazon's insistence that the closures are unrelated to the unionization efforts, many are skeptical, viewing this move as a direct attempt to quash the union push.

The closures have sparked outrage among workers and union leaders, who argue that Amazon is trying to send a message to other employees considering unionization. Quebec's Labour Minister has vowed to ensure that Amazon respects all labour laws, while federal officials are calling for a review of Ottawa's business relationship with the company.

As the debate continues, the future of unionization efforts at Amazon remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is that the fight for workers' rights in Quebec is far from over.



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