A Canadian union that successfully unionized one warehouse accused the company of closing its sites to fend off organizing efforts in the region.

The online retail giant said the move was not linked to recent unionization efforts by workers in the Canadian province.

Amazon’s decision to close all its distribution centers in Quebec could prompt the federal government to review its business relationship with the American e-commerce giant, warns Minister François-Philippe Champagne.

Unions had gained a foothold in one of the company’s warehouses in the province, though Amazon would not say if there was a connection.

E-commerce giant Amazon.com is exiting its operations in Quebec, leading to the loss of about 1,700 full-time jobs, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday. The online retailer will phase out operations across seven sites in the province—the only location in Canada with unionized Amazon employees —over the next two months.

Amazon’s recent Quebec warehouse closures highlight a shift in strategy, focusing on efficiency and future growth while navigating economic and market changes

Amazon just announced it will be closing its Quebec facilities in the coming weeks, according to reporting by CBC. This move will cut more than 1,700 jobs. The company said it will begin outsourcing deliveries to smaller contractors,

A company spokesperson said Amazon will outsource deliveries to smaller contractors. The spokesperson insisted that the decision was tied to cost savings — not the recent unionization of about 200 employees at the Laval,

E-commerce giant Amazon.com is exiting its operations in Quebec, leading to the loss of about 1,700 full-time jobs, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday. The online retailer will phase out operations across seven sites in the province — the only location in Canada with unionized Amazon employees — over the next two months.