and globally, and welcoming top-
tier talent to fill exciting roles across
Amazon."
"Amazon's long-term commitment to
our province is a vote of confidence in
our skilled workforce and competitive
business environment," said Ontario
Premier Doug Ford. "It sends a clear
signal to the world that Ontario is
Open for Business."
"Canada is recognized globally as a
leader in the innovation economy, and
Amazon'sexpansionof itsTorontotech
hub isproof thatCanada's talentedand
skilled workforce has what it takes to
compete and succeed. We welcome
Amazon's investment in Toronto and
the jobs they have created all across
Canada," said Bill Morneau, Minister of
Finance & Member of Parliament for
Toronto Centre.
"Amazon's expansion of its Toronto
Tech Hub underscores the incredible
tech talent we have in our city, and
jobs like these allow us to retain and
attract high tech talent locally," said
Toronto Mayor John Tory.
Amazon's Toronto Tech Hub is one of
the company's 18 Tech Hubs outside
Seattle in North America, which
together employ more than 20,000
people building new products and
services for Amazon customers. The
Toronto-based teams support the
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