A former economic adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump says Canada should begin reviewing the North American free trade deal with the United States as soon as possible, while Trump denies he’s using tariff threats to force a renegotiation.

François-Philippe Champagne, the federal industry minister, is calling for a review of Ottawa's "business relationship" with Amazon after the company said it will close all seven of its warehouses in Quebec.

Canada’s industry minister said Amazon.com Inc.’s decision to shut down all warehouses in Quebec and cut close to 2,000 jobs would prompt the government to examine its current deals with the e-commerce and technology company.

Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he shares the same economic vision as Mark Carney, and he's throwing his support behind the former central banker to become the next Liberal leader and prime minister.

Ministry of Industry François-Philippe Champagne sent a letter to the company, saying the decision to lay off 1,700 workers raises questions about Amazon's commitment to Canada.

Global News reported that New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh said of the closures: “What is happening in Quebec is very clearly Amazon trying to union-bust. These are workers that were trying to unionize, and Amazon is shutting down operations in the complete region, just to stop them from demanding fairness."

"Today's announcement highlights Canada's skilled workforce and booming battery ecosystem. Linamar's groundbreaking project will drive innovation in EV parts and semiconductor manufacturing. It's a win for the economy, the environment and Canadian jobs, cementing our country's position as a leader in the EV supply chain."

Canada has warned Amazon.com that it is reviewing business ties with the company’s cloud-computing unit following Amazon’s decision to shut down its warehouses in Quebec, leading to the layoff of 1,700 workers.

Canada’s industry minister said Amazon.com Inc. ’s decision to shut down all warehouses in Quebec and cut more than 1,900 jobs would prompt the government to examine its current deals with the e-commerce and technology company.

Amid turmoil in his own government, one veteran Canadian leader is trying to build a case against President-elect Trump's trade war saber-rattling.

The second-largest auto parts manufacturer in Canada, Guelph-based Linamar Corporation, has announced a $1.1-billion investment into domestic green auto manufacturing with the backing of the federal and Ontario governments.

OTTAWA — The race to replace Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is dominated by one name: Donald Trump. How to wrestle with the incoming president and his tariff threats has emerged as the defining question in the Liberal Party leadership contest.