Coatmaker Canada confirmed to the Journal that it will transfer its factory operations from Boisbriand to Montreal in three months, but declined to say how many employees will be laid off even though the figure of 180 appears in a recent layoff notice. .
“Our lease expiring at the end of July, Canada Goose will consolidate the activities of our Boisbriand plant in our Chabanel premises during the following months, including the transfer of employees,” a spokeswoman for the Journal told the Journal. the company on Monday.
“The historic Chabanel garment district is a perfect fit for Montreal manufacturers and has many advantages, including access to public transit, talent and opportunities for future expansion in the area,” it continued.
Silence on layoffs
In a layoff notice sent to the Quebec government, we can read that 180 workers will lose their jobs on July 15.
However, despite our repeated requests, Canada Goose refused to say on Monday if this figure was still the right one or if there will be more or fewer employees affected by this reorganization.
“We remain deeply committed to our business in Canada and will continue to manufacture our products locally in Quebec and across the country,” the company said vaguely.
– Further details will follow.