The Canada Goose company, known for its parkas and many winter coats, is abandoning the Boisbriand plant it opened in 2017. About 180 employees will lose their jobs by July, according to mass layoff notices published by the Labor Ministry.
“Our lease expires at the end of July, and Canada Goose will consolidate our Boisbriand plant operations at our Chabanel premises in the following months, including the transfer of employees,” the company replied in an emailed official statement. Press. The historic Chabanel Garment District is a perfect fit for Montreal manufacturers and has many advantages, including public transportation, talent and future expansion opportunities in the area. We are committed to our business in Canada and will continue to manufacture our products locally in Quebec and across the country. »
At this time, it is impossible to know the total number of employees employed at the Boisbriand plant or the number of employees who will be transferred to Montreal.
Last fall, during a tour of winter coat specialist Rue Chabanel’s facilities, company representatives said a total of 300 positions were vacant at the Montreal and Boisbriand factories. Quebec, Canada Goose then had 700 employees.
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