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 the Canadian province of Quebec, leading to the loss of about 1,700 full-time jobs, the company said on Wednesday, prompting Ottawa to express its unhappiness.

Amazon’s decision to close Quebec warehouses and facilities has drawn reactions from the Canadian government and unions.