Toronto confident about Amazon bid a year into search for new North American HQ
TORONTO — Canada’s most populous city remains confident it has what it takes to snag Amazon’s second North American headquarters a year after the online retail giant launched its search for a new home base.
With Amazon expected to make its decision by the end of the year, Toronto’s mayor said the city — the only Canadian contender to make the short list — is uniquely positioned to host the company.
“We put forward a strong bid that highlights the fact that the Toronto Region has emerged as a global centre of innovation and technology because of our talented, diverse and inclusive workforce,” John Tory said in a statement to The Canadian Press.
“There is no other region in North America that can boast the same talent, the same quality of life, the same vibrancy and economic strength. We made that point to Amazon in our pitch and in person when they visited us here.”