DOESN'T IT GET COLD IN WINNIPEG?
LIKE REALLY COLD?
We cannot tell a lie. Winnipeg gets cold in winter with
bright blue skies and fine white snow that glistens in
the sunshine. The city has made winter cool with miles
of skating trails lined with international architecturally-
designed warming huts, a lavish Scandinavian-style outdoor
spa and vibrant winter festivities. There's plenty to do
indoors too from restaurants with nationally-renowned
chefs to art museums, clubs and dazzling concerts.
WHAT ABOUT SAL ARIES?
Our Winnipeg employees will be paid the same as their
colleagues at Day One and elsewhere. What you do with
the savings is up to you. Did we mention there is an
international airport in Winnipeg?
WHAT ABOUT BENEFITS?
It's Canada, so, you know, free health care. Did you know
that Canada's government health care system is ranked
among the top 10 in the world and having it stands to
save Amazon nearly $600 million a year once the campus
is at full capacity. Plus Amazon will provide competitive
benefits packages.
MORE ABOUT THE INCENTIVES?
The governments of Manitoba and Canada have
generous tax credit programs that we anticipate will
bring up to $1.76 billion in cash incentives over time.
Additionally, the City of Winnipeg is prepared to consider
Tax Increment Financing and other programs to assist
Amazon in assembling and developing real estate.
TIF funding is not yet quantified, but could be significant.
A recent $400 million development in Winnipeg qualified
for nearly $20 million in TIF funding.
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO CALL THE WINNIPEG HQ?
Jeff liked the idea of calling it Aurora Borealis HQ.
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