Metro Closing Ottawa distribution centre, 41 employees affected
What’s happening at Metro?
Metro is shuttering its produce distribution centre in Ottawa — affecting approximately 41 employees.
In a statement to CTV News, the grocery giant said it plans to close the facility on Old Innes Road on May 11.
“Since 2017, Metro has invested nearly $1 billion in the modernization of our distribution network in both Ontario and Quebec,” spokesperson Stephanie Bonk told the news outlet.
“During this time, the Ottawa produce distribution centre has been critical to the success of the project by taking on temporary produce volumes while construction was completed.”
Bonk added that Metro is offering available positions at its grocery distribution centre in Ottawa to as many affected workers as possible.
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