Amazon closed a warehouse in this MP's riding. He still owns their stock

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A group of protestors march wearing signs that say "Amazon out of Quebec" in French as blue smoke floats through the air.

People take part in a protest in Montreal on Feb. 15 after Amazon announced it was closing seven warehouses in Quebec, including the only unionized warehouse in Canada. (Graham Hughes/Canadian Press)

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