Canada Goose has opened its fifth factory, the first one in Quebec, as part of its commitment to Canadian manufacturing. The 95,000-square-foot facility, which is located in Boisbriand, has already created more than 125 jobs and is expected to create 325 more by the end of 2018. The company has also announced a new raw material and cutting distribution center in Ontario, which is set to open in Scarborough. The upcoming 117,000-square-foot center will house raw materials centrally in an effort to improve efficiencies and production capacity.
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