AMAZON APPROVAL DISAPPOINTS CANADIAN BOOK INDUSTRY
April 1st, 2010
BY EMMA JACKSON
THE CANADIAN book industry has said it is "disappointed but not surprised" after the Canadian government approved US-based Amazon's proposal to establish a physical presence in Canada, opening a warehousing and delivery centre.
Canadian Booksellers Association executive director Susan Dayus told The Bookseller: "I don't think that it was a surprise", citing "the way the government spoke...about free trade and opening our doors" during a recent opening of a parliamentary session. "But it was disheartening ...
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