Amazon breaks ground on 200,000-square metre fulfilment warehouse in the Halifax area

Amazon broke ground in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on a massive new warehouse that will span over 200,000 square metres. The facility, located in the Burnside industrial park, will utilize robots and employ more than 1,000 full-time staff to fulfill orders. Amazon's statement emphasized the goal of enhancing delivery speed and broadening product selection for customers in the area.

The company asserts that the use of robots will create a safer and more productive work environment. Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than $65 billion in its Canadian operations, resulting in a workforce of over 46,000 people across 60 sites. In January 2026, Amazon Canada closed seven warehouses in Quebec, eliminating 1,700 permanent jobs and 250 temporary ones, citing cost-cutting and improved service as the primary reasons.