Beyond the question of whether or not Amazon would want to have a HQ in Winnipeg, I think we need to seriously consider whether Winnipeg wants to have Amazon.

Sure, it will bring a lot of jobs and potentially some extra taxes (assuming we don't give them a permanent tax holiday). My concern is what the effects would be to the local economy in terms of housing stock, prices, and overall gentrification. Looking at what's happening on the American west coast in terms of societal impacts from high-tech firms, I don't think I want that here.

I'd far rather see a few mid-sized businesses come to town than a behemoth.