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A little article from CNN about the HQ2. No mention of Calgary, but Canada gets a nod for immigration policies.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/10/04/tech...als/index.html

Canada

Canadian cities such as Toronto and Vancouver are also throwing their hat into the ring.

These places could be especially attractive given uncertainty surrounding immigration in the U.S., according to Ravi Madhavan, a professor of business administration at the University of Pittsburgh and an expert in corporate strategy.

"If [Amazon] wants to hire tens of thousands of tech employees, they have to think be thinking about the visa environment. [Canada] will give them a terrific hedge," Madhavan said.

A spokeswoman for Toronto Global, a firm putting together the Toronto region's bid, also touted Canada's immigration policies.

"Our open immigration policies make it easier for companies to gain access to global talent, and our inclusive and tolerant society makes Canada and the Toronto Region a top choice for international students," the spokeswoman said.

A spokeswoman for the Vancouver Economic Commission made a similar argument.
"Canada's immigration system, with a two-week turnaround time for tech workers' visas, is incredibly welcoming," she said.