Aurora Cannabis to close Aurora Sky facility in Edmonton
Global News
After reducing its workforce to 25 per cent back in 2020, Aurora Cannabis announced Thursday it would be closing its Aurora Sky facility in Edmonton.
As part of its cost savings plans indicated in its third quarter results, Aurora Cannabis announced Thursday it would be closing its Aurora Sky facility in Edmonton.
“We will continue to employ a talented team in Alberta, operate an Edmonton office and remain committed to our business in Canada as a whole,” Aurora Cannabis’ vice president of communications Michelle Lefler told Global News in an email.
“This decision was not taken lightly. The company continues to make tough yet responsible changes to optimize our business to meet the challenges and opportunities of the cannabis industry and position Aurora for long-term global success.
“Our patients and consumers in Alberta can continue to rely on Aurora as a provider of premium cannabis they trust,” Lefler wrote.
“Aurora’s roots will always be in Alberta. We are grateful to all Albertans for their ongoing support of our business. Most importantly, we want to recognize the hard work of our employees and thank them for their contributions.
“During this transition, we are committed to supporting all employees who are impacted by this decision and will provide a full suite of resources to assist them.”
Aurora Cannabis created its headquarters in Edmonton in 2018.
The Edmonton-based company announced job cuts in December 2020. The workforce at Aurora Sky near the Edmonton International Airport — one of the world’s largest cannabis facilities — was scaled back by 75 per cent. That meant 214 workers lost jobs at that time.