MISSISSAUGA—Walmart is buying 13 of the former Target Canada stores plus a distribution centre in Cornwall, Ont.

Walmart Canada says it will spend about $165 million for the leases and properties and a further $185 million on renovations.

“Walmart is committed to the Canadian market, and this agreement helps us accelerate our growth plans ensuring more Canadians have access to our low prices,” said Dirk Van den Berghe, president and CEO of Walmart Canada.

“The 13 stores acquired are well situated, and we are excited to bring Walmart's successful Supercentre offer to customers in these markets.”The $350-million plan is subject to court approval, as part of Target’s exit from the Canadian market.

Walmart expects renovations to start in a few months and to employ about 1,500 trade and construction workers.

It also plans to hire about 2,400 people to set up and staff the stores and another 1,000 for the distribution centre.

Here is a list of where the new stores will be:

Scottsdale Mall, Delta, B.C.

Coquitlam Centre, Coquitlam, B.C.

Surrey Place/Central City, Surrey, B.C.

Haney Place Mall, Maple Ridge, B.C.

Southdale Centre, Winnipeg

Guelph

Pen Centre, St. Catharines

Distribution Centre, Cornwall, Ont.

Bayshore Shopping Centre, Ottawa

Billings Bridge Plaza, Ottawa

Candiac Power Centre, Candiac, Que.

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Terrarium Shopping Centre, Pointe Claire, Que.

Galeries Chagnon, Levis, Que.

Place Fleur De Lys, Quebec City

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