I didn't read Amazon's requirements doc; was an out-of-the-box "educated workforce" a requirement? It seems like that could be seeded with new grad hires and existing Amazon employees who are willing to relocate for much lower cost of living. If Amazon is thinking big enough and long term enough they could also invest in improving the education system in the area at the secondary and higher level (e.g., grants for faculty hires and curriculum development).

Toronto homes are like a million bucks each, good luck.

Ann Arbor is nearby?