Rio Tinto is reducing its workforce at the Nemaska Lithium Plant in Quebec. This decision comes as a result of slowing sales in the electric vehicle market. The impact of these layoffs on the local community is a significant concern. The company has... — read more 

Sherritt International is implementing temporary layoffs for approximately 280 Canadian workers, impacting nearly half of its domestic workforce. The job reductions are a direct consequence of the company's idle nickel and cobalt refinery in Fort... — read more 

The CEO of Roshel stated his company will not assume responsibility for over 2,200 workers laid off at the Brampton assembly plant. Roshel recently purchased the idle plant from Stellantis. The CEO emphasized that while they prioritize local hiring... — read more 

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is combining its underperforming active equities division with another department. This strategic move aims to create a new unit focused on Active Public Markets. The combined department will manage investments... — read more 

Unionized workers at Dom Lipa are protesting planned staffing reductions. These cuts will reduce the number of personal support workers on duty. The union states this will strain remaining staff and impact resident care. Workers are calling for the... — read more 

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Nova Steel is temporarily laying off 36 employees at its Saint-Patrick facility. This decision stems from increased competition due to unfairly priced steel pipe imports. The company has invested significantly in technology but still struggles to... — read more 

Sherritt International Corporation is temporarily laying off approximately 280 employees, representing 47% of its Canadian workforce. These layoffs are expected to last around 90 days as the company works to restore its metals refining operations... — read more 

New data indicates Canadian small businesses are experiencing significant financial pressures due to rising costs and reduced consumer spending. Many businesses report shrinking profit margins and lost sales, impacting their ability to cover... — read more 

More than half of Parks Canada employees have received layoff warnings. This comes despite recent government encouragement for Canadians to visit national parks. The agency is implementing these measures due to budget constraints. The exact number of... — read more 

Reports indicate that Geotab has recently implemented significant layoffs. Online discussions suggest approximately 350 employees, or about 10% of the company's staff, have been affected. Affected employees are reportedly seeking legal counsel... — read more 

The province is attempting to secure over 106,000 acres of timberland. This acquisition is intended to ensure the land remains connected to the Nackawic mill. Layoffs are anticipated at the mill due to this situation. The government is actively... — read more 

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves expressed hope that laid-off Stelco workers could return to their jobs before the holiday season. This potential recall hinges on an anticipated increase in Canadian customer purchases of domestic steel... — read more 

Microsoft is extending voluntary buyout offers to approximately 60,000 employees, representing about a quarter of its global workforce. This initiative aims to manage headcount and avoid further layoffs. Eligible employees at the vice president level... — read more 

The Canada Revenue Agency is implementing workforce adjustments that will result in approximately 260 employee layoffs. These reductions will affect both executive and non-executive positions across various regional offices. While 735 employees were... — read more 

New trade figures from Global Affairs Canada contradict Cleveland-Cliffs' primary reason for recent layoffs at its Stelco facilities. The data indicates that a significant portion of Canadian steel imports originate from the U.S., not the overseas... — read more 

SNDL announced significant layoffs at its manufacturing facility, reducing its workforce by over 30%. These job cuts are part of a broader restructuring of its ca--abis operations, including exiting unprofitable dried flower products. The company... — read more 

North Bay Regional Health Centre has issued layoff notices to 26 employees. This reduction is part of a plan to address a projected $14 million deficit. The Canadian Union of Public Employees confirmed the number of affected positions. Other unions... — read more 

ConocoPhillips has confirmed new layoffs affecting its Canadian workforce. The company will eliminate an undisclosed number of employee and contractor positions. These reductions follow previous workforce reductions that occurred in 2025. The company... — read more 

Parks Canada is undergoing a significant workforce adjustment affecting nearly half of its staff in the Northwest Territories and Yukon. This restructuring is part of a broader federal expenditure review requiring budget reductions. While letters... — read more 

Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is facing criticism for planned premium reductions for employers in 2027. The Ontario Compensation Employees’ Union argues these savings should instead fund better support for injured workers. The... — read more 

Parks Canada is planning to eliminate the equivalent of 500 full-time positions due to a significant budget reduction. The agency confirmed this workforce adjustment will occur over the next three years. Nearly 3,000 employees have been notified that... — read more 

Canada's Industry Minister has issued a 15-day ultimatum to Cleveland-Cliffs, the owner of Stelco, to reverse recent layoffs. The minister asserts the company is violating commitments made under the Investment Canada Act. Failure to comply could... — read more 

Parks Canada is initiating a second phase of workforce adjustment, impacting nearly 3,000 employees. This move is part of a broader strategy to achieve budget reduction targets through organizational transformation. The agency is sending out... — read more 

Polyethics Industries has temporarily laid off 118 employees in Orillia, Ontario, due to financial pressures. These challenges stem from U.S. tariffs, lost business, and difficulties securing financing. The company states that recalling these workers... — read more 

Vale Base Metals has confirmed organizational changes resulting in job cuts at its Sudbury operations. These reductions primarily impacted management and non-unionized positions. The company stated the changes were to align its workforce with... — read more 

Lightspeed Commerce is implementing a company-wide restructuring that impacts 250 roles. This initiative includes both employee layoffs and the elimination of vacant positions. The company aims to streamline operations and reallocate resources... — read more 

Confederation College is preparing for additional faculty layoffs, according to the Ontario Public Service Employees Union. The union states that at least five percent more teaching staff will be let go. This follows the suspension of several... — read more 

Valnet has announced significant job reductions impacting its workforce. The company is implementing these layoffs as part of a strategic restructuring. This move is expected to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Details regarding the... — read more 

Unimotor is set to reduce production at its St. Thomas facility. A significant portion of this work will be relocated to Mexico. This move is attributed to global competitiveness and market pressures, not tariffs. The exact number of affected... — read more 

A new group in Toronto is helping individuals navigate job loss through weekly hikes. Founder Tony Zhang, who was laid off from Meta, was inspired by a similar initiative in California. The Toronto Layoff Hiking Group provides a space for people to... — read more 

Layoffs are beginning at the Big River sawmill, prompting criticism from the NDP who accuse the provincial government of inaction. The government states that support teams have been deployed multiple times to assist affected workers. Union... — read more 

An auto parts facility in St. Thomas will reduce its output as some operations are relocated. The parent company, Standard Motor Products, cited global competitiveness and market pressures for the decision. An unspecified number of employees will be... — read more 

Nearly 100 people gathered to support forestry jobs as a local mill prepares to idle. Approximately 350 workers will be laid off at the end of October. This event was part of a national day of action organized by Unifor. Local leaders and politicians... — read more 

Lululemon has reduced its fabric development team by seven positions. This reorganization occurred in August as the company shifts capabilities closer to international vendors. The move aims to improve supply chain execution and prevent product... — read more 

Canada experienced a significant job deficit in September, losing 68,300 positions, marking the second consecutive monthly decline. This downturn is attributed to escalating trade disputes with the United States and persistently high oil prices. The... — read more 

A legal expert suggests the Canadian government should consider nationalizing Stelco, a U.S.-owned steel plant in Hamilton, due to recent layoffs. Professor Nicolas Lamp believes this action could provide transparency and time to ensure decisions... — read more 

Stelco has commenced issuing layoff notices to its employees, with the first job cuts scheduled to take effect this Sunday. Approximately 90 workers are expected to receive notices this week, impacting around 330 individuals at the Hamilton plant... — read more 

Ontario and Canada are providing over $203,000 to support Stelco workers impacted by upcoming layoffs. This funding will assist 75 workers and jobseekers with skills assessments and training plans. The announcement follows federal pressure on Stelco... — read more 

Montreal-based apparel retailer Reitmans has eliminated 41 positions at its corporate offices. These layoffs are part of a larger reorganization strategy intended to enhance the company's profitability. The reductions occurred in September and are... — read more