Online course platform Thinkific has laid off 96 employees, representing 30 percent of its global staff. This significant reduction is part of a strategic pivot to concentrate solely on enterprise and mid-market clients. The company stated the... — 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. Further details regarding... — read more 

Hamilton Health Sciences announced significant layoffs impacting 413 positions, including 143 nursing roles. This decision aims to address a projected $150-million budget deficit for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Union representatives and patients have... — read more 

Aluminum producer Novelis has announced significant layoffs at its Kingston facility. The company attributes this decision directly to the impact of U.S. tariffs on imported aluminum. Approximately 80 workers, including both salaried and hourly... — read more 

Injured workers are protesting the closure of WSIB offices and the layoff of 460 staff across Northern Ontario. The Thunder Bay and District Injured Workers Support Group is demanding an immediate halt to these changes. They argue that these closures... — read more 

New research suggests companies using AI for layoffs may face higher costs rehiring staff later. Gartner predicts 30% of AI-displaced workers will need to be brought back by 2029. This rehiring could be more expensive than their original salaries... — read more 

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision clarifies that temporary layoff clauses, when compliant with the Employment Standards Act, are not considered termination clauses. This ruling distinguishes between temporary layoffs and permanent... — read more 

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has initiated nationwide layoffs impacting its contact center employees. The affected staff were notified last week through individual meetings, with many expressing surprise at the sudden job cuts. Reports suggest... — read more 

The Ontario Science Centre has eliminated 30 positions, including its entire science department, in a significant restructuring. These layoffs represent an 18% reduction in the unionized workforce and erase over 540 combined years of service. The... — read more 

The Ontario Science Centre has laid off 31 employees, according to the union representing them. These job reductions have reportedly eliminated the centre's standalone science unit. The provincial government stated these changes are part of a plan to... — read more 

Pleasant Valley Remanufacturing has reduced its workforce to a single employee due to the ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the United States. The company owner cited increasing American tariffs and a shortage of raw materials as major... — read more 

Indie game developer KO_OP is reducing its workforce by 13 employees to ensure the studio's survival. The company stated that this decision was made to prioritize the studio's continuation over profit maximization. KO_OP claims to have conducted... — read more 

The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that a six-month unpaid layoff did not constitute wrongful dismissal. This decision affirms a prior ruling from a lower court. The court found that a temporary layoff clause within an employment contract was... — read more 

Calgary-based FinTech company Neo Financial has announced significant layoffs, impacting 102 employees. This reduction represents approximately 10 percent of the company's total staff. The decision was made to streamline operations and foster a more... — read more 

A Thunder Bay tire recycling company is experiencing significant operational challenges due to a backlog in Ontario's tire recycling system. This has resulted in approximately 20,000 tires accumulating on their property, exceeding storage limits and... — read more 

Brink Forest Products is significantly reducing its workforce at its Prince George facility. Approximately 55 jobs will be eliminated, bringing the staff down to around 30 employees. This move is attributed to mounting industry pressures, including... — read more 

A podcast episode titled "Coffee 'N' Law" featured employment lawyer Ashley Brown. The discussion focused on considerations for employers planning layoffs and terminations. Brown shared insights with host Amy Davies of First30. The episode is part of... — read more 

Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board is undergoing significant layoffs, impacting 566 employees. Concurrently, concerns are surfacing from both affected staff and their union regarding the agency's increasing reliance on artificial... — read more 

Conestoga College has laid off an additional 32 full-time professors. This latest round of job reductions follows hundreds of previous layoffs since 2025. The college cited a significant decline in international student enrollment as the primary... — read more 

General Motors has reached a tentative agreement with Canadian auto union Unifor. The deal includes wage increases and bonuses for workers. It also addresses job security for employees at the CAMI Assembly plant. Union members are voting on the... — read more 

New U.S. tariffs have devastated Nova Scotia's pine export market, leading to immediate layoffs in the forestry sector. Approximately 60 to 80 percent of the province's pine products, valued at $25 million, are now subject to a 50 percent tariff... — read more 

Several prominent Canadian radio stations have recently ceased operations, impacting local sports and news coverage. This trend is attributed to declining advertising revenue and evolving audience habits, forcing media companies to re-evaluate their... — read more 

The head of the Aluminium Association of Canada stated that the industry is not experiencing any layoffs. Jean Simard, the CEO, made these remarks in response to recent tariff impacts. He emphasized that the sector is not facing workforce reductions... — read more 

Corus Entertainment has implemented another round of layoffs, impacting employees at its Toronto radio station News 640, Global National, and Global BC. The company stated these changes are necessary to adapt to evolving business needs and ensure... — read more 

Ontario hospitals are experiencing severe financial strain due to provincial underfunding, leading to staff shortages and reduced care quality. A report highlights that Ontario funds its hospitals at the lowest per capita rate in Canada. This deficit... — read more 

Hinterland has confirmed workforce reductions following the postponement of its upcoming game. These layoffs are a direct result of the studio's need to manage its financial resources. The decision highlights the precarious nature of game development... — read more 

Ubisoft Toronto has recently reduced its staff by 40 employees. This action is part of a broader cost-reduction strategy by the parent company, Ubisoft. The layoffs are occurring amidst significant economic pressures within the gaming sector... — read more 

A union representing 281 workers at Extendicare Countryside is criticizing management for recent issues. They argue that corporate layoffs and cuts, not isolated problems, led to a provincial order to stop new admissions. Workers have voiced concerns... — read more 

Live Nation and Veeps have laid off nearly all employees at several influential music publications. These publications, including BrooklynVegan, Alternative Press, Revolver, and Goldmine, were vital to underground music culture. Experts note that... — read more 

The Nova Scotia government is consolidating employment support services for income assistance recipients. This change will move approximately 1,100 individuals to the Nova Scotia Works network. An existing income assistance-specific employment... — read more 

The Upper Grand District School Board is reducing its custodial and maintenance workforce by 21 positions. This reduction includes laying off 12 caretakers and not filling nine vacant roles. The board states these changes reflect necessary... — read more 

Rogers Sports & Media has laid off over 20 employees. The cuts impact Omni Television and Citytv. These reductions are part of a larger workforce reduction plan. The company is continuing its restructuring efforts. This news affects Canadian media... — read more 

HF Sinclair will cease base oil refining at its Mississauga facility by 2027. This marks the end of over 80 years of local base oil production at the site. The company will continue lubricant blending, packaging, and R&D operations. Base oils are... — read more 

Canada has introduced a new online portal for workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. This Employment Insurance program offers financial support to individuals facing unemployment due to circumstances like mass layoffs... — read more 

Rogers Sports & Media recently laid off 230 news media workers across six radio stations nationwide. This action followed the company's significant investment in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. Union representatives criticized these decisions as... — read more 

Corus Entertainment is consolidating its Global News Morning programs in Prairie and Eastern markets. This change follows recent workforce reductions within the company. A single regional edition will replace existing local morning shows. The... — read more 

The University of Windsor is temporarily halting operations at its Cross-Border Institute. This decision comes as the new Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opens, connecting Windsor and Detroit. Union representatives expressed dismay at the... — read more 

WestJet flight attendants have voted with near-unanimous support to authorize a strike. This strong mandate reflects a deep-seated frustration with the airline's compensation model. The core issue revolves around unpaid work performed before and... — read more 

Lumber producer Interfor is shifting its corporate support functions from British Columbia to Peachtree City, Georgia. This move aims to align corporate operations with the majority of its business, which is located in the US South and Northwest... — read more 

Rogers Radio has recently implemented layoffs that have significantly affected hockey journalism. This news comes from The Hockey Writers, an NHL news outlet. The extent of these job cuts and their long-term implications for sports reporting remain... — read more