CPAC is laying off staff and cutting programs. This decision comes despite a recent CRTC wholesale rate increase approval. The channel will cease production of PrimeTime Politics and L'Essentiel. CPAC faces accelerating revenue declines and... — read more 

GeoComply is laying off 15% of its global workforce. The Vancouver-based tech company employs 450 people. This move is part of a "deliberate strategic evolution." The company aims to optimize operations and drive future growth. It plans to... — read more 

SAIT is cutting 30 permanent faculty positions in 2026. The institution faces serious financial challenges. These include a decline in international student enrollment and a provincially-implemented tuition cap. For non-unionized employees, a layoff... — read more 

Canadian employment experienced minor growth in March 2026, marking the best Labour Force Survey of the year. The national unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.7%. Statistics Canada data indicates that weak hiring is the primary issue, not... — read more 

Layoffs are occurring at Woodbridge Foam in Blenheim. The plant is retooling for housing industry products. Layoffs will begin in May and continue through December. Up to 88 hourly and eight salaried employees could be laid off. The new product line... — read more 

A health care union protested layoffs at Extendicare Countryside in Sudbury. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) reported 21 workers received layoff notices. These layoffs reportedly include eight registered practical nurses and other... — read more 

Federal budget cuts are significantly reducing funding for immigrant settlement services in Ontario. These reductions are forcing agencies to cut programs and lay off staff. The Immigrants Working Centre in Hamilton already laid off six staff and... — read more 

The Okanagan College Faculty Association won a labor dispute. The grievance concerned layoffs of three arts faculty members in 2025. Okanagan College cited reduced international student enrollment for the staffing adjustments. An arbitrator ruled the... — read more 

The Upper Grand District School Board issued 100 layoff notices. These notices affect elementary teachers and early childhood educators. The action stems from a projected two percent enrollment drop. This decline means 561 fewer students by September... — read more 

St. Clair College approved a budget projecting a $5.5 million deficit. Staffing cuts are expected to affect teaching positions this fall. Approximately 37 faculty members are retiring this spring through a voluntary exit program. These retirements... — read more 

Eidos Montreal announced 124 employee layoffs. These cuts are due to changing project needs. Studio leader David Anfossi is also stepping down. He served the studio for 19 years. This marks the third wave of layoffs since March 2025. ... — read more 

SkyTrain janitorial workers are raising concerns about their new employer. SEIU Local 2 alleges Dexterra Group laid off workers and increased workloads. Workers report insufficient cleaning supplies and alleged harassment. At least 17 janitorial... — read more 

Ontario college presidents' salaries remained high in 2025 despite widespread layoffs. The college sector faced significant challenges, including campus closures and program cuts. A federal cap on international students heavily impacted college... — read more 

Mohawk College eliminated 72 positions in recent months. This included 62 full-time roles and 10 vacant positions. The cuts were part of a restructuring process. Fifty-seven employees also took voluntary exit packages. Overall, about 580 positions... — read more 

Okanagan College has reduced its staff. This follows a 50 percent decrease in international student enrollment. Federal changes limiting international students caused this decline. The college implemented layoffs and early retirement programs... — read more 

George Brown Polytechnic initiated a large-scale termination. This affects 51 employees, including both hourly and salaried staff. The college cites shifting government policies and budget pressures. Full-time enrollment dropped 29 percent from... — read more 

Conestoga College recently laid off nearly 400 employees. This included 181 faculty members and 197 support staff. Some staff were also forced into part-time roles. Declining international student enrollment is a primary cause. The college is also... — read more 

The London Home Builders’ Association warns of significant job losses. Over 60 percent of its members laid off staff last year. Further layoffs are expected in the next six months. The London construction sector lost approximately 5,800 jobs since... — read more 

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is investigating recent job cuts at BIOVECTRA. The PEI-based firm began workforce reductions in March 2026. Employment lawyers are reviewing severance offers for affected non-unionized staff. Canadian law often treats such... — read more 

Humber Polytechnic has begun involuntary layoffs. A voluntary exit program was offered first. It did not meet the required budget reduction. The college faces significant financial pressures. Financial strain impacts post-secondary institutions... — read more 

Providence University College and Theological Seminary is implementing staff layoffs. Approximately 10 percent of its 115 employees are affected. This action stems from federal funding cuts and international student caps. The institution's projected... — read more 

Smurfit Westrock is continuing to optimize its portfolio in early 2026, with planned facility closures affecting jobs in North America.Planned closures in Quebec in March 2026 will affect approximately 90... — read more 

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) recently laid off 45 faculty and staff members. This decision was made to address a $20 million deficit for the 2026/27 fiscal year. The deficit is primarily attributed to federal government caps on... — read more 

Algoma Steel will proceed with most planned layoffs. Approximately 1,000 employees were initially slated for reduction. Some workers will receive extensions for training or other reasons. Workforce reductions are occurring in phases. The company is... — read more 

Algoma Steel is proceeding with significant workforce reductions. Approximately 1,000 of its 2,366 employees will be affected. The layoffs are being implemented in a phased approach. Some employees received extensions beyond their initial layoff... — read more 

Newell Brands announced significant changes for Yankee Candle. The company plans to close 20 stores. These closures affect locations in the United States and Canada. Approximately 900 Yankee Candle employees will be laid off. This action is part of a... — read more 

Warner Bros Montreal has experienced an unknown number of layoffs. This occurred amidst the acquisition of Warner Bros by Paramount Skydance. Employees shared news of their cuts on LinkedIn. The layoffs affected various departments, including... — read more 

The federal government is extending its work-sharing program. This initiative helps employers avoid mass layoffs. It supports businesses facing unexpected economic slowdowns. The program is now extended until March 31, 2027. This measure aims to... — read more 

The Peel District School Board issued layoff notices. More than 300 teachers received these notices for next September. Declining student enrollment is the primary reason for the cuts. The board's student population has decreased by nearly 10,000 in... — read more 

Bruyère Health plans to eliminate approximately 55 front-line positions. These roles include nurses and personal support workers. The Ottawa-based organization calls this a "redeployment process." This process may include potential layoffs for... — read more 

Saskatchewan Polytechnic continues to experience job cuts. The institution has laid off 151 employees across 2025 and 2026. Recently, 23 full-time and part-time positions were eliminated. The health information management program is also suspended... — read more 

Ssense reported 215 layoffs last month to the Quebec government. This brings the total to 307 layoffs over the past year. The luxury online retailer filed for bankruptcy protection in August. Founders recently received court approval to buy back the... — read more 

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is implementing another round of layoffs this week. These cuts will impact unionized employees. The university faces a sharp decline in revenue. This is primarily due to falling international student enrollment... — read more 

Electronic Arts is cutting staff at its Vancouver-based Full Circle studio. These layoffs occur during a period of broad corporate change for the company. Management is reiterating support for ongoing projects like Skate. This restructuring aims to... — read more 

First Brands Group is closing its western distribution center. This facility is located in Patterson, California. The closure will affect 98 workers. Layoffs are scheduled for April 4 and April 30. This action follows fraud accusations against the... — read more 

Rogers is laying off nearly 100 internal IT support staff. This work will be redirected to an unnamed third-party vendor. The vendor reportedly plans to rehire most of the affected employees. The cuts impacted technical roles across Ontario, Quebec... — read more 

New Gold is laying off 85 employees. These layoffs are at the New Afton gold and copper mine. The C-Zone block cave project is mostly complete. The company states these job cuts are part of the project cycle. New Gold expects production growth at the... — read more 

Rivalry Corp., an esports and traditional sports betting company, announced a large-scale reduction in its workforce. Reports indicate that all staff currently under contract were laid off. This Canadian company has experienced an extended period of... — read more 

On February 9, 2026, interim CEO Than Powell resigned from his temporary role at Longeveron but remained with the company in business development, as the board appointed veteran biotech executive Stephen H. Willard as permanent CEO effective February... — read more 

Bell Media announced 60 layoffs. This move supports its digital media business transformation. Unifor stated 20 members were affected, including 11 journalists. These job cuts impacted staff in Toronto, North Bay, Halifax, and Calgary. The company... — read more