St. Lawrence College is laying off 28 full-time faculty members. These layoffs will affect all three of its campuses. The college president stated program suspensions and restructuring caused the cuts. The faculty union, OPSEU Local 417, links the... — read more 

Behaviour Interactive recently laid off approximately 40 employees. Rumors circulated online regarding the reasons for these layoffs. Allegations suggested the layoffs were due to unionization efforts or opposition to AI. Behaviour Interactive denied... — read more 

Hershey has reportedly reduced its workforce for a second time in April 2026. The exact number of affected jobs remains unclear. Impacted non-unionized staff in Canada are seeking legal advice regarding their rights. Severance pay for these employees... — read more 

Cape Breton University announced job cuts and tuition increases. This comes amid significant enrollment pressures and revenue loss. The university expects a $77 million revenue loss over three years. This decline is largely due to fewer international... — read more 

Agropur announced the closure of its Sussex-area plant. The facility is scheduled to cease operations in 2028. This decision came months after the company received a significant provincial loan. The $2.4-million non-repayable loan was intended for... — read more 

Behaviour Interactive has faced backlash following a recent round of layoffs that included a senior animator responsible for key work on popular Dead by Daylight characters. The timing of these staff reductions has drawn significant criticism as they... — read more 

Unifor is concerned about recent layoffs at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital. Twenty-seven personal support workers (PSWs) received layoff notices. The hospital plans to hire more registered practical nurses (RPNs). These new hires will not... — read more 

Saskatchewan Polytechnic recently announced further employee layoffs. Thirty full-time and part-time employees were affected. This group included faculty, professional services, and out-of-scope staff. The institution cited an annual operational... — read more 

Behaviour Interactive, known for Dead by Daylight, has laid off an undisclosed number of employees. A company spokesperson confirmed the cuts to Game Developer. These layoffs affect members of its external development team. Demand for mobile and... — read more 

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