#canada

So why is store for the ones who stay after Early Retirement fold leave. The big reorganization for the ONE HP. Anyone hearing how the new reorg is structured and is it successful in Canada?

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 2026. The board hopes to recall many staff members later this year.

https://www.elorafergustoday.com/local-news/must-read-ugdsb-issues-100-layoff-notices-to-elementary-teachers-eces-12095110

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.

https://kotaku.com/eidos-montreal-deus-ex-sequel-layoffs-2000683242

Hello, I just was catching up on the posts here. Canada was hit today? Does anyone know if it is done for now or there are more to come? Reading US will be hit tomorrow, and one post also mentioned NAM (North America). Not trying to be a troll or disrespectful. Just confused and lost.

thats about 10-15% of total workforce in canada that was huge !

What orgs impacted in Canada?

My manager had 8 people and 4 of them had RIF.

Process: zoom invite, manager was sad but had to read out 5 lines provided by oracle restructuring. Manager personally apologized and we made a plan to meet outside for coffee. All access got deactivated in 5 mins.

2 weeks Severance Pay for every year you work.

Today is it happening in Canada.

I will not go into details but several slack accounts have been deactivated on dev teams in the past hour

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 revenues. The top five presidents averaged around $507,000 in compensation. Humber College stated its executive compensation follows sector standards.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11749224/ontario-college-president-salaries-2025/

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 have been cut since late 2024.

Hamilton, Ontario

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/mohawk-college-layoffs/article_8c844ab5-e919-50e0-862e-8ccfbf3b8232.html

Are you given an option for improvement plan? If so, can you decline and receive severance?
How frequently are we seeing NSI given to MPT employees in Canada ? Seems more common than in US.

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 September. The association urges government action to prevent further economic damage.

London, Ontario

https://ontarioconstructionnews.com/london-homebuilders-warn-of-layoffs-prolonged-slowdown-as-london-market-stalls

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 layoffs as permanent terminations. Employees may be owed significantly more severance than initially offered.

https://stlawyers.ca/blog-news/biovectra-layoffs-severance-pay/

Ready for another round?

Over 300 people have already left since the September 29 announcement, projects are scarce, meaningful work even scarcer and the long-term outlook for Canada couldn’t be clearer. Naturally, this seems like the perfect moment to proceed with the ranking cycle.

For those unfamiliar with the tradition: everyone gets ranked against colleagues worldwide, the curve must be filled and a pre-determined slice of the population will inevitably land in the “Needs Significant Improvement” category because nothing says modern leadership like deciding in advance how many underperformers you need.

From there the process is beautifully efficient: a helpful Performance Improvement Plan, a quiet exit and the reassurance that this isn’t a layoff just the system working exactly as designed.

Given the current morale and the steady stream of departures, the timing is almost poetic. If anything, the exercise should help clarify priorities for the few remaining optimists.

After all, when the future of the business in Canada looks this bright, someone will surely be eager to relocate to Edmonton and help keep the Strathcona refinery dream alive.

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 international student enrollment. The layoffs include six teaching faculty, four non-teaching faculty, and 35 staff positions. Despite these reductions and other measures, UFV still faces a $2.4 million deficit and is exploring land development for future revenue.

https://abbynews.com/2026/03/20/layoffs-hit-university-of-the-fraser-valley-amid-20-million-deficit/

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 committed to providing transition assistance.

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

https://www.northernontariobusiness.com/industry-news/manufacturing/some-of-algoma-steels-1000-planned-layoffs-will-be-postponed-12033093

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 broader productivity plan.

https://www.ctinsider.com/business/article/yankee-candle-stores-layoffs-ct-21221134.php

We've been hearing rumors that they plan on closing the Canada audit group in Mississauga. Can anyone confirm?

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 maintain stability for workers.

Ottawa, Ontario

https://www.law360.ca/ca/tax/articles/2451939/ottawa-extends-temporary-work-sharing-ei-measures-to-help-employers-avert-mass-layoffs-from-tariffs

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 affected staff. Non-unionized employees are often owed significant severance pay.

Ottawa, Ontario

https://stlawyers.ca/blog-news/bruyere-health-layoffs-severance-pay/

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 for 2026-27. The Official Opposition urges the Provincial Government to stop further layoffs.

https://www.cjwwradio.com/2026/03/04/242926/

Several across RA&S, GRS, and Health value streams in Canada.

How safe is Canada? I just recently joined last year..is the location safe as they are hiring..

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 mine for three years.

https://cfjctoday.com/2026/02/17/new-gold-laying-off-85-employees-at-new-afton-mine/

Minute Maid informed UFCW Local 175 about layoffs in Peterborough. Initially, 38 employees faced job loss. UFCW Local 175 negotiated fewer permanent job losses. Only six workers were permanently affected. The other 32 employees will continue full-time work elsewhere.

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/02/02/3230060/0/en/Union-works-to-reduce-number-of-permanent-layoffs-at-Minute-Maid-to-six-instead-of-the-previously-estimated-38.html

Mississauga, Ontario

This is trending right now and I heard many 121s were already sent. So wondering if you’d share what severance packages look like in Canada, Toronto based if possible!
Thank you

What’s everyone getting? Checked the benefits life insurance update and only getting under 1% this year. JG5 Canada

https://www.wellandtribune.ca/news/canada/immigration-layoffs-and-processing-times/article_040f8364-e289-5fa6-b97a-5acd49194812.html

The federal Immigration Department is experiencing significant job cuts. These cuts have led to a rise in application backlogs and processing times. Over one year, backlogged applications exceeding service standards increased by 12.7 percent. The Canada Employment and Immigration Union reports increased workloads and employee burnout. The department attributes longer processing times to growing demand for Canada.

General Motors Oshawa Layoffs Proceed January 30

General Motors confirmed 750 layoffs at its Oshawa assembly plant. These dismissals will occur on January 30, reducing the plant to two shifts. The company initially announced the shift reduction last May, citing the evolving trade environment. Layoffs were delayed from September due to high demand for Chevrolet Silverado pickups. Unifor blames US tariffs for the job losses, which also impact 1,500 supply chain workers.

https://eletric-vehicles.com/general-motors/gm-moves-forward-with-layoffs-in-canada-union-blames-us-tariffs/

Makes sense right? Indians, Malaysians, and mo----------g Americans. Expats and temporary. I bet their visa application indicates “specialized” roles no one in the company can perform. No sh•t, the company laid them off to maximize money laundering and siphoning billing to overseas.

Were layoffs being held this week in US/ Canada ?

Project January 2026

Does the commerical layoffs hit anywhere in Canada? And any other departments? Looking at AB, ON, and BC I don't see anything on the news.

Also what is the RTO announced for Canada and Ottawa in specific? Are we required to go in anytime soon?

What's the latest on the IOL expats? Seems like many of them were in scope and were going to be getting communication, as it sounds like the company wanted to reduce the number of expats. Any updates? Are many of them coming back to take jobs back at sites or the office back in Canada? Staying where they are on expat? I'd be surprised if any of them would be getting let go, but stranger things have happened.

what a fantastic idea...
Telus offers buyouts to about 700 employees,

I know this may not be the ideal place to ask, but I haven’t been able to find much information on Sparq or through my communications with HR, and was hoping this group might be able to share any relevant experience.

I’ve been with Optum Health for several years as a U.S.-based remote employee. Recently, I’ve been exploring the possibility of relocating to Canada. I’m a Canadian citizen, and through my own research I’ve seen that Optum has a few business segments in Canada, with many employees working remotely.

I’m wondering whether anyone has experience with, or insight into, transferring from a U.S. role to the Canadian entity while continuing to support the same U.S. team. I recognize this is a fairly niche scenario, but I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through something similar or knows how this has been handled in the past.

Thanks in advance!