Canadian Layoff Tracker

The University of Windsor warned of future viability concerns due to rising costs and federal caps on international students, citing a structural deficit of over $9 million. The university previously eliminated dozens of union and management positions and paused admissions to an acting program to address budget shortfalls.

Telus announced layoffs in 2026, affecting Canadian employees. The article provides guidance on employee rights and severance pay entitlements.

Perley Health, a long-term care home in Ottawa, is cutting 52 positions including 39 unionized and 13 non-unionized roles, representing about six per cent of its workforce. The layoffs affect personal support workers, housekeeping, and kitchen staff, with workers and union representatives expressing concerns about potential impacts on the quality of care for residents.

Ubisoft Entertainment closed its Halifax production studio, eliminating 71 jobs three weeks after staff voted to unionize. The company attributed the closure to cost-optimization measures as part of broader global studio consolidation, though the timing raised concerns from the Communications Workers of America union.

George Brown College suspended enrolment in two hospitality programs (hospitality/hotel operations management and food and beverage/restaurant management) at its Toronto chef school, while continuing to offer these diplomas through a partnership with The North Land Institute of Training in Dubai. The decision has drawn criticism from faculty unions and government officials for prioritizing international operations over Ontario students and local employment needs.

The College of New Caledonia is facing program cuts and suspensions, with eight programs already cut and additional suspensions anticipated. The cuts are attributed to federal changes to international student laws and the college's over-reliance on international student funding.

Bank of Canada layoffs affecting employees across the country. The article discusses employee rights, severance pay, and related information for affected workers.

Rockstar Games, owned by Take-Two Interactive Software, terminated 34 employees across the U.K. and Canada, with approximately 3 workers in Toronto being affected. The union alleges this was union-busting activity, while Rockstar claims the employees were engaged in gross misconduct and leaking company secrets.

Conestoga College will lay off 75 full-time faculty members by the end of 2025 due to declining enrolment numbers. Additionally, the college will cut 80 programs by next fall.

Planned Parenthood Ottawa laid off all six front-line staff members due to a cash crisis caused by stagnating government and community grant funding combined with increased demand for services. The organization, which has operated in Ottawa since the 1960s, is now operating with only its executive director and volunteers while seeking additional grants expected in February.

Selkirk College in British Columbia laid off faculty and staff due to a 32% drop in international student enrollment this year, resulting in a projected $3-4 million budget shortfall. The college also closed several learning centers and specialized arts programs as it adapted to new federal immigration rules that rendered popular post-graduate programs ineligible for post-graduate work permits.

Air Canada has announced layoffs affecting its employees. The article provides information about severance pay entitlements and employee rights related to the layoffs.

Unions at Western University in London, Ontario staged a protest demonstration against job losses at the institution. The article highlights union concerns about employment reductions, with the protest message emphasizing that 'one job lost is one too many.'

The City of Vancouver has implemented a back-to-office mandate requiring non-union employees to return five days per week and unionized staff three days per week starting January 1, 2026, amid cost-cutting measures ahead of the 2026 budget. Some non-union employees have already been laid off in recent months, with potentially hundreds of additional job cuts expected, and the city manager has mentioned offering early retirement and incentives for departure from the organization.

Coast Mountain College in northwest British Columbia is closing its Hazelton campus and cutting staff by approximately 20 percent to offset a $4 million annual budget shortfall caused by a 90 percent drop in international student enrollment. The college is also selling buildings in Houston and Kitimat while maintaining operations in Terrace, Prince Rupert, Smithers, and Haida Gwaii.

Scotiabank is laying off staff across its Canadian banking unit as part of its multiyear strategic turnaround plan launched in late 2023. The restructuring aims to accelerate execution of the refresh and improve efficiency in acquiring primary clients and enhancing digital capabilities.

Alberta Health Services announced layoffs in October 2025. The article discusses severance rights for affected employees.

The SAAQ (Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec), Quebec's auto insurance board, is eliminating 100 jobs as part of the Legault government's cost-cutting measures. The layoffs were announced on October 14, 2025.

The Canadian passport office is cutting 250 jobs, according to a union announcement. The layoffs affect government employees working at the Ottawa-based passport processing facility.

Service Canada is eliminating 250 passport-related jobs in October 2025. The layoffs have been characterized as a direct attack on workers by critics.