Canadian Layoff Tracker

CIBC’s financial results, released on November 30, 2023, revealed that the bank cut nearly 2,400 positions during the fiscal year — representing roughly 5% of its total workforce at the time.

Interfor announced the indefinite shutdown of its sawmill in Nairn Centre on April 22, 2026, resulting in 129 mill workers losing their jobs along with dozens of loggers and truckers. The closure threatens the economic viability of the 320-resident community that depends heavily on the mill.

Laurentian University terminated 195 employees and axed 69 programs during its insolvency restructuring under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in April 2021. More than five years later, terminated employees began receiving severance payouts in June 2026, receiving only 25% of what they were originally owed.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will eliminate one shift at its Windsor, Ontario assembly plant, resulting in the loss of 1,500 jobs effective September 30, 2019. The decision was made to address slowing global demand for minivans, with the company offering retirement packages to eligible employees and attempting to place laid off workers in open positions.

A.V. Roe Canada laid off more than 14,000 employees on February 20, 1959, following Prime Minister John Diefenbaker's announcement that the Avro Arrow aircraft and Iroquois engine development would be terminated. The layoffs occurred the same afternoon as the cancellation announcement, with additional job losses estimated at 25,000 to 60,000 when supplier and subcontractor positions are included.

Brock University has undertaken staffing cuts that predominantly targeted female union workers, with replacement roles being non-unionized positions. The cuts have drawn criticism from students and faculty who view them as part of a broader pattern of reducing support for higher education access.

Fanshawe College announced an additional 163 job cuts, bringing the total workforce reduction target from 400 to 500 positions, despite receiving new provincial funding. The cuts are driven by lower-than-expected enrollment following federal restrictions on international students, with the college projecting 17,200 current students compared to 22,000 the previous year.

Coca-Cola Canada announced the discontinuation of frozen juice production at its Minute Maid facility in Peterborough, Ontario, resulting in 6 permanent layoffs—significantly less than the initially projected 40 job losses. The union negotiated enhanced severance packages and ensured all remaining employees would stay in Peterborough as other Minute Maid products continue to be produced at the facility.

The Canadian Museum of History and Canadian War Museum will cut permanent staff levels by 18% over the next three years, eliminating approximately 70 positions due to federal budget cuts requiring $2.4 million in combined savings. The layoffs will affect a broad range of employees from executives to security and tour staff, with management positions facing a 24% reduction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Western University's Faculty of Arts and Humanities laid off four support staff over the summer as part of a restructuring that introduced a new team-based staffing model. The layoffs prompted a protest by approximately 50 demonstrators on October 24, 2025, with union leaders arguing the cuts were vital positions that would strain remaining faculty members.

Scotiabank laid off approximately 2,495 employees in Toronto on June 1, 2025, after notifying the federal government of the group termination in late February. The bank had requested waivers from certain Canada Labour Code obligations, though the government confirmed the employer met its obligations under the code.

Stellantis laid off 3,200 workers at its Brampton Assembly plant in Ontario after pausing a retooling plan in February 2025 and subsequently moving production of the new electric Jeep Compass to the United States. The decision, announced October 14, 2025, was attributed to U.S. tariff pressure and trade agreement compliance issues, leaving thousands of Canadian families facing financial instability.