Transportation

Exo, the public transit authority operating commuter trains and buses across the greater Montreal area, is cutting 73 positions representing 11% of its workforce as part of a three-year optimization plan mandated by the Quebec government to reduce spending by $100 million annually by 2028. Management and customer service departments are expected to be hit hardest, with only 16% of the layoffs coming from vacant positions and the remainder involving elimination of currently occupied roles.

Canada Post announced at its annual public meeting that it is 'effectively insolvent' with operating losses exceeding $1 billion in 2025 and hinted at significant job cuts through attrition. CEO Doug Ettinger stated the corporation anticipates over 16,000 employee retirements or departures by 2030 and another 14,000 by 2035 as part of plans to become a leaner organization.

Canadian North pilots face layoffs during the first week of bargaining negotiations. The layoffs affect pilots employed by the airline during active contract negotiations.

Canadian National Railway Co. laid off approximately 400 managers across rail offices in Canada and the United States due to declining freight volumes related to the U.S. trade war. Key cargo segments including ores and metals (down 10%), automobiles (down 6%), and forest products (down 7.5%) have experienced steep declines in carloads.

Canada Post has laid off dozens of managers as part of a restructuring effort amid an ongoing labour dispute. The layoffs occur as mail and parcel delivery resume on a limited basis with rotating strikes continuing.

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has announced 300 job cuts as the transit authority faces two upcoming strikes. The layoffs come amid labor tensions with STM mechanics and other staff.

Exro Technologies Inc. laid off approximately 60 workers, primarily from its Cell Driver and Coil Driver units, as the Calgary-based EV power electronics manufacturer undergoes a strategic review and negotiates a credit facility. The company has reported significant losses including a net loss of $78.9 million in Q2 2025 and is considering the sale of its intellectual property and technology.