September 2025

Scotiabank has reportedly conducted a new round of layoffs at its Toronto office, with positions being eliminated. According to reports, these roles are being outsourced to lower-cost foreign countries including India, the Philippines, and Latin American nations.

Chatham-Kent Health announced layoffs in September 2025. The article discusses severance rights related to these layoffs.

SRTX laid off 92 people (26% of its 350-person workforce) in Quebec, with 92 of the 140 employees temporarily cut in February now being permanently terminated. The layoffs are part of the company's cost-reduction efforts as it pursues profitability under new CEO Sophie Boulanger following a challenging period marked by tariff impacts and prior funding challenges.

The University of Winnipeg's financial situation has stabilized following 10 months of cutbacks that included a mid-year hiring freeze, discretionary spending limits, and the elimination of the women's soccer team and English Language Program. The university has improved its fiscal position through increased domestic enrolment (190 more new undergraduate students, a 13% increase) and additional provincial funding of $2.5 million plus a $5 million donation from the Mastercard Foundation.

Algoma University is laying off between 50 and 75 employees to manage a $5.5 million to $7 million operating deficit caused by a 60% drop in international student enrolment, which exceeded the 50% decrease projected in April's budget. The university's fall enrolment is anticipated to be approximately 4,482 students, roughly half of the previous year's total of over 9,000 students across all campuses.

Corus laid off 45 people across Global News stations in B.C. and Alberta, plus one additional job cut in the Eastern region, affecting 26 journalists. The company cited the need for 'difficult but necessary changes' and new workflows to create a sustainable future for the news division.

TFT Global Inc., an auto parts supplier at General Motors' Oshawa plant, is laying off 245 of its 873 hourly workers on September 26, 2025. The layoffs are connected to GM's planned reduction of a third shift at the facility amid U.S. tariffs threatening Canada's auto sector.

General Motors has postponed the closure of its third shift at the Oshawa plant from November 2025 to January 30, 2026, affecting approximately 750 workers. The delay also extends employment for around 1,500 auto parts supplier workers who depend on the plant's production of Chevrolet Silverado trucks.

Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson laid off approximately 100 Canada-based technical employees working in national operations and technical support centres as part of a global workforce consolidation strategy. The affected employees, who were formerly working for Rogers Communications, will receive severance packages and job transition support, with their final work day being October 31, 2025.

Conestoga College suspended multiple programs due to low enrollment numbers, resulting in layoff notices being issued to 11 full-time faculty members and 2 counsellors. The college also reduced its counselling staff from 10 to 7 positions, affecting student mental health services.

Rivian announced layoffs affecting approximately 200-225 employees (1.5% of its 15,000-person workforce) with immediate effect in the United States and Canada. The cuts focus on the commercial team overseeing sales and service operations as part of cost reduction efforts ahead of the R2 SUV launch in 2026.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is cutting approximately 320 jobs, representing 10 per cent of its workforce, as part of a post-pandemic recalibration effort. Letters to impacted employees are expected to be distributed the following week.

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.

Crown Royal announced the closure of its Amherstburg plant in Ontario, resulting in layoffs of 200 workers. The plant closure represents a significant impact on the local workforce in the region.