Monthly Summary
June 2026
A Nova Scotia call centre operator laid off 69 workers after its sole client ended a service contract early. The company lost an appeal seeking to avoid nearly $200,000 in termination pay obligations for the mass layoff.
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has cut approximately two dozen marine biologists in Newfoundland and Labrador as part of broader federal government spending reductions. The union representing DFO scientists has warned that reduced staff capacity may compromise critical fish stock conservation measures.
The Canada Revenue Agency shed 3,725 workers over the year ending March 2026, representing a seven per cent reduction in its workforce. This was the largest reduction across all federal departments as part of the government's plan to shrink the federal public service.
Global Empire Corporation closed its call centre in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, laying off 74 employees in March 2024. The company failed to provide proper notice or pay in lieu, leading to a provincial Labour Standards Division ruling ordering $194,000 in compensation to 69 employees, which remains unpaid as of June 2026 due to an ongoing appeal.
YMCA of Northern Alberta terminated the employment of 3 workers who were involved in a unionization drive with CUPE Local 2559. The Alberta Labour Relations Board received an application alleging the terminations violated the Labour Relations Code sections protecting workers' rights to unionize.
Fiat Chrysler announced layoffs affecting 1,500 jobs at a Canadian plant. The specific plant location and reasons for the layoffs are not detailed in the available title.
Eidos-Montréal laid off 124 employees as part of Canada's gaming industry layoffs in 2026. This represented nearly half of the 257 total gaming layoffs recorded in Canada.
Canada recorded at least 257 total video game industry layoffs in 2026, with 124 at Eidos-Montréal and approximately 133 additional layoffs at other unspecified Canadian gaming companies. The layoffs reflect a broader global gaming industry crisis.
Thompson Rivers University has cut approximately 193 FTE jobs since fall 2024 as part of major department and faculty restructuring. The university has reduced its budget by a total of $47 million, with about 68 per cent of job cuts being voluntary through early retirements or eliminating vacant positions.
Digital producer Luke Paron announced his departure from TNA Wrestling after approximately five years with the company. Paron initially worked as a photographer and short-form content creator on the road before transitioning to directing work based in Toronto in October 2025.
BlackRock is eliminating around 200 jobs in June 2026 across multiple divisions including Investment Technology, Operations, and its private credit/financing business. This marks the firm's fourth distinct round of layoffs over the past 18 months.
Five former Eater journalists were laid off as the food media outlet became increasingly reliant on search traffic, social media algorithms, and advertiser-driven incentives. The layoffs reflect broader challenges in food journalism requiring sustained resources and expertise.
York Region District School Board is eliminating approximately 161 education worker positions by September 2026, down from an initially planned 249 jobs. The cuts include educational assistants, secretarial and administrative staff, IT workers, and library technicians, with an additional 106 secretarial staff facing 50 per cent hour reductions.
The Pesticides Regulatory Directorate at Health Canada has experienced 47 job cuts, representing 12 percent of its workforce. The directorate, described by scientists as 'overloaded,' was hit with these cuts as the Carney government prepared to dismantle pesticide rules.
Alberta Health Services is transferring 336 public health inspectors and 76 support staff from AHS to become direct employees of the Government of Alberta. The workers will be laid off by the end of July and offered new positions that may involve relocation, loss of seniority, and reduced benefits.
The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) has proposed cutting 117 positions, including attendants and special needs technicians, with the majority supporting special needs students. The proposal has sparked concern among parents and unions, though some of the positions are already vacant.
P&J Solutions, a Burnaby renovation and construction firm, laid off Martha Lucia Tovar Castillo upon her return from maternity and parental leave and then terminated her employment. The British Columbia Employment Standards Tribunal confirmed the company violated employment standards law by failing to return the worker to her position.
Bell is cutting nearly 700 jobs as part of ongoing organizational changes within the company. The layoffs appear to be a restructuring initiative affecting the telecommunications provider.
The Qualicum School District is proposing cuts to teachers, education assistants and other support worker positions. The district is attempting to eliminate $1.5 million from its budget.
BCE, the parent company of Bell Canada, is cutting 690 jobs (approximately 1% of its workforce) as part of its ongoing restructuring initiative. The cuts include about 460 non-union positions and approximately 230 unionized departures through voluntary separation packages, representing the second round of layoffs in seven months.
BenchSci confirmed major layoffs in May 2026, reducing its workforce by approximately 30%, affecting nearly 70 employees at the Toronto-based firm. The restructuring was driven by the implementation of AI agents across engineering, operations, and scientific workflows that are now performing meaningful work alongside employees.
A layoff event at D3 Security was communicated on Friday evening, June 12. The workforce reduction affected multiple departments and roles, including the research team, Software Development Engineers (SDE), QA, and UI teams.
The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is cutting 31 positions including designated early childhood educators (DECE) and care for newcomer children (CNC) workers by the end of June 2026. The board cites lower projected kindergarten enrolment and reduced federal funding for language instruction programs as reasons for the layoffs.
GM Canada announced layoffs affecting up to 1,200 autoworkers at its Oshawa plant. The cuts are related to the company's manufacturing rebalancing and shift in production strategy.
Ubisoft eliminated dozens of Canadian jobs in June 2026 and closed its Winnipeg studio. This latest workforce reduction comes months after Ubisoft cut approximately 40 roles at its Toronto studio in February 2026.
Ubisoft is closing its Winnipeg studio, affecting all roughly 65 staff members. The studio, which opened in 2019, served as a support studio for games including Rainbow Six Siege and various Assassin's Creed titles.
Terminated Laurentian University employees are finally receiving payouts five years after CCAA (Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act) layoffs. The article reports on the resolution of compensation for workers affected by the institution's financial restructuring.
GM eliminated a shift at Oshawa Assembly and idled its CAMI Assembly Plant following the cancellation of the BrightDrop program. The layoffs are part of ongoing scaling back of Canadian operations due to industry disruption.
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is cutting three of six Indigenous student support co-ordinator positions as part of a broader restructuring effort. The positions have been made redundant with no current funding allocated, placing affected members on a recall list.
Library workers in Anglophone West School District are laid off following a year-long legal battle with the provincial government. The layoffs affect 22 library positions that were originally cut in April 2025 but were reinstated after a labour board ruling.
Telus - OPUS 150 layoffs due to restructuring
INVISTA is eliminating more than 100 jobs at its Kingston, Ontario facility starting June 21, 2026. The workforce reduction is expected to be completed by August 2, 2026 as part of a restructuring initiative to reduce costs.
Library workers in Anglophone South School District are laid off following a year-long legal battle with the provincial government. The layoffs affect 12 library positions that were originally cut in April 2025 but were reinstated after a labour board ruling.
The Renfrew County District School Board is eliminating approximately 11 full-time equivalent positions, including custodial and secretarial hours across more than 13 different schools in the county. The cuts will impact communities including Arnprior, Renfrew, Eganville, Douglas, Madawaska Valley, Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River.
Fanshawe College is implementing a full-time reduction target of 500 positions and has permanently suspended 59 programs. The college is dealing with an $11-million in-year deficit resulting from an 86 percent reduction in international students following federal enrolment caps.
Waterloo Catholic District School Board is eliminating 15 morning supervisor positions across 11 elementary schools by the end of the year. The cuts affect positions that have been in place for more than 10 years and support student supervision before the school day begins.
The Toronto District School Board is cutting almost 800 positions including more than 200 teachers who have received surplus notices. The layoffs include support staff such as lunchroom supervisors, educational assistants, designated early childhood educators, and clerical staff, along with previously announced cuts to vice-principals and centrally assigned staff.
The Peel District School Board has declared more than 300 permanent teachers surplus for the next year, consisting of 159 secondary teachers and 172 elementary teachers. This is part of budget adjustments across Ontario school boards facing declining enrolment.
At least 23 workers at Children's Aid Society London and Middlesex were handed layoff notices on Thursday, effective September. The layoffs will also affect another 65 staff indirectly through organizational changes, impacting the agency's ability to serve vulnerable youth and families.