Layoffs Canada

Bestar Inc. Layoffs 2026 — 120 Jobs Cut in Quebec, Canada

~120
employees affected
Media Report

Bestar Inc., a Quebec furniture maker owned by private equity firm Novacap, is shutting down its two factories in Quebec including the Lac-Mégantic plant and the Sherbrooke plant. Approximately 120 unionized workers in Lac-Mégantic will lose their jobs in addition to management employees, with a formal announcement expected on Thursday morning.

Announced Date
April 29, 2026
Province
Quebec
City
Lac-Mégantic
Industry
Manufacturing
Laid Off
~120(Planned or forecast layoffs)
Organization Type
private
Source
News Media
Organization
Bestar Inc.

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Sources (1 article)

Quebec furniture maker Bestar to shut down factories, union officials say

The Globe and Mail·Apr 29, 2026