Ontario hospitals (sector-wide) Layoffs 2026 — 700 Jobs Cut in Ontario, Canada
700
employees affected
Media Report
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Ontario hospitals have eliminated approximately 700 front-line nursing and health worker positions since January 2025, primarily as cost-cutting measures to address dire financial straits. More than 100 Ontario hospitals are forecasting year-end deficits despite facing a combined $1.8-billion working capital deficit.
Key Facts
- Announced Date
- March 24, 2026
- Province
- Ontario
- Industry
- Healthcare
- Laid Off
- 700
- Company Type
- non_profit
- Source
- News Media
Company Info
- English Name
- Ontario hospitals (sector-wide)
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