Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Jul 13 - Jul 19, 2026
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 60% from last week, moving from 4,724 to 1,882 people.
Summary
During the week of Jul 13 - Jul 19, 2026, 4 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 1,882 workers at 4 companies. That is down 60% from 4,724 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Canada-wide with 1,600 workers (85%), Quebec with 200 workers (11%), and British Columbia with 80 workers (4%). 1 other province also recorded layoff activity this week.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Technology with 1,600 workers (85%), Manufacturing with 200 workers (11%), and Retail with 80 workers (4%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Microsoft (1,600 workers), Cabico & Co (200 workers), London Drugs (80 workers), and Free Press Community Review (2 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 1,600 | 1 |
| Quebec | 200 | 1 |
| British Columbia | 80 | 1 |
| Manitoba | 2 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Coaticook | 200 | 1 |
| Richmond | 80 | 1 |
| Winnipeg | 2 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 1,600 | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 200 | 1 |
| Retail | 80 | 1 |
| Media & Telecom | 2 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | 1,600 | 1 |
| Cabico & Co | 200 | 1 |
| London Drugs | 80 | 1 |
| Free Press Community Review | 2 | 1 |