Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Aug 31 - Sep 6, 2026
Layoff headcount activity resumed this week after no tracked headcount last week.
People laid off
85
+85 vs last week
Events
2
+2 vs last week
Companies
2
+2 vs last week
Week-over-week
New
New vs last week
Summary
During the week of Aug 31 - Sep 6, 2026, 2 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 85 workers at 2 companies. This marks a resumption of tracked headcount activity after no recorded figures the prior week.
By province, British Columbia with 85 workers (100%).
By industry, the most affected sectors were Manufacturing with 55 workers (65%), and Technology with 30 workers (35%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Brink Forest Products (55 workers), and East Side Games Group Inc. (30 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | 85 | 2 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Prince George | 55 | 1 |
| Vancouver | 30 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 55 | 1 |
| Technology | 30 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Brink Forest Products | 55 | 1 |
| East Side Games Group Inc. | 30 | 1 |