Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Jan 19 - Jan 25, 2026
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 78% from last week, moving from 8,587 to 1,885 people.
People laid off
1,885
-6,702 vs last week
Events
3
-20 vs last week
Companies
3
-20 vs last week
Week-over-week
-78%
-78% vs last week
Summary
During the week of Jan 19 - Jan 25, 2026, 3 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 1,885 workers at 3 companies. That is down 78% from 8,587 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Canada-wide with 1,775 workers (94%), and Ontario with 110 workers (6%).
By industry, the most affected sectors were Government with 1,775 workers (94%), and Education with 110 workers (6%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Government of Canada (1,775 workers), Laurentian University (110 workers), and University of Windsor.
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 1,775 | 1 |
| Ontario | 110 | 2 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Sudbury | 110 | 1 |
| Windsor | - | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1,775 | 1 |
| Education | 110 | 2 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Canada | 1,775 | 1 |
| Laurentian University | 110 | 1 |
| University of Windsor | - | 1 |