Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Jan 26 - Feb 1, 2026
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 11% from last week, moving from 1,885 to 2,099 people.
Summary
During the week of Jan 26 - Feb 1, 2026, 11 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 2,099 workers at 11 companies. That is up 11% from 1,885 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Canada-wide with 1,851 workers (88%), Ontario with 130 workers (6%), and Quebec with 73 workers (3%). 2 other provinces also recorded layoff activity this week.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Government with 1,851 workers (88%), Arts & Entertainment with 75 workers (4%), and Transportation with 73 workers (3%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Canadian Food Inspection Agency (1,371 workers), Canada Border Services Agency (348 workers), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (76 workers), Exo (73 workers), and Canadian Museum of History and Canadian War Museum (70 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 1,851 | 6 |
| Ontario | 130 | 2 |
| Quebec | 73 | 1 |
| Saskatchewan | 40 | 1 |
| Nova Scotia | 5 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 1,441 | 2 |
| Montreal | 73 | 1 |
| Peel Region | 60 | 1 |
| Indian Head | 40 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1,851 | 4 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 75 | 2 |
| Transportation | 73 | 1 |
| Education | 60 | 1 |
| Agriculture | 40 | 1 |
| Finance & Insurance | - | 2 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | 1,371 | 1 |
| Canada Border Services Agency | 348 | 1 |
| Royal Canadian Mounted Police | 76 | 1 |
| Exo | 73 | 1 |
| Canadian Museum of History and Canadian War Museum | 70 | 1 |
| Peel District School Board | 60 | 1 |
| Library and Archives Canada | 56 | 1 |
| Indian Head Research Farm | 40 | 1 |