Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Feb 9 - Feb 15, 2026
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 133% from last week, moving from 1,814 to 4,219 people.
Summary
During the week of Feb 9 - Feb 15, 2026, 8 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 4,219 workers at 8 companies. That is up 133% from 1,814 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, British Columbia with 2,000 workers (47%), Ontario with 1,550 workers (37%), and Canada-wide with 560 workers (13%). 2 other provinces also recorded layoff activity this week.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Government with 2,519 workers (60%), Manufacturing with 1,640 workers (39%), and Technology with 60 workers (1%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Government of British Columbia (2,000 workers), General Motors (1,500 workers), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) (500 workers), Smurfit Westrock (90 workers), and Netflix (60 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | 2,000 | 1 |
| Ontario | 1,550 | 2 |
| Canada-wide | 560 | 2 |
| Quebec | 90 | 1 |
| Manitoba | 19 | 2 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ingersoll | 1,500 | 1 |
| Ottawa | 500 | 1 |
| La Tuque and Pointe-aux-Trembles | 90 | 1 |
| London | 50 | 1 |
| Winnipeg | 19 | 2 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 2,519 | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1,640 | 3 |
| Technology | 60 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of British Columbia | 2,000 | 1 |
| General Motors | 1,500 | 1 |
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) | 500 | 1 |
| Smurfit Westrock | 90 | 1 |
| Netflix | 60 | 1 |
| London Machinery | 50 | 1 |
| National Research Council | 12 | 1 |
| Canadian Museum for Human Rights | 7 | 1 |