Monthly Report
Canada Layoff Monthly Report: January 2026
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 121% from last month, moving from 5,847 to 12,909 people.
People laid off
12,909
+7,062 vs last month
Events
35
+19 vs last month
Companies
35
+19 vs last month
Month-over-month
+121%
+121% vs last month
Summary
During January 2026, LayoffsCanada tracked 35 layoff events across 35 companies, affecting 12,909 workers. The largest provincial concentration was Canada-wide. The leading industry was Government. The largest company-level impact was reported by Government of Canada.
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 12,412 | 25 |
| Ontario | 312 | 6 |
| Quebec | 73 | 1 |
| Nova Scotia | 71 | 1 |
| Saskatchewan | 40 | 1 |
| Newfoundland | 1 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 1,513 | 4 |
| Sudbury | 110 | 1 |
| Montreal | 73 | 1 |
| Halifax | 71 | 1 |
| Peel Region | 60 | 1 |
| Indian Head | 40 | 1 |
| St. John's | 1 | 1 |
| Windsor | - | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 11,712 | 23 |
| Media & Telecom | 700 | 1 |
| Education | 171 | 4 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 141 | 2 |
| Transportation | 73 | 1 |
| Healthcare | 72 | 2 |
| Agriculture | 40 | 1 |
| Finance & Insurance | - | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Canada | 1,775 | 1 |
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | 1,371 | 1 |
| Health Canada | 1,092 | 1 |
| Employment and Social Development Canada | 970 | 1 |
| Statistics Canada | 764 | 1 |
| Public Services and Procurement Canada | 761 | 1 |
| Telus | 700 | 1 |
| Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) | 594 | 1 |