Monthly Report
Canada Layoff Monthly Report: March 2026
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 55% from last month, moving from 14,513 to 6,494 people.
People laid off
6,494
-8,019 vs last month
Events
59
+21 vs last month
Companies
56
+19 vs last month
Month-over-month
-55%
-55% vs last month
Summary
During March 2026, LayoffsCanada tracked 59 layoff events across 56 companies, affecting 6,494 workers. The largest provincial concentration was Ontario. The leading industry was Education. The largest company-level impact was reported by BCE Inc..
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 2,863 | 23 |
| Canada-wide | 1,764 | 3 |
| Quebec | 716 | 10 |
| British Columbia | 657 | 12 |
| Nova Scotia | 269 | 4 |
| Alberta | 170 | 3 |
| Saskatchewan | 43 | 2 |
| Manitoba | 12 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | 880 | 1 |
| Kitchener | 756 | 2 |
| Montreal | 682 | 8 |
| Peel | 331 | 1 |
| Ottawa | 286 | 4 |
| London | 237 | 2 |
| Sydney | 230 | 1 |
| Hamilton | 162 | 2 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 2,220 | 24 |
| Media & Telecom | 1,700 | 1 |
| Technology | 955 | 6 |
| Healthcare | 400 | 7 |
| Retail | 348 | 4 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 318 | 4 |
| Government | 260 | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 164 | 4 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| BCE Inc. | 1,700 | 1 |
| OpenText | 880 | 1 |
| Conestoga College | 756 | 2 |
| Peel District School Board | 331 | 1 |
| Ssense | 307 | 3 |
| Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) | 230 | 1 |
| Hamilton Health Sciences | 212 | 1 |
| Thompson Rivers University | 150 | 1 |