Monthly Report
Canada Layoff Monthly Report: July 2026
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 46% from last month, moving from 12,378 to 6,734 people.
People laid off
6,734
-5,644 vs last month
Events
13
-25 vs last month
Companies
13
-25 vs last month
Month-over-month
-46%
-46% vs last month
Summary
During July 2026, LayoffsCanada tracked 13 layoff events across 13 companies, affecting 6,734 workers. The largest provincial concentration was Quebec. The leading industry was Technology. The largest company-level impact was reported by Xbox (Microsoft Gaming).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 3,840 | 3 |
| Canada-wide | 2,210 | 4 |
| Ontario | 405 | 2 |
| British Columbia | 203 | 2 |
| Nova Scotia | 74 | 1 |
| Manitoba | 2 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal | 3,640 | 2 |
| Kitchener-Waterloo | 400 | 1 |
| Coaticook | 200 | 1 |
| Richmond | 80 | 1 |
| Liverpool | 74 | 1 |
| Winnipeg | 2 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 5,640 | 4 |
| Media & Telecom | 686 | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 323 | 2 |
| Retail | 80 | 1 |
| Education | 5 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox (Microsoft Gaming) | 3,200 | 1 |
| Microsoft | 1,600 | 1 |
| Bethesda Game Studios | 440 | 1 |
| OpenText | 400 | 1 |
| Rogers | 230 | 1 |
| Rogers Sports & Media | 230 | 1 |
| Cabico & Co | 200 | 1 |
| Postmedia Network Inc. | 150 | 1 |