Monthly Report
Canada Layoff Monthly Report: July 2026
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 62% from last month, moving from 12,378 to 4,729 people.
People laid off
4,729
-7,649 vs last month
Events
8
-30 vs last month
Companies
8
-30 vs last month
Month-over-month
-62%
-62% vs last month
Summary
During July 2026, LayoffsCanada tracked 8 layoff events across 8 companies, affecting 4,729 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 | 3,640 | 2 |
| Canada-wide | 610 | 3 |
| Ontario | 405 | 2 |
| Nova Scotia | 74 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal | 3,640 | 2 |
| Kitchener-Waterloo | 400 | 1 |
| Liverpool | 74 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 4,040 | 3 |
| Media & Telecom | 684 | 4 |
| Education | 5 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox (Microsoft Gaming) | 3,200 | 1 |
| Bethesda Game Studios | 440 | 1 |
| OpenText | 400 | 1 |
| Rogers | 230 | 1 |
| Rogers Sports & Media | 230 | 1 |
| Postmedia Network Inc. | 150 | 1 |
| Global Empire Corporation | 74 | 1 |
| Northern French School Board | 5 | 1 |