Monthly Report
Canada Layoff Monthly Report: August 2026
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 98% from last month, moving from 6,734 to 141 people.
People laid off
141
-6,593 vs last month
Events
2
-11 vs last month
Companies
2
-11 vs last month
Month-over-month
-98%
-98% vs last month
Summary
During August 2026, LayoffsCanada tracked 2 layoff events across 2 companies, affecting 141 workers. The largest provincial concentration was Quebec. The leading industry was Manufacturing. The largest company-level impact was reported by Heico Companies.
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 140 | 1 |
| Nova Scotia | 1 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Mabou | 1 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 140 | 1 |
| Education | 1 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Heico Companies | 140 | 1 |
| Gaelic College | 1 | 1 |