Monthly Report
Canada Layoff Monthly Report: September 2026
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 135% from last month, moving from 141 to 331 people.
People laid off
331
+190 vs last month
Events
4
+2 vs last month
Companies
4
+2 vs last month
Month-over-month
+135%
+135% vs last month
Summary
During September 2026, LayoffsCanada tracked 4 layoff events across 4 companies, affecting 331 workers. The largest provincial concentration was Quebec. The leading industry was Manufacturing. The largest company-level impact was reported by Baileyville pulp mill.
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 144 | 1 |
| Alberta | 102 | 1 |
| British Columbia | 85 | 2 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Baileyville | 144 | 1 |
| Calgary | 102 | 1 |
| Prince George | 55 | 1 |
| Vancouver | 30 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 199 | 2 |
| Finance & Insurance | 102 | 1 |
| Technology | 30 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Baileyville pulp mill | 144 | 1 |
| Neo Financial | 102 | 1 |
| Brink Forest Products | 55 | 1 |
| East Side Games Group Inc. | 30 | 1 |