Quarterly Report
Canada Layoff Quarterly Report: Q3 2026
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 70% from last quarter, moving from 23,915 to 7,206 people.
People laid off
7,206
-16,709 vs last quarter
Events
19
-110 vs last quarter
Companies
19
-100 vs last quarter
Quarter-over-quarter
-70%
-70% vs last quarter
Summary
During Q3 2026, LayoffsCanada tracked 19 layoff events across 19 companies, affecting 7,206 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 | 4,124 | 5 |
| Canada-wide | 2,210 | 4 |
| Ontario | 405 | 2 |
| British Columbia | 288 | 4 |
| Alberta | 102 | 1 |
| Nova Scotia | 75 | 2 |
| Manitoba | 2 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal | 3,640 | 2 |
| Kitchener-Waterloo | 400 | 1 |
| Coaticook | 200 | 1 |
| Baileyville | 144 | 1 |
| Calgary | 102 | 1 |
| Richmond | 80 | 1 |
| Liverpool | 74 | 1 |
| Prince George | 55 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 5,670 | 5 |
| Media & Telecom | 686 | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 662 | 5 |
| Finance & Insurance | 102 | 1 |
| Retail | 80 | 1 |
| Education | 6 | 2 |
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 |