Aug 4 – Aug 10, 2025

A think tank has called on the federal government to cut 64,000 public service jobs. The announcement was made on August 8, 2025, and applies to Canada's federal public service workforce nationally.

Burgundy Diamond Mines laid off several hundred workers, including 119 union members, at the Ekati diamond mine in N.W.T. after shutting down operations at the Point Lake development, which became sub-economic with current diamond prices. The company plans to restart Point Lake in mid-2026 and has released a life-of-mine plan extending operations until 2040, with laid-off workers eligible to reclaim their positions if reinstated within a year.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is cutting 14 jobs through layoff notices to out-of-scope employees and leaving 8 vacant positions unfilled due to a significant decline in international student enrolment caused by federal immigration policy changes. This is the second round of layoffs in 2025, following 27 job cuts in April, as the institution faces a budget shortfall of up to $15 million for the 2025-26 academic year.

Alexandria Moulding, a North Glengarry-based building products and moulding manufacturer, confirmed that 25 employees out of nearly 400 were laid off in June 2025 as part of a strategic realignment to phase out certain manufacturing activities. The company cited evolving customer needs and rising input costs as factors in the decision, while continuing to operate and invest in its door-hanging business for long-term growth.

Klue Labs CEO Jason Smith announced layoffs of 85 employees (40% of workforce) in June 2025 as part of a strategic shift to integrate generative AI into all operations and improve competitiveness. The company offered voluntary buyout packages while also conducting involuntary layoffs across all departments, with the expectation that remaining employees would embrace AI tools.