Sep 1 – Sep 7, 2025

Rivian announced layoffs affecting approximately 200-225 employees (1.5% of its 15,000-person workforce) with immediate effect in the United States and Canada. The cuts focus on the commercial team overseeing sales and service operations as part of cost reduction efforts ahead of the R2 SUV launch in 2026.

Conestoga College suspended multiple programs due to low enrollment numbers, resulting in layoff notices being issued to 11 full-time faculty members and 2 counsellors. The college also reduced its counselling staff from 10 to 7 positions, affecting student mental health services.

Exro Technologies Inc. laid off approximately 60 workers, primarily from its Cell Driver and Coil Driver units, as the Calgary-based EV power electronics manufacturer undergoes a strategic review and negotiates a credit facility. The company has reported significant losses including a net loss of $78.9 million in Q2 2025 and is considering the sale of its intellectual property and technology.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is cutting approximately 320 jobs, representing 10 per cent of its workforce, as part of a post-pandemic recalibration effort. Letters to impacted employees are expected to be distributed the following week.

Crown Royal announced the closure of its Amherstburg plant in Ontario, resulting in layoffs of 200 workers. The plant closure represents a significant impact on the local workforce in the region.

Diageo Canada announced the closure of its bottling plant in Amherstburg, Ontario, which bottles Canadian-made Crown Royal whisky, resulting in the loss of 160 jobs. Unifor Local 200 president John D'Agnolo vowed to fight the closure and called on the LCBO to remove Crown Royal from shelves to pressure the company economically.