Oct 27 – Nov 2, 2025

Canadian North pilots face layoffs during the first week of bargaining negotiations. The layoffs affect pilots employed by the airline during active contract negotiations.

Canadian National Railway Co. laid off approximately 400 managers across rail offices in Canada and the United States due to declining freight volumes related to the U.S. trade war. Key cargo segments including ores and metals (down 10%), automobiles (down 6%), and forest products (down 7.5%) have experienced steep declines in carloads.

SRTX Inc., maker of Sheertex pantyhose, is laying off close to 100 employees as part of a strategic review that could result in a company sale or recapitalization. The Montreal-based company hopes to recall the laid-off staff after the review process concludes.

Canada Post has laid off dozens of managers as part of a restructuring effort amid an ongoing labour dispute. The layoffs occur as mail and parcel delivery resume on a limited basis with rotating strikes continuing.

Amazon announced plans to cut 14,000 corporate jobs globally, with employees in Canada receiving layoff notifications as part of broader cost-reduction efforts related to AI advancement. The cuts primarily affected managers at levels five to seven across retail, e-commerce, human resources, logistics, and other business divisions.

Ericsson conducted layoffs in Canada on October 31, 2025. The specific number of employees affected and provincial details are not available from the title alone.

Air Canada has announced layoffs affecting its employees. The article provides information about severance pay entitlements and employee rights related to the layoffs.