Mar 30 – Apr 5, 2026

The Toronto District School Board announced the elimination of 40 vice-principal positions for the upcoming school year, with some schools potentially sharing vice-principals between locations. The cuts are attributed to declining enrolment (5,000 fewer students expected) and the end of one-time COVID-era pandemic funding.

Canada Revenue Agency cutting 210 jobs in the coming months. Federal unions said that more than 450 members received notices on Tuesday that their jobs may be at risk.

The Toronto District School Board announced the elimination of 40 vice-principal positions effective for the upcoming school year, resulting in some schools sharing vice-principals. The layoffs are attributed to declining enrollment (5,000 fewer students expected) and the end of pandemic-related one-time funding.

De Beers confirmed layoffs affecting approximately 5% of employees at the Gahcho Kué diamond mine in the Northwest Territories. The workforce reduction was announced in February 2026 due to weak market conditions and a decision to pause expansion plans at the mine.

Agriculture Canada plans to eliminate 665 positions as part of government cost-reduction measures, with approximately 500 cuts coming from science and innovation departments. Critics express concerns about the long-term impact on agricultural progress and climate-related research capabilities.

Eidos Montreal laid off 124 employees in its fourth round of cuts since March 2025, citing changing project needs and impacts across production and support teams. Studio head David Anfossi is also departing, with a transition plan underway for new leadership.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic issued layoff notices to more than 124 full-time and part-time employees during the academic year due to a 40 percent decline in international student enrollment caused by federal immigration policy changes. The layoffs were concentrated in areas with low enrollment and were made necessary by a substantial revenue shortfall from reduced international student applications.

London Health Sciences Centre is eliminating more than 212 registered nursing (RN) positions over the next three to five years as part of a restructuring process to align staffing levels with other Ontario hospitals. The cuts will occur through attrition via voluntary resignations and retirements, while the hospital simultaneously hires 108 registered practical nurses (RPNs) during the same period.

Cirque du Soleil has announced layoffs affecting 70 employees at its Montreal headquarters. The cuts represent efforts to restructure operations at the entertainment company's main office.

The Nova Scotia government cut $1.05 million in funding for Eight Early Years Professional Support sites, resulting in the closure of these in-person professional development workshops for early childhood educators. Seven staff members at NSCC campuses and one coordinator position at Jane Norman College were impacted by these budget cuts.

Concordia University did not renew the contracts of 57 limited-term appointment professors as part of austerity measures and budget cuts affecting the institution. The layoffs are part of broader education sector budget cuts in Quebec, including a $570 million education budget cut for the 2025-26 school year.

Canadian transportation company Day Ross Transit is laying off 100 workers at its Hamilton, Ontario facility. The layoff affects operations at the company's city of Hamilton site.

The federal government plans to reduce the public service by 15 per cent over three years, resulting in more than 800 positions being cut at Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). These cuts threaten Canada's Arctic research capabilities and role in global environmental science, particularly affecting scientists involved in monitoring toxins, persistent organic pollutants, and mercury in Arctic wildlife and communities.

Eidos-Montréal laid off 124 employees on March 30, 2026, citing changing project needs and impacts across production and support teams. The layoffs represent part of a larger pattern, with the studio having cut approximately 300 roles since 2024.

LifeLabs is cutting its 40-person Sudbury, Ontario workforce in half, resulting in 20 layoffs. The company cancelled its previously planned facility closure scheduled for May 17, 2026, and will instead continue operations with a reduced staff while prioritizing current employees for newly available roles.