Jan 5 – Jan 11, 2026

Domtar will begin laying off 350 workers at its Crofton mill starting February 3, 2026. The union is requesting federal support from a $50-million softwood lumber worker assistance fund to provide early retirement options for affected employees.

Telus announced layoffs in 2026, affecting Canadian employees. The article provides guidance on employee rights and severance pay entitlements.

Perley Health, a long-term care home in Ottawa, is cutting 52 positions including 39 unionized and 13 non-unionized roles, representing about six per cent of its workforce. The layoffs affect personal support workers, housekeeping, and kitchen staff, with workers and union representatives expressing concerns about potential impacts on the quality of care for residents.

Ubisoft Entertainment closed its Halifax production studio, eliminating 71 jobs three weeks after staff voted to unionize. The company attributed the closure to cost-optimization measures as part of broader global studio consolidation, though the timing raised concerns from the Communications Workers of America union.