COVID-19 Layoffs

• Hudson’s Bay to permanently layoff more than 600 workers across Canada amid COVID-19

  A spokesperson for the retailer says nearly half the company's department stores remain temporarily closed due to the country's coronavirus lockdowns.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2021
  
• 265 Alberta gaming operations staff temporarily laid off: AGLC

  "Given the province-wide closure of gaming venues... AGLC has made the difficult decision to temporarily lay off 265 staff."

  Consumer

  Jan 11, 2021
  
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• Edmonton International Airport lays off 40% of workers as passenger traffic drops by 95%

  Edmonton Airports announced Wednesday it was forced to reduce its workforce by up to 40 per cent, a move that is expected to impact up to 100 union and non-union positions.

  Economy

  May 20, 2020
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• Coronavirus pandemic forces Waterloo Region to lay off hundreds

  The coronavirus pandemic could see close to 400 people laid off by Waterloo Region by early next month.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2020
• Are we all ‘in this together’? The playing field isn’t level when it comes to sacrifice

  COVID-19 impacts all Canadians, but the society we live in means some have different levels of sacrifice, Charles Adler says.

  Commentary

  Apr 22, 2020
• BC Ferries rescinds layoff notices and seeks clarity on COVID-19 wage subsidy

  The corporation revoked the notices "as an act of company support for our valuable employees at this uncertain time."

  Politics

  Apr 14, 2020
• Calgary Public Library lays off 75% of staff amid COVID-19 pandemic

  Calgary Public Library is temporarily laying off more than 500 staff members, as branches remain closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

  Canada

  Apr 2, 2020
• Part-time municipal staff temporarily laid off in Kingston due to COVID-19 ‘work shortage’

  The city of Kingston handed out layoff notices to "many" of its part-time staff Wednesday.

  Health

  Apr 1, 2020
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• City of Leduc temporarily lays off 100 casual employees amid COVID-19 crisis

  Citing facility closures and service adjustments amid the COVID-19 public health crisis, the City of Leduc announced Tuesday that it has temporarily laid off 100 casual city employees, effective April 18.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2020
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• Calgary’s Heritage Park lays off staff to reduce costs during COVID-19 outbreak

  One of Calgary's most popular tourist attractions has announced staff layoffs related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

  Economy

  Mar 30, 2020