Layoffs

• Public sector unions say nearly 10K employees got layoff notices this week

  The Public Service Alliance of Canada said more than 5,000 of its members alone received 'workforce adjustment notices' this week across multiple federal government departments.

  Canada

  Jan 23
  
• Thousands of federal government workers receive layoff notices

  The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada said federal government workers are being forced into a 'Hunger Games-style fight for jobs.'

  Canada

  Jan 19
  
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• Carney says Algoma Steel loans ‘saved two-thirds’ of jobs despite layoffs

  Algoma Steel has been working to shift away from the United States as its main customer after what the company referred to as Donald Trump's 'unprecedented tariffs.'

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2025
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• CN Rail lays off some 400 managers as tariffs take a bite out of shipping volumes

  The cuts affect more than six per cent of the company's non-unionized workforce.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2025
• Ozempic, Wegovy makers Novo Nordisk announce 9K layoffs in restructuring

  Ozempic and Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk says it will layoff about 9,000 employees of its global workforce as it restructures in an attempt to fend off competition.

  World

  Sep 10, 2025
• U.S. Supreme Court paves way for Trump to continue with federal layoffs

  The justices overrode lower court orders that temporarily froze the cuts, which have been led by the Department of Government Efficiency.

  U.S. News

  Jul 9, 2025
• Vancouver real estate firm lays off staff amid ‘challenging’ market

  In an email to employees on Thursday, rennie president Greg Zayadi said it was a difficult day for everyone at the company. They laid off 31 members of staff.

  Economy

  May 9, 2025
• McGill University announces budget cuts, layoffs in response to Quebec policies

  The university says in a statement that it plans to suspend or downsize some activities and reduce faculty and staff through attrition and layoffs.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2025
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• ‘Tremendous financial uncertainty:’ Another Quebec company announces big layoffs

  Montreal-based tights manufacturer Sheertex (SRTX) said it has placed 40 per cent of its 350 employees on temporary layoff due to the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2025
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• U.S. tariff threat: Quebec furniture company lays off 115 workers after sales drop

  The company says the uncertainty around Trump's motives has significantly affected sales, adding that 70 per cent of its products are shipped to the United States.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2025