Layoffs

• 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
  
• ‘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
  
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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
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• Food giant Cargill is slashing 5% of global workforce—around 8K jobs

  Cargill has more than 160,000 employees globally and is based out of Minnesota in the United States but makes its Canadian headquarters in Winnipeg.

  Economy

  Dec 3, 2024
• Intuit to close Edmonton offices as company cuts jobs, invests in AI

  TurboTax-parent company Intuit will layoff 1,800 employees and close offices in Edmonton and Idaho to focus on its AI-powered tax preparation software and other financial products.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2024
• More than 50 workers to be laid off from Ontario Science Centre, union says

  Ontario Public Service Employees Union says more than 50 food service workers will be laid off over the next few days.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2024
• Canada Goose laying off 17% of global workforce

  In a LinkedIn note from Canada Goose CEO Dani Reiss, the luxury parka maker says the job cuts are meant to put the company in a better position for scaling.

  Economy

  Mar 26, 2024
• Canadian, U.S. companies start 2024 with layoffs. What to know

  Companies in the U.S. and Canada have kicked off 2024 with thousands of job cuts across sectors, signaling that the spate of layoffs seen in 2023 could persist.

  Economy

  Mar 7, 2024
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• Cascades announces closure of both Quinte region facilities

  Paper and packaging company Cascades is closing its Belleville & Quinte West plants, leaving 230 jobless. Officials seek repurposing options for facilities.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2024
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• Union considers filing grievance following Queen’s University layoffs

  United Steelworkers say four members working at Queen's were laid off this week

  Education

  Jan 18, 2024