Canadian Layoff Tracker

Thompson Rivers University has cut approximately 193 FTE jobs since fall 2024 as part of major department and faculty restructuring. The university has reduced its budget by a total of $47 million, with about 68 per cent of job cuts being voluntary through early retirements or eliminating vacant positions.

Canada recorded at least 257 total video game industry layoffs in 2026, with 124 at Eidos-Montréal and approximately 133 additional layoffs at other unspecified Canadian gaming companies. The layoffs reflect a broader global gaming industry crisis.

Eidos-Montréal laid off 124 employees as part of Canada's gaming industry layoffs in 2026. This represented nearly half of the 257 total gaming layoffs recorded in Canada.

Digital producer Luke Paron announced his departure from TNA Wrestling after approximately five years with the company. Paron initially worked as a photographer and short-form content creator on the road before transitioning to directing work based in Toronto in October 2025.

BlackRock is eliminating around 200 jobs in June 2026 across multiple divisions including Investment Technology, Operations, and its private credit/financing business. This marks the firm's fourth distinct round of layoffs over the past 18 months.

Five former Eater journalists were laid off as the food media outlet became increasingly reliant on search traffic, social media algorithms, and advertiser-driven incentives. The layoffs reflect broader challenges in food journalism requiring sustained resources and expertise.

York Region District School Board is eliminating approximately 161 education worker positions by September 2026, down from an initially planned 249 jobs. The cuts include educational assistants, secretarial and administrative staff, IT workers, and library technicians, with an additional 106 secretarial staff facing 50 per cent hour reductions.

The Pesticides Regulatory Directorate at Health Canada has experienced 47 job cuts, representing 12 percent of its workforce. The directorate, described by scientists as 'overloaded,' was hit with these cuts as the Carney government prepared to dismantle pesticide rules.

The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) has proposed cutting 117 positions, including attendants and special needs technicians, with the majority supporting special needs students. The proposal has sparked concern among parents and unions, though some of the positions are already vacant.

Alberta Health Services is transferring 336 public health inspectors and 76 support staff from AHS to become direct employees of the Government of Alberta. The workers will be laid off by the end of July and offered new positions that may involve relocation, loss of seniority, and reduced benefits.

The Qualicum School District is proposing cuts to teachers, education assistants and other support worker positions. The district is attempting to eliminate $1.5 million from its budget.

Bell is cutting nearly 700 jobs as part of ongoing organizational changes within the company. The layoffs appear to be a restructuring initiative affecting the telecommunications provider.

BCE, the parent company of Bell Canada, is cutting 690 jobs (approximately 1% of its workforce) as part of its ongoing restructuring initiative. The cuts include about 460 non-union positions and approximately 230 unionized departures through voluntary separation packages, representing the second round of layoffs in seven months.

P&J Solutions, a Burnaby renovation and construction firm, laid off Martha Lucia Tovar Castillo upon her return from maternity and parental leave and then terminated her employment. The British Columbia Employment Standards Tribunal confirmed the company violated employment standards law by failing to return the worker to her position.

BenchSci confirmed major layoffs in May 2026, reducing its workforce by approximately 30%, affecting nearly 70 employees at the Toronto-based firm. The restructuring was driven by the implementation of AI agents across engineering, operations, and scientific workflows that are now performing meaningful work alongside employees.

A layoff event at D3 Security was communicated on Friday evening, June 12. The workforce reduction affected multiple departments and roles, including the research team, Software Development Engineers (SDE), QA, and UI teams.

The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is cutting 31 positions including designated early childhood educators (DECE) and care for newcomer children (CNC) workers by the end of June 2026. The board cites lower projected kindergarten enrolment and reduced federal funding for language instruction programs as reasons for the layoffs.

GM Canada announced layoffs affecting up to 1,200 autoworkers at its Oshawa plant. The cuts are related to the company's manufacturing rebalancing and shift in production strategy.

Ubisoft eliminated dozens of Canadian jobs in June 2026 and closed its Winnipeg studio. This latest workforce reduction comes months after Ubisoft cut approximately 40 roles at its Toronto studio in February 2026.

Ubisoft is closing its Winnipeg studio, affecting all roughly 65 staff members. The studio, which opened in 2019, served as a support studio for games including Rainbow Six Siege and various Assassin's Creed titles.