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Siloam Mission, a Winnipeg non-profit charity, announced 16 layoffs and reduced operating hours for its drop-in dining space and clothing store, effective June 1, 2026. The organization is implementing these cost-cutting measures to address a projected $4.4-million deficit and financial instability.

Humber Polytechnic is offering “voluntary exit packages” to staff as it confronts mounting financial pressure, warning that deeper job cuts could follow if the uptake is too low by March 9, 2026.

Panasonic is reportedly planning to cut around 12,000 jobs as part of a broader restructuring, according to Nikkei. The company is also set to transfer its television sales operations in North America and Europe to Chinese appliance maker Skyworth Group in April 2026. It remains unclear how many of the layoffs will affect Canadian employees.

Arcadis cut 1,100 jobs in 2025, with many of the layoffs occurring in Canada where the company faced a disappointing real estate market, staff shortages, and rising material prices. The Dutch consulting and engineering firm expects further layoffs in 2026 due to inflation and political uncertainty affecting client project decisions worldwide.