Amazon Web Services (AWS) Layoffs 2026 — 16,000 Jobs Cut in Canada
16,000
employees affected
Media Report
AWS confirmed that employees in the United States and Canada were notified of layoffs on January 28, 2026, as part of Amazon's broader 16,000 employee reduction. AWS declined to disclose the specific number of Canadian employees affected, roles impacted, or business segments involved in the restructuring. It remains unclear how many Canadian staff were affected by this round of job cuts.
Key Facts
All Technology layoffs →- Announced Date
- February 5, 2026
- Province
- Canada-wide
- Industry
- Technology
- Laid Off
- 16,000
- Organization Type
- public
- Source
- News Media
Company Info
All Amazon Web Services (AWS) layoffs →- Organization
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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