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Ubisoft Layoffs 2026 — 71 Jobs Cut in Nova Scotia, Canada

71
employees affected
Media Report

Ubisoft Entertainment closed its Halifax production studio, eliminating 71 jobs three weeks after staff voted to unionize. The company attributed the closure to cost-optimization measures as part of broader global studio consolidation, though the timing raised concerns from the Communications Workers of America union.

Announced Date
January 7, 2026
Province
Nova Scotia
City
Halifax
Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Laid Off
71
Organization Type
public
Source
News Media
Organization
Ubisoft

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Sources (6 articles)

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PNI Atlantic News·Apr 15, 2026

Video game developer Ubisoft closes Halifax office, says decision not linked to union

Global News·Jan 7, 2026

Ubisoft to consider increasing compensation for laid off Halifax workers

Game Developer·Jan 13, 2026

Laid-off Ubisoft workers rally, call on video game developer to reopen in Halifax

Global News·Jan 29, 2026

Union files labour complaint, demands details from Ubisoft after sudden Halifax studio closure

BetaKit·Jan 16, 2026

Laid-off Ubisoft Halifax workers accept settlement with France-based video game company

Global News·Apr 16, 2026