Layoffs Canada

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Layoffs 2026 — 119 Jobs Cut in Ontario, Canada

~119
employees affected
Media Report

The Waterloo Region District School Board has declared 119 teachers surplus, including 97 elementary and 22 secondary teachers, with contracts terminating at the end of the year. The layoffs are part of a provincial directive for conservative staffing due to changing enrolment projections.

Announced Date
April 30, 2026
Effective Date
December 31, 2026
Province
Ontario
City
Waterloo
Industry
Education
Laid Off
~119(Planned or forecast layoffs)
Organization Type
government_provincial
Source
News Media
Organization
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)

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Sources (1 article)

More than 140 Waterloo Region teachers being laid off, despite talk of shortages

The Record·Apr 30, 2026