Canada-wide

TD Bank announced a 3% workforce reduction as part of restructuring efforts to boost productivity and minimize real estate investments. The layoffs were announced in December 2025, revised from an earlier 2% reduction proposed in May 2025.

The Canadian federal government sent layoff notices to 1,775 public service workers as part of a cost-cutting plan requiring departments to reduce spending by 7.5% by spring 2026, 10% by 2027, and 15% by 2028. The affected departments include Public Services and Procurement Canada (730 notices), Shared Services Canada (530), Statistics Canada (350), and Treasury Board Secretariat (125), among others.

BCE Inc. cut 1700 net jobs in 2025, reducing its workforce from 40,390 to 38,683 employees, marking the second consecutive year of major losses. The layoffs, attributed to industry contraction, cost-cutting measures, and technology upgrades, included 650 management positions and 40 Bell Media employees.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency will cut 1,371 jobs as part of the government's cost-cutting exercise, according to the Agriculture Union. The union warns the cuts will lead to a looming food safety crisis and increased foodborne illnesses and disease in livestock and poultry.

Health Canada is eliminating 1,092 positions (1,056 employees and 36 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 1,092 currently filled positions (1,056 employees and 36 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 2,088 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (2,052 to employees, 36 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 9,628 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Wix is planning to eliminate approximately 20% of its workforce, or around 1,000 roles, as part of a major restructuring. The cloud-based web development services provider is navigating a steep stock decline and rising AI-related costs.

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.

Employment and Social Development Canada is eliminating 5,411 positions (5,313 employees and 98 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 970 currently filled positions (931 employees and 39 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 3,075 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (3,028 to employees, 47 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 42,520 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Statistics Canada is eliminating 900 positions (887 employees and 13 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 764 currently filled positions (764 employees) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 3,274 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (3,274 to employees, 0 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 7,582 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Public Services and Procurement Canada is eliminating 1,090 positions (1,022 employees and 68 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 761 currently filled positions (722 employees and 39 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 1,153 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (1,114 to employees, 39 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 18,936 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Bell laid off nearly 700 employees just before the holidays. The company also fired several employees for allegedly falsifying in-office attendance.

Telus announced layoffs in 2026, affecting Canadian employees. The article provides guidance on employee rights and severance pay entitlements.

Bank of Montreal has reduced its workforce by more than 670 jobs since the third quarter of 2025 — with its Q1 2026 earnings release revealing that it took a $202-million pre-tax severance charge in the quarter.

BMO announced workforce reductions of 600+ jobs as part of efforts to improve operational efficiencies. The layoffs affect the Canadian financial services sector.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency will cut approximately 600 jobs according to the Agriculture Union. The cuts come as food safety concerns mount, with recalls increasing 150 percent between 2013 and 2023.

Environment and Climate Change Canada is eliminating 838 positions (801 employees and 37 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 594 currently filled positions (565 employees and 29 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 1,035 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (998 to employees, 37 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 8,778 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is eliminating 946 positions (901 employees and 45 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 592 currently filled positions (569 employees and 23 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 1,133 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (1,101 to employees, 32 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 6,526 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) is eliminating around 950 jobs as part of a restructuring initiative. Canadian employees, numbering over 580 staff, were notified of the workforce reduction on April 14, 2026.

Global Affairs Canada is eliminating 840 positions (780 employees and 60 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 543 currently filled positions (483 employees and 60 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 3,715 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (3,309 to employees, 406 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 7,657 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2, Phase 3 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is eliminating 665 positions (649 employees and 16 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 507 currently filled positions (500 employees and 7 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 1,043 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (1,036 to employees, 7 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 5,690 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.