Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Mar 9 - Mar 15, 2026
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 54% from last week, moving from 2,458 to 1,127 people.
Summary
During the week of Mar 9 - Mar 15, 2026, 15 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 1,127 workers at 15 companies. That is down 54% from 2,458 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Ontario with 486 workers (43%), British Columbia with 368 workers (33%), and Nova Scotia with 261 workers (23%). 2 other provinces also recorded layoff activity this week.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Education with 854 workers (76%), Manufacturing with 113 workers (10%), and Government with 100 workers (9%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Peel District School Board (331 workers), Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) (230 workers), Thompson Rivers University (150 workers), Tree Island Steel (113 workers), and Bureau of Pension Advocates (100 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 486 | 4 |
| British Columbia | 368 | 6 |
| Nova Scotia | 261 | 3 |
| Manitoba | 12 | 1 |
| Quebec | - | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Peel | 331 | 1 |
| Sydney | 230 | 1 |
| Ottawa | 155 | 2 |
| Kamloops | 150 | 1 |
| Richmond | 113 | 1 |
| Victoria | 90 | 1 |
| Wolfville | 31 | 1 |
| Otterburne | 12 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 854 | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 113 | 2 |
| Government | 100 | 2 |
| Healthcare | 55 | 1 |
| Agriculture | 5 | 1 |
| Technology | - | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Peel District School Board | 331 | 1 |
| Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) | 230 | 1 |
| Thompson Rivers University | 150 | 1 |
| Tree Island Steel | 113 | 1 |
| Bureau of Pension Advocates | 100 | 1 |
| Camosun College | 90 | 1 |
| Bruyère Health | 55 | 1 |
| Acadia University | 31 | 1 |