Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2026
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 98% from last week, moving from 1,127 to 25 people.
People laid off
25
-1,102 vs last week
Events
3
-12 vs last week
Companies
3
-12 vs last week
Week-over-week
-98%
-98% vs last week
Summary
During the week of Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2026, 3 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 25 workers at 3 companies. That is down 98% from 1,127 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Ontario with 25 workers (100%), and Newfoundland with 1 event.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Technology with 25 workers (100%), Arts & Entertainment with 1 event, and Education with 1 event.
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include JD Power (25 workers), Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society, and Brock University.
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 25 | 2 |
| Newfoundland | - | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| London | 25 | 1 |
| St. John's | - | 1 |
| St. Catharines | - | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 25 | 1 |
| Arts & Entertainment | - | 1 |
| Education | - | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| JD Power | 25 | 1 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society | - | 1 |
| Brock University | - | 1 |