Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Apr 6 - Apr 12, 2026
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 12% from last week, moving from 1,044 to 922 people.
Summary
During the week of Apr 6 - Apr 12, 2026, 7 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 922 workers at 7 companies. That is down 12% from 1,044 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Ontario with 617 workers (67%), Quebec with 280 workers (30%), and Canada-wide with 13 workers (1%). 1 other province also recorded layoff activity this week.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Healthcare with 421 workers (46%), Manufacturing with 376 workers (41%), and Education with 112 workers (12%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include The Ottawa Hospital (400 workers), CAE (280 workers), Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) (100 workers), Woodbridge Foam (96 workers), and Extendicare (21 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 617 | 4 |
| Quebec | 280 | 1 |
| Canada-wide | 13 | 1 |
| Manitoba | 12 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 400 | 1 |
| Waterloo | 100 | 1 |
| Blenheim | 96 | 1 |
| Sudbury | 21 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 421 | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 376 | 2 |
| Education | 112 | 2 |
| Government | 13 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| The Ottawa Hospital | 400 | 1 |
| CAE | 280 | 1 |
| Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) | 100 | 1 |
| Woodbridge Foam | 96 | 1 |
| Extendicare | 21 | 1 |
| Canada Water Agency | 13 | 1 |
| Providence University College | 12 | 1 |