Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Apr 27 - May 3, 2026
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 28% from last week, moving from 1,163 to 1,487 people.
Summary
During the week of Apr 27 - May 3, 2026, 14 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 1,487 workers at 14 companies. That is up 28% from 1,163 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Ontario with 749 workers (50%), Canada-wide with 350 workers (24%), and Quebec with 246 workers (17%). 3 other provinces also recorded layoff activity this week.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Government with 511 workers (34%), Healthcare with 400 workers (27%), and Education with 329 workers (22%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include The Ottawa Hospital (400 workers), Canada Border Services Agency (350 workers), Library and Archives Canada (161 workers), South Shore Furniture (126 workers), and Bestar Inc. (120 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 749 | 6 |
| Canada-wide | 350 | 1 |
| Quebec | 246 | 2 |
| British Columbia | 85 | 3 |
| Alberta | 40 | 1 |
| Nova Scotia | 17 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 561 | 2 |
| Waterloo | 148 | 2 |
| Sainte-Croix | 126 | 1 |
| Lac-Mégantic | 120 | 1 |
| Prince George | 80 | 1 |
| Calgary | 40 | 1 |
| Sydney | 17 | 1 |
| Vancouver | 4 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 511 | 2 |
| Healthcare | 400 | 1 |
| Education | 329 | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 246 | 2 |
| Hospitality | 1 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| The Ottawa Hospital | 400 | 1 |
| Canada Border Services Agency | 350 | 1 |
| Library and Archives Canada | 161 | 1 |
| South Shore Furniture | 126 | 1 |
| Bestar Inc. | 120 | 1 |
| Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) | 119 | 1 |
| College of New Caledonia | 80 | 1 |
| The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) | 40 | 1 |