Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: May 11 - May 17, 2026
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 14% from last week, moving from 1,475 to 1,680 people.
Summary
During the week of May 11 - May 17, 2026, 5 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 1,680 workers at 5 companies. That is up 14% from 1,475 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Canada-wide with 1,100 workers (65%), and Ontario with 580 workers (35%).
By industry, the most affected sectors were Media & Telecom with 700 workers (42%), Government with 400 workers (24%), and Education with 309 workers (18%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Bell Canada (700 workers), Correctional Service Canada (400 workers), Toronto District School Board (309 workers), London Health Sciences Centre (212 workers), and Quinte Health (59 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 1,100 | 2 |
| Ontario | 580 | 3 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 309 | 1 |
| London | 212 | 1 |
| Belleville | 59 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Media & Telecom | 700 | 1 |
| Government | 400 | 1 |
| Education | 309 | 1 |
| Healthcare | 271 | 2 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Canada | 700 | 1 |
| Correctional Service Canada | 400 | 1 |
| Toronto District School Board | 309 | 1 |
| London Health Sciences Centre | 212 | 1 |
| Quinte Health | 59 | 1 |