Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: May 18 - May 24, 2026
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 36% from last week, moving from 1,680 to 1,081 people.
Summary
During the week of May 18 - May 24, 2026, 7 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 1,081 workers at 7 companies. That is down 36% from 1,680 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Canada-wide with 955 workers (88%), and Ontario with 126 workers (12%).
By industry, the most affected sectors were Agriculture with 600 workers (56%), Government with 343 workers (32%), and Arts & Entertainment with 70 workers (6%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Canadian Food Inspection Agency (600 workers), Global Affairs Canada (343 workers), PENN Entertainment / theScore Esports (70 workers), Upper Canada District School Board (31 workers), and Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (20 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 955 | 3 |
| Ontario | 126 | 4 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Brockville | 31 | 1 |
| Kemptville | 20 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 600 | 1 |
| Government | 343 | 1 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 70 | 1 |
| Education | 56 | 3 |
| Media & Telecom | 12 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | 600 | 1 |
| Global Affairs Canada | 343 | 1 |
| PENN Entertainment / theScore Esports | 70 | 1 |
| Upper Canada District School Board | 31 | 1 |
| Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario | 20 | 1 |
| CPAC | 12 | 1 |
| Early Childhood Development Initiative | 5 | 1 |