Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: May 25 - May 31, 2026
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 31% from last week, moving from 1,081 to 1,411 people.
Summary
During the week of May 25 - May 31, 2026, 7 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 1,411 workers at 7 companies. That is up 31% from 1,081 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Canada-wide with 1,000 workers (71%), Ontario with 200 workers (14%), and Nova Scotia with 147 workers (10%). 3 other provinces also recorded layoff activity this week.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Technology with 1,000 workers (71%), Education with 392 workers (28%), and Other with 16 workers (1%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Wix (1,000 workers), York Region District School Board (200 workers), Nova Scotia Community College (147 workers), Selkirk College (45 workers), and Siloam Mission (16 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 1,000 | 1 |
| Ontario | 200 | 1 |
| Nova Scotia | 147 | 1 |
| British Columbia | 45 | 1 |
| Manitoba | 18 | 2 |
| Alberta | 1 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Castlegar | 45 | 1 |
| Winnipeg | 18 | 2 |
| Sylvan Lake | 1 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 1,000 | 1 |
| Education | 392 | 3 |
| Other | 16 | 1 |
| Real Estate | 2 | 1 |
| Construction | 1 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Wix | 1,000 | 1 |
| York Region District School Board | 200 | 1 |
| Nova Scotia Community College | 147 | 1 |
| Selkirk College | 45 | 1 |
| Siloam Mission | 16 | 1 |
| CentrePort Canada Inc. | 2 | 1 |
| DNA Plumbing & Heating Ltd. | 1 | 1 |