Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Jun 1 - Jun 7, 2026
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 33% from last week, moving from 1,411 to 1,883 people.
Summary
During the week of Jun 1 - Jun 7, 2026, 10 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 1,883 workers at 10 companies. That is up 33% from 1,411 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Ontario with 1,849 workers (98%), and New Brunswick with 34 workers (2%).
By industry, the most affected sectors were Education with 1,760 workers (93%), Manufacturing with 100 workers (5%), and Government with 23 workers (1%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Toronto District School Board (792 workers), Fanshawe College (500 workers), Peel District School Board (331 workers), INVISTA (100 workers), and Toronto Catholic District School Board (77 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 1,849 | 8 |
| New Brunswick | 34 | 2 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 869 | 2 |
| London | 523 | 2 |
| Kingston | 100 | 1 |
| Waterloo | 15 | 1 |
| Renfrew | 11 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1,760 | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 100 | 1 |
| Government | 23 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto District School Board | 792 | 1 |
| Fanshawe College | 500 | 1 |
| Peel District School Board | 331 | 1 |
| INVISTA | 100 | 1 |
| Toronto Catholic District School Board | 77 | 1 |
| Children's Aid Society London and Middlesex | 23 | 1 |
| New Brunswick School Districts (Anglophone West School District) | 22 | 1 |
| Waterloo Catholic District School Board | 15 | 1 |