Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Jun 15 - Jun 21, 2026
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 86% from last week, moving from 2,305 to 4,295 people.
Summary
During the week of Jun 15 - Jun 21, 2026, 15 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 4,295 workers at 15 companies. That is up 86% from 2,305 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Canada-wide with 2,585 workers (60%), Ontario with 852 workers (20%), and Alberta with 412 workers (10%). 2 other provinces also recorded layoff activity this week.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Manufacturing with 1,500 workers (35%), Media & Telecom with 1,395 workers (32%), and Education with 482 workers (11%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (1,500 workers), Bell (700 workers), BCE Inc. (690 workers), Alberta Health Services (AHS) (412 workers), and BlackRock (200 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 2,585 | 6 |
| Ontario | 852 | 3 |
| Alberta | 412 | 1 |
| Quebec | 241 | 2 |
| British Columbia | 205 | 3 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 691 | 2 |
| Kamloops | 193 | 1 |
| Aurora | 161 | 1 |
| Montréal | 124 | 1 |
| Montreal | 117 | 1 |
| Qualicum | 11 | 1 |
| Burnaby | 1 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,500 | 1 |
| Media & Telecom | 1,395 | 3 |
| Education | 482 | 4 |
| Healthcare | 412 | 1 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 258 | 3 |
| Finance & Insurance | 200 | 1 |
| Government | 47 | 1 |
| Construction | 1 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV | 1,500 | 1 |
| Bell | 700 | 1 |
| BCE Inc. | 690 | 1 |
| Alberta Health Services (AHS) | 412 | 1 |
| BlackRock | 200 | 1 |
| Thompson Rivers University | 193 | 1 |
| York Region District School Board | 161 | 1 |
| Canadian gaming industry (other) | 133 | 1 |