Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Jun 22 - Jun 28, 2026
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 11% from last week, moving from 4,295 to 3,826 people.
Summary
During the week of Jun 22 - Jun 28, 2026, 4 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 3,826 workers at 4 companies. That is down 11% from 4,295 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Canada-wide with 3,725 workers (97%), Nova Scotia with 74 workers (2%), and Newfoundland with 24 workers (1%). 1 other province also recorded layoff activity this week.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Government with 3,749 workers (98%), Media & Telecom with 74 workers (2%), and Hospitality with 3 workers (0%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Canada Revenue Agency (3,725 workers), Global Empire Corporation (74 workers), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (24 workers), and YMCA of Northern Alberta (3 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 3,725 | 1 |
| Nova Scotia | 74 | 1 |
| Newfoundland | 24 | 1 |
| Alberta | 3 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 74 | 1 |
| St. John's | 24 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 3,749 | 2 |
| Media & Telecom | 74 | 1 |
| Hospitality | 3 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Revenue Agency | 3,725 | 1 |
| Global Empire Corporation | 74 | 1 |
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | 24 | 1 |
| YMCA of Northern Alberta | 3 | 1 |