Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Jul 6 - Jul 12, 2026
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 6284% from last week, moving from 74 to 4,724 people.
Summary
During the week of Jul 6 - Jul 12, 2026, 7 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 4,724 workers at 7 companies. That is up 6284% from 74 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Quebec with 3,640 workers (77%), Canada-wide with 610 workers (13%), and Ontario with 400 workers (8%). 1 other province also recorded layoff activity this week.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Technology with 4,040 workers (86%), and Media & Telecom with 684 workers (14%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Xbox (Microsoft Gaming) (3,200 workers), Bethesda Game Studios (440 workers), OpenText (400 workers), Rogers (230 workers), and Rogers Sports & Media (230 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 3,640 | 2 |
| Canada-wide | 610 | 3 |
| Ontario | 400 | 1 |
| Nova Scotia | 74 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal | 3,640 | 2 |
| Kitchener-Waterloo | 400 | 1 |
| Liverpool | 74 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 4,040 | 3 |
| Media & Telecom | 684 | 4 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox (Microsoft Gaming) | 3,200 | 1 |
| Bethesda Game Studios | 440 | 1 |
| OpenText | 400 | 1 |
| Rogers | 230 | 1 |
| Rogers Sports & Media | 230 | 1 |
| Postmedia Network Inc. | 150 | 1 |
| Global Empire Corporation | 74 | 1 |