Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Feb 16 - Feb 22, 2026
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 52% from last week, moving from 4,219 to 2,044 people.
Summary
During the week of Feb 16 - Feb 22, 2026, 10 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 2,044 workers at 10 companies. That is down 52% from 4,219 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Canada-wide with 1,185 workers (58%), Ontario with 827 workers (40%), and Northwest Territories with 25 workers (1%). 1 other province also recorded layoff activity this week.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Other with 1,000 workers (49%), Government with 631 workers (31%), and Education with 163 workers (8%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Arcadis (1,000 workers), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (587 workers), Fanshawe College (163 workers), Rogers Communications (100 workers), and New Gold (85 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 1,185 | 3 |
| Ontario | 827 | 5 |
| Northwest Territories | 25 | 1 |
| Nova Scotia | 7 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 624 | 2 |
| London | 163 | 1 |
| Yellowknife | 25 | 1 |
| Toronto | - | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,000 | 1 |
| Government | 631 | 3 |
| Education | 163 | 1 |
| Energy | 110 | 2 |
| Media & Telecom | 100 | 1 |
| Technology | 40 | 1 |
| Finance & Insurance | - | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadis | 1,000 | 1 |
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | 587 | 1 |
| Fanshawe College | 163 | 1 |
| Rogers Communications | 100 | 1 |
| New Gold | 85 | 1 |
| Ubisoft | 40 | 1 |
| The Parole Board of Canada | 37 | 1 |
| De Beers | 25 | 1 |