Monthly Report
Canada Layoff Monthly Report: April 2026
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 22% from last month, moving from 7,494 to 5,861 people.
People laid off
5,861
-1,633 vs last month
Events
55
-5 vs last month
Companies
53
-4 vs last month
Month-over-month
-22%
-22% vs last month
Summary
During April 2026, LayoffsCanada tracked 55 layoff events across 53 companies, affecting 5,861 workers. The largest provincial concentration was Ontario. The leading industry was Government. The largest company-level impact was reported by The Ottawa Hospital.
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 2,286 | 19 |
| Canada-wide | 1,866 | 11 |
| British Columbia | 745 | 9 |
| Quebec | 526 | 3 |
| Saskatchewan | 130 | 2 |
| New Brunswick | 90 | 1 |
| Nova Scotia | 88 | 2 |
| Alberta | 70 | 2 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 1,037 | 4 |
| Oshawa | 540 | 2 |
| Vancouver | 392 | 5 |
| Kelowna | 380 | 2 |
| Waterloo | 248 | 3 |
| Sainte-Croix | 126 | 1 |
| Nanaimo | 123 | 1 |
| Toronto | 122 | 2 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1,299 | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 1,202 | 6 |
| Education | 1,146 | 20 |
| Healthcare | 1,011 | 7 |
| Technology | 719 | 3 |
| Retail | 300 | 2 |
| Agriculture | 160 | 2 |
| Media & Telecom | 12 | 3 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| The Ottawa Hospital | 800 | 2 |
| Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) | 580 | 1 |
| General Motors | 500 | 1 |
| Canada Border Services Agency | 350 | 1 |
| Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) | 348 | 1 |
| Coast Wholesale Appliances Inc. | 300 | 1 |
| CAE | 280 | 1 |
| University Canada West | 240 | 1 |