Monthly Report
Canada Layoff Monthly Report: May 2026
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 3% from last month, moving from 5,861 to 5,676 people.
People laid off
5,676
-185 vs last month
Events
36
-19 vs last month
Companies
34
-19 vs last month
Month-over-month
-3%
-3% vs last month
Summary
During May 2026, LayoffsCanada tracked 36 layoff events across 34 companies, affecting 5,676 workers. The largest provincial concentration was Canada-wide. The leading industry was Technology. The largest company-level impact was reported by Wix.
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 3,385 | 11 |
| Ontario | 1,334 | 11 |
| Nova Scotia | 434 | 5 |
| Quebec | 300 | 1 |
| Alberta | 131 | 2 |
| British Columbia | 46 | 2 |
| Manitoba | 34 | 3 |
| PEI | 12 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas | 400 | 1 |
| Toronto | 309 | 1 |
| London | 212 | 1 |
| Calgary | 130 | 1 |
| Belleville | 59 | 1 |
| Halifax | 46 | 2 |
| Castlegar | 45 | 1 |
| Winnipeg | 34 | 3 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 1,280 | 4 |
| Education | 1,071 | 12 |
| Media & Telecom | 763 | 4 |
| Government | 743 | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 700 | 2 |
| Agriculture | 600 | 1 |
| Healthcare | 283 | 3 |
| Energy | 130 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Wix | 1,000 | 1 |
| Bell Canada | 700 | 1 |
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | 600 | 1 |
| Magna International | 400 | 1 |
| Correctional Service Canada | 400 | 1 |
| Global Affairs Canada | 343 | 1 |
| Toronto District School Board | 309 | 1 |
| PACCAR | 300 | 1 |