Layoffs

Illumina cuts more than 300 jobs in April, part of cost reduction program
The workforce reduction comes as the biotechnology company grapples with China's ban on its sequencers.

Illumina Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained
Lost your job at Illumina? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

B.C. moves to ban sick notes for short-term absences
B.C. employees no longer need sick notes for short absences. Learn what the new 2025 law means for your rights and what…

Trump Tariffs Canada: Layoffs, Severance, and Employee Rights (2025 Guide)
Trump's tariffs have already led to major layoffs in Canada. Understand your rights to severance if you lose your job.

‘They’re really, really scared’: 1 in 3 Toronto businesses anticipate layoffs amid U.S. trade shock
Nearly one-third of businesses in the city expect to cut jobs due to U.S. duties, rising costs, and disrupted supply chains.

Canada unveils suite of business relief measures amid U.S. trade war
The federal government is allocating billions of dollars in aid and implementing new temporary EI measures.

Thunder Bay at risk of losing dozens of Alstom jobs in June
The provider of rail transport solutions said it's working on potential future opportunities for its plant in Thunder Bay.

General Motors temporarily idling Ingersoll plant, affecting hundreds of jobs
The automaker said the decision to temporarily halt production at the Ontario facility isn't related to the U.S. trade war.

Google’s Android, Pixel, and Chrome teams reportedly trimmed in April
A spokesperson said the tech giant is focused on "becoming more nimble and operating more effectively."…