Layoffs

Prepac cutting 170+ jobs in Delta, production going to U.S.
Prepac is cutting more than 170 jobs in Delta, citing tariffs and shifting production to North Carolina by May 2025.

40% of Canadians fear layoffs amid U.S. trade war, March poll finds
Ontario ranked the highest for job security concerns, with more than 50 per cent worried about unemployment.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University in B.C. to cut 70 faculty positions
The university is trimming its headcount due to a projected $49-million shortfall in international tuition revenue.

Canada Metal Processing Group cuts workforce amid U.S. trade war
Canada Metal Processing Group announces a reduction of 140 jobs across its facilities, citing U.S. steel tariffs as a key factor.

Canada Revenue Agency to eliminate 450 jobs in March
The workforce reduction comes just months after the agency slashed hundreds of temporary positions in December.

Doug Ford: U.S. abandoning plan to double steel, aluminum duties
The premier's claim comes after Ontario suspended its 25 per cent surcharge on all electricity exports to the United States.

Wayfair cuts 340 tech roles, shutters Austin Development Centre
Wayfair cuts 340 technology roles, closes Austin TDC as part of a major AI and productivity reorganization. Impact extends to Canadian staff.

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

Ontario suspends 25% surcharge on all U.S. electricity exports
The decision comes after the U.S. threatened to retaliate by doubling incoming steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 per cent.