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Employment Law October 17th, 2025

Scotiabank Layoffs: October 2025 Update + Severance Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Scotiabank confirms fall 2025 layoffs across Canadian operations in a major restructuring. Here are the facts — and employees' next steps.

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Employment Law October 17th, 2025

Scotiabank Confirms Fall Job Cuts Across Canada as Part of Major Restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

Scotiabank has reportedly let go of a significant number of Canadian employees as part of a broader corporate restructuring.

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Employment Law October 16th, 2025

Red Apple Stores Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Red Apple Stores? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job…

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Car Accidents October 16th, 2025

1 Dead, 3 Hurt Following Multi-Vehicle Collision Southwest of Brantford

By Sivan Tumarkin

Ontario Provincial Police are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.

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Employment Law October 16th, 2025

CPK Interior Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from CPK Interior? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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Employment Law October 16th, 2025

Raymond James Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Raymond James? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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Employment Law October 16th, 2025

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Canadian Partnership Against Cancer? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after…

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An assortment of currency from around the world. Banking industry employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law October 16th, 2025

HomeEquity Bank Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from HomeEquity Bank? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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Employment Law October 16th, 2025

PwC Reportedly Scaling Back Canadian Workforce in October 2025

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the job cuts at the auditing giant and key severance resources for affected non-unionized employees.

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