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Employment Law January 23rd, 2026

Public Services and Procurement Canada to Cut 700+ Jobs in 2026

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction at the federal agency and key resources for non-unionized employees.

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Employment Law January 23rd, 2026

Laid Off or Facing Layoffs in Canada? Your 2026 Legal Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or affected by layoffs in Canada? Understand your rights to severance and next steps in our 2026 legal guide.

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Employment Law January 22nd, 2026

What Happens to Employees When a Company Is Sold in Canada?

By Lior Samfiru

What happens to employees when a company is sold in Canada? Learn about employee transfers, severance rights, and why provincial law matters.

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Employment Law January 22nd, 2026

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to Eliminate 665 Positions in 2026

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the restructuring at the federal agency and key resources for non-unionized employees.

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Employment Law January 22nd, 2026

Health Canada Conducting “Deep Workforce Cuts” in 2026, Part of Federal Overhaul

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the restructuring at the federal agency and key resources for non-unionized employees.

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Employment Law January 22nd, 2026

Shopify Trims Partnerships Division to Start 2026, Part of Major Restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key resources for affected non-unionized employees in Canada.

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Employment Law January 22nd, 2026

Shopify Layoffs in Canada: Employee Rights and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Shopify reportedly scaled back the size of its partnerships division to start 2026. Learn more about your severance rights in Canada.

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Employment Law January 21st, 2026

Employee Rights During Inclement Weather in Ontario

By Lior Samfiru

Snowstorms, ice storms, school closures — learn what your employee rights are during inclement weather in Ontario.

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Employment Law January 21st, 2026

GFL Moving Corporate HQ from Vaughan to Miami, Canadian Jobs Affected

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the relocation and comprehensive resources for affected non-unionized employees.

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