Nissan Canada reportedly axed 50 executives in March

What’s going on at Nissan?

Nissan Canada has reportedly parted ways with approximately 50 executives.

A person with insight on the matter told Samfiru Tumarkin LLP that the individuals were let go on March 18.

The update comes as cracks appear to be forming in the planned merger of the automaker and rival Honda.

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Next steps for Nissan employees

If you’ve been affected by the layoffs at Nissan, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Canada’s automotive industry are entitled to severance pay. The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru delves into severance pay on an episode of the Employment Law Show.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Compensation: Severance packages, which can be as much as 24 months’ pay, may include salary, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation. Use our firm’s free Severance Pay Calculator to better understand your entitlements.
• Deadlines: You generally have up to two years from the date of your termination to review and negotiate severance offers.
• Action steps: Consult an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to ensure your severance package is fair and aligns with Canadian employment laws.

Major employers slashing staff

The reported workforce reduction at Nissan Canada comes amid a flurry of job cuts in 2025.

Big names, including Siemens, Morgan Stanley, Prepac, MPG Canada, Wayfair, MLSE, Disney, Autodesk, Mohawk College, JPMorgan, Chevron, Vale, Meta, Canada Post, Workday, ADM, Amazon, and Shopify, have pulled out the axe.

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Lost your job? Contact us

If you’re fired or let go at Nissan Canada for any reason, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia have helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals resolve their workplace issues.

Call us today at 1-855-821-5900 or request a consultation online.

Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.