ONxpress reportedly cuts staff in major restructuring effort

What’s going on at ONxpress?

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has been contacted by multiple employees at ONxpress — claiming significant job cuts are taking place as part of a restructuring.

According to CityNews Toronto, the transportation infrastructure company and Metrolinx have decided to call off a 25-year partnership that was supposed to start this year.

“[Both] parties are working on an amicable settlement to end the partnership,” Metrolinx said in a statement.

“Alstom will maintain its role supporting the operations and maintenance of GO Transit and UP Express, to continue delivering best-in-class service that Ontarians have come to expect.”

• SEE ALSO: Thunder Bay’s Alstom plant prepares to shed 200+ jobs

Our experienced employment lawyers are following up with affected ONxpress staff to better understand the situation and review their severance packages.

Lior Samfiru’s statement to CityNews

“Many [ONxpress employees] are concerned about what happens next, especially since this project was expected to provide long-term stability and employment for years to come,” said Lior Samfiru, co-founding partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

“In these situations, severance pay must account not just for someone’s age, position, how long they worked, and any bonus, but also the unique difficulty of securing similar roles in a specialized industry.”

Next steps for ONxpress employees

If you’ve been fired or let go at ONxpress, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Canada’s transportation sector are entitled to severance pay based on a variety of factors, including their role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

ℹ️ Want a quick overview on severance pay? Watch the video below or check out the full episode in our TV section.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Compensation: In Canada, your severance package can be up to 24 months’ pay. It must be based on your age, tenure, position, bonuses, commissions, and other factors. 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.

Many companies cutting jobs

Reports of a substantial restructuring at ONxpress come amid a flurry of job cuts in 2025.

Match Group, GroupM, OpenText, Meta, CrowdStrike, Expedia Group, Morningstar, Cenovus Energy, Intel, Infosys, Google, and other big names have pulled out the axe as they navigate challenging economic conditions.

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Lost your job? Contact us

If you’ve lost your job at ONxpress 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.