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Laid off or facing a layoff in Canada? (2025 Guide)
Understand layoffs in Canada, your rights, and severance pay. Monthly layoff updates and expert legal advice.
Trump implementing 25% duty on automobiles not made in the U.S.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he's prepared to fight "like never before" if the latest trade action affects Canada.
Hudson’s Bay confirms no severance for former employees: Lior Samfiru with the Toronto Star
Employment lawyer and Co-founding Partner Lior Samfiru spoke with The Toronto Star on the rights of former Hudson's Bay employees.
RBC Insurance hit by major job cuts ahead of investor day: Reports
RBC Insurance reportedly undergoes second wave of layoffs ahead of RBC’s March 27 investor day. Impacted employees are owed full severance.
‘We’re behind’: Jack Dorsey’s Block slashes 931 positions in March
The California-based fintech startup led by the former Twitter CEO has also closed most of its open roles.
Block Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained
Lost your job at Block? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.
Canada unveils suite of business relief measures amid U.S. trade war
The federal government is allocating billions of dollars in aid and implementing new temporary EI measures.
Working Notice in Ontario – What Employees Need to Know
Learn how working notice works in Ontario and whether you're owed more. Most employees qualify for additional pay beyond ESA minimums.
Canadian businesses prefer job changes over cuts during U.S. trade war: Poll
Insights on the Toronto Region Board of Trade study and key resources for non-unionized workers in Canada.