PwC Layoffs in Canada: October 2025 Update + Severance Rights

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), is a multinational professional services firm that offers a range of services in Canada, including audit and assurance, consulting, tax services, advisory and legal services, and digital transformation. It’s considered one of the “Big Four” accounting firms in Canada, alongside Deloitte, EY, and KPMG.

Of a global workforce of nearly 370,000, PwC employs approximately 8,000 people in Canada. Its head office is located in Toronto, with additional offices in cities like London, Oakville, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. The types of jobs at PwC include accountants, auditors, consultants, tax professionals, IT specialists, data analysts, legal professionals, and more.

Latest PwC Layoff Update

Oct. 2025: Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is investigating reports that PwC is scaling back its Canadian workforce.

In Canada, non-unionized employees at auditing giant are entitled to significant compensation (up to 24 months’ pay) when fired or let go. This includes salary, bonuses, commissions, and benefits.

📲 Use our Severance Pay Calculator to get a free estimate in seconds.

A wrongful dismissal occurs if PwC terminates you without cause — or incorrectly “for cause” — and doesn’t provide the correct amount of severance pay.

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Laid off at PwC? 5 Key Steps

Don’t sign anything on the spot: Carefully review all documents, including your severance offer. Deadlines from employers aren’t legally binding.
Keep relevant documentation: Save any termination letters, severance offers, and employer communications.
Use the Severance Pay Calculator: This tool will help you determine whether you’re being offered the correct amount of compensation.
Contact an employment lawyer: The experienced team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP will ensure you receive the severance pay you’re legally entitled to — not a dollar less.
Start searching for comparable employment: This helps mitigate income loss and shows good faith in your claim.

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PwC Layoff History

PwC has announced several layoffs over recent years due to recessions, downsizing, restructuring, cost-cutting measures, and shifts in operational focus.

Below is a timeline of recent layoffs:

Oct. 2025: Multiple PwC Canada employees have contacted Samfiru Tumarkin LLP — claiming they’ve been let go.
May 2025: PwC has laid off 1,500 U.S. staff in tax and audit, citing low attrition and a cooling market.
April 2024: PwC Canada is reportedly laying off over 100 employees from its consulting division as part of restructuring.
Nov. 2023: PwC is reportedly cutting hundreds of jobs in the U.K. and Australia. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has been contacted by several Canadian employees who claim that they have also been let go.

FAQs About Severance & Termination

👉 Can My Employment Contract Limit My Severance?

Yes — but many contracts include unenforceable clauses. Always get it reviewed by Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

👉 Are Temporary Layoffs Allowed?

Usually not. A temporary layoff may qualify as constructive dismissal if not contractually permitted.

👉 Do Contractors Qualify For Severance?

Yes, if your role resembled that of a full-time employee. Employees are often misclassified as independent contractors.

👉 How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?

Up to 2 years from your termination date.

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More than 99% of employment law matters are settled in the first few weeks or during mediation. However, when court is necessary, we have the expertise to deliver results — often with legal fees covered by the employer.

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In Maticevic v. Bank of Montreal, a dedicated long-term employee found justice after being wrongfully dismissed. With Stephen LeMesurier, a lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP leading the charge, they secured a game-changing severance package.

Lost Your Job? Get Help Now

If you’ve been fired or let go from PwC for any reason, don’t sign anything until you speak with the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Your employer might be asking you to accept a severance package that doesn’t take into consideration all of your entitlements.

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Our employment lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia (BC) have helped many non-unionized employees understand their rights, challenge unfair severance packages, and get what the law truly says they’re owed.

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⚠️ Unionized?
Contact your union immediately. By law, employment lawyers can’t represent unionized employees.

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.

PwC Layoffs in Canada: October 2025 Update + Severance Rights

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