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Employment Law May 13th, 2026

Cut or Relocate? Walmart Taking a Closer Look at 1,000 Corporate Roles in 2026

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the restructuring at the retail giant and key legal resources for affected Canadian staff.

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Employment Law May 13th, 2026

Walmart Layoffs 2026: News, Restructuring & Severance Pay in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Walmart is considering cutting or relocating hundreds of corporate roles in 2026. Key details and resources for Canadians.

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Employment Law May 13th, 2026

Canada Layoffs (2026): What They Mean & Your Legal Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or facing layoffs in Canada? Learn what a layoff really means, when severance is owed, and what to do next.

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Employment Law May 13th, 2026

LinkedIn Reportedly Looking to Eliminate Around 5% of Staff in 2026

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction at the Microsoft-owned social network and key resources for Canadians.

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Employment Law May 13th, 2026

Microsoft Layoffs 2026: News, Restructuring & Severance Pay in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Microsoft's LinkedIn is planning to cut around 5% of its workforce in 2026. Key details and resources for affected Canadians.

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Car Accidents May 12th, 2026

1 Dead, 1 Hurt Following 2-Vehicle Crash Southeast of Sault Ste. Marie

By Sivan Tumarkin

Ontario Provincial Police are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.

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Employment Law May 12th, 2026

Toronto District School Board to Cut 200+ “Central Admin” Roles in 2026

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key severance resources for affected non-union TDSB staff.

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Employment Law May 12th, 2026

TDSB Layoffs 2026: News, Restructuring & Severance Pay in Ontario

By Lior Samfiru

The Toronto District School Board is cutting hundreds of administrative roles in 2026. Key details and legal resources.

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Car Accidents May 12th, 2026

Motorcyclist, 36, Seriously Hurt After SUV Collision West of Waterloo

By Sivan Tumarkin

Waterloo police are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.

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