Amazon
Amazon confirmed the elimination of approximately 16,000 corporate roles on January 28, 2026, in a round internally referred to as Project Dawn. The cuts follow a prior round of roughly 14,000 eliminations in October 2025, bringing total corporate reductions since late 2025 to nearly 30,000. This guide covers what happened, who is affected, your rights, severance, and the exact steps to take right now.
Updated Apr 11, 2026
OngoingMeta
Meta has been conducting multiple rounds of layoffs throughout 2026, with confirmed cuts totaling roughly 900 or more employees so far and California WARN Act filings signaling an additional ~200 Bay Area jobs ending in late May. A larger reduction of up to 20% of the workforce (~15,000 employees) has been reported by Reuters but remains unconfirmed by Meta. This guide covers what is confirmed, what is still unclear, and the exact steps to take if you have been - or expect to be - affected.
Updated Apr 11, 2026
OngoingOntario Settlement Agencies
Federal funding cuts to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada are forcing dozens of Ontario settlement agencies to reduce staff, cut programs, and in some cases shut down services entirely. A sector-wide survey found that 68 percent of GTA newcomer agencies anticipate layoffs by 2028, with a collective loss of roughly 310 jobs already projected. This guide covers your employment rights, severance entitlements, and practical next steps if you work at - or rely on - an affected Ontario settlement agency.
Updated Apr 10, 2026
ConfirmedWaterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) announced in April 2026 that nearly 100 elementary teachers will no longer hold the same position in the upcoming school year, according to their union ETFO. This guide covers what is currently known, what is still uncertain, and the immediate steps affected employees should take to protect their rights.
Updated Apr 10, 2026