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TechnologyAI-Cited LayoffsCanada4 layoff rounds tracked
5,800
Total Jobs Cut
January 2026
Most Recent
2,300
Largest Single Layoff
Yes
AI Cited
Layoff Timeline
January 2026
200 jobs cut
AI-CITED
Reason: Significant job cuts focusing on partnerships division; AI-driven restructuring
May 2025
2,300 jobs cut(20% of workforce)
AI-CITED
Reason: AI replacing support and operations roles
May 2023
2,300 jobs cut(20% of workforce)
Reason: CEO Tobi Lutke admits over-hiring during pandemic; sold logistics business
July 2022
1,000 jobs cut(10% of workforce)
Reason: CEO admitted to betting on permanent e-commerce shift that did not happen
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Significant job cuts focusing on partnerships division; AI-driven restructuring
TechCrunch
AI replacing support and operations roles
Layoffs.fyi
CEO Tobi Lutke admits over-hiring during pandemic; sold logistics business
CNBC
CEO admitted to betting on permanent e-commerce shift that did not happen
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