Swedish telecom giant Ericsson has reportedly laid off about 100 technical employees in Canada as part of a global restructuring effort, according to The Globe and Mail. The cuts, announced Monday, affect staff whose final day of work will be October 31. Affected employees will receive severance packages and job transition support.

Ericsson said the move is intended to consolidate its Canadian network management services team with its global operations, streamlining processes and reducing costs. The company has already signaled that restructuring charges will remain high into 2025, reflecting broader pressures in the telecom equipment sector.

For Canada, the layoffs highlight ongoing volatility in the tech and telecom industries, which have faced waves of restructuring amid slowing demand and global competition. While the overall Canadian job market remains relatively resilient, with unemployment still low by historical standards, white-collar tech roles have seen rising instability. Ericsson’s decision underscores how multinational cost-cutting strategies can directly impact skilled Canadian workers, even as the country works to position itself as a hub for advanced technology and telecommunications.

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Reuters’ original article, “Ericsson lays off about 100 Canada-based employees to cut costs, Globe and Mail reports” was published in Reuters News on September 8, 2025. Read the Full Reuters News story.