Rogers Communications Inc. has laid off a portion of its in-house IT support staff across Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, redirecting the work to an unnamed third-party vendor that plans to hire many of the affected employees. The company, which reported roughly 24,000 employees in its most recent annual report, described the cuts as a small percentage of its internal IT team and said on-site support for staff would not change.

According to reports and statements from Lior Samfiru of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, more than 100 roles may be affected, with some employees receiving advance notice and severance offers. Impacted positions include software developers, audiovisual and conferencing support staff, and technical management roles.

The move reflects broader pressures in Canada’s telecom and tech sectors, where companies are outsourcing functions, adopting AI, and cutting costs to manage debt and improve efficiency. Recent workforce reductions at Bell Canada and Telus Corporation highlight an industry-wide shift as carriers adapt to new technologies and a more cost-conscious operating environment.

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Irene Galea’s original article, “Rogers lays off part of in-house IT support team” was published in Globe and Mail News on February 19, 2026. Read the Full Globe and Mail News story.

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