Ubisoft's offices in Montreal. Photo: Guilhem Vellut

‘There were tears’: Ubisoft Halifax employee speaks out after post-unionization studio closure

by Local Journalism Initiative January 14, 2026

written by Local Journalism Initiative January 14, 2026

By Brendyn Creamer | The Coast A unionization effort started as a way to avoid mass layoffs has ended with just that. Seventy-one workers at Ubisoft Halifax are without jobs after the international video game corporation shut down the studio days after 61 members of their staff joined CWA Canada Loc...

Member Access Required

This article is available to registered HR News Canada members. Membership is free and provides full access to our independent reporting on workplace HR issues across Canada.

Join Free - Sign Up Now

Already a member? Log in below

Local Journalism Initiative

The Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) supports the creation of original civic journalism that covers the diverse needs of underserved communities across Canada.

‘There were tears’: Ubisoft Halifax employee speaks out after post-unionization studio closure

Member Access Required

Hydro One and Society of United Professionals reach tentative contract deal

DF Barnes workers in St. John’s, N.L., vote to join United Steelworkers

Related Posts

Follow Us