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STRONGAI LAYOFF

Bell: 690 jobs cut

June 15, 2026CATelecommunicationsBell

Bell Canada parent BCE Inc. is cutting its workforce by nearly 700 employees as part of a strategy to drive sustainable growth in a competitive market. The layoffs include 460 non-union employees and voluntary departure packages for 230 unionized roles. The company is also investing in its AI business offerings, indicating a strong connection between the layoffs and its shift towards automation.

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Core Estimate

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Primarytheglobeandmail.comJune 15, 2026

Bell Canada parent cutting work force by nearly 700 employees - The Globe and Mail

Bell Canada parent cutting work force by nearly 700 employees - The Globe and Mail The Globe and Mail Bell Canada parent cutting work force by nearly 700 employees Ad Choices Irene Galea Published June 15, 2026Updated Yesterday Open this photo in gallery: Bell had 38,683 employees as of the end of 2025, 39 per cent of which were unionized, according to its latest annual report.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press Share Save for later Bell Canada parent BCE Inc. BCE-T is reducing its work

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