Software company Ubisoft has closed its Halifax studio, putting 71 staff members out of work. In late December, 60 workers at the Halifax studio formed the company's first union in North America. T.J. Gillis worked at Ubisoft Halifax for five years. Gillis noted with the Halifax studio closure, there are no more employment options for game developers in the province. "This was my first serious foray into the gaming industry," Gillis said.

Source: CBC News January 07, 2026 22:36 UTC