CWA Canada has criticized Ubisoft for not being adequately prepared during its first meeting with union representatives following the closure of the company’s Halifax studio. Ubisoft announced the studio’s shutdown last week, citing ongoing restructuring efforts. The closure came shortly after most employees at the Halifax location voted to unionize under CWA Canada, raising concerns about the timing of the decision.

In response, CWA Canada stated it would “pursue every legal recourse” to protect union members’ rights and called on Ubisoft to provide evidence that the closure was driven solely by financial necessity. Ubisoft reportedly agreed to share this information within the week. However, according to CWA Canada, the company arrived at the initial meeting on January 14, 2026, without the requested documentation or a plan to support affected employees.

In a message to Halifax staff, CWA Canada described the meeting as disappointing, noting, “Ubisoft came to the table with nothing. No documentation proving financial distress, and no plan to find work at other Ubisoft operations or increase severance.” The union emphasized its priority of securing new roles for all impacted employees, either remotely or at other Canadian locations. They also raised concerns about employees on parental leave being excluded from the full two-month severance notice pay offered to others.

The meeting included representatives from Ubisoft Montreal’s legal and human resources teams, as well as senior staff from CWA Canada. The union described the session as “frustrating,” citing Ubisoft’s lack of preparation and the absence of advance notice regarding the closure. “Their lack of preparation, along with no advance notice, makes us question their intentions and commitment to fair treatment,” the union’s note continued. CWA Canada pledged to keep pushing for transparency and fair compensation for employees with long tenures at the company.

CWA Canada president Carmel Smyth reiterated that Ubisoft “had nothing to offer” during the meeting and was “non-committal” about the union’s request to relocate affected workers. Ubisoft has promised to provide financial documentation related to the closure by January 16, 2026, but Smyth expressed skepticism about whether the company would follow through.

Earlier this week, CWA Canada filed a labor complaint with the Nova Scotia Labor Board, alleging that Ubisoft closed the Halifax studio to prevent unionization. Smyth noted that Ubisoft will eventually need to present financial information to the Labor Board, though this process could take months. In the meantime, union representatives remain committed to advocating for better compensation and job opportunities for those impacted by the closure.

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