Ubisoft has agreed to revisit the compensation offered to 71 employees affected by the closure of its Halifax studio. The decision comes after most of the studio’s staff voted to unionize with CWA Canada. Although Ubisoft maintains that the unionization did not influence the closure of the studio, which developed Assassin’s Creed Rebellion, the union has urged the company to provide evidence that the shutdown was based on financial reasons.

Following several days of union advocacy, Ubisoft will now meet with CWA Canada to discuss improving the initial severance offer of two months’ salary. CWA Canada highlighted that the company had received $12 million in provincial funding and tax credits, intensifying calls for better compensation. However, many affected workers have expressed that their primary concern is job security, especially after relocating their families to Halifax for these roles.

The union argues that, as a major global company with offices in Toronto, Winnipeg, and four locations in Quebec, Ubisoft should be able to offer alternative positions to its specialized staff. CWA Canada president Carmel Smyth noted that Ubisoft employs over 4,000 people in Canada and called on the company to relocate Halifax employees. “There is no reason it can’t find other work for everyone. If the office really is closing for economic hardship, why punish your workers?” Smyth stated.

Last week, CWA Canada announced plans to pursue all legal avenues to protect the rights of those impacted by the closure, raising concerns about unanswered questions from Ubisoft. The union has requested documents, emails, and other information related to the decision to close the Halifax studio. Ubisoft has committed to providing the requested information this week.

In a statement, Ubisoft said it reached out to the union on January 7, 2026, to begin discussions on additional severance. “Ubisoft implemented salary continuance to ensure employees did not experience any interruption in pay while negotiations with the union are underway,” a company spokesperson said.

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