Canva layoffs 2026: Meet CEO Melanie Perkins, who plans to give away 80% of her billion-dollar fortune as 1,271 jobs are cut
Canva, one of Australia’s best known start-ups, has announced a shake up of the business that will affect 22% of its workers, including job cuts. Canva is offering an unusually generous severance package to ease the impact of layoffs affecting 1,271 employees. Those losing their jobs can keep their company-issued MacBooks and receive a free year of LinkedIn Premium, along with several other benefits.
The package also provides career coaching, healthcare assistance and financial support for employees interested in launching their own businesses. Amid Canva layoffs 2026, the name of Canva CEO Melanie Perkins has grabbed eyeballs for offering financial support (employees can apply for grants of $10,000) who want to start something of their own after leaving the company.
