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Canva lays off over 1,200 people amid slowing growth

TechCrunch • Wed, 04 Nov 2026

Canva is cutting 22% of its staff as it faces its 'hardest year' yet.

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Canva is cutting 22% of its staff as it faces its 'hardest year' yet.

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Canva is cutting 22% of its staff as it faces its 'hardest year' yet.

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