Toys “R” Us Canada is a specialty toy and baby products retailer headquartered in Concord, Ontario. It operates independently from its former U.S. parent company and continues to use the Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us brand names. The retailer sells toys, games, baby gear, and related products through more than 80 stores across Canada and an e-commerce platform serving all provinces and territories.
In April 2018, Fairfax Financial acquired the Canadian operations—comprising 82 stores—for $300 million, following the bankruptcy of the U.S.-based Toys “R” Us. In 2021, ownership transferred to Doug Putman, who purchased the company through Putman Investments. Despite changes in ownership, the Canadian business has maintained uninterrupted operations and brand identity.
Toys “R” Us Canada employs roughly 4,000 people across its retail locations and corporate office. The Concord head office manages merchandising, logistics, and digital operations for the Canadian market, with a focus on national retail events, exclusive product lines, and partnerships with major toy manufacturers.
In Canada, non-unionized employees at Toys “R” Us entitled to up to 24 months of severance pay when laid off or terminated without cause—whether full-time, part-time, or hourly.
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