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Ubisoft Fires Team Lead Amid Controversial Return-to-Office Policy

2/4/2026

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Ubisoft fired David Michaud-Cromp, the level design team lead at Ubisoft Montreal, after he opposed the company's return-to-office mandate.
He had been suspended for three days before his termination.
Ubisoft says respectful feedback does not justify dismissal by citing its Code of Conduct.
The Halifax studio closed after employees unionized and proposed layoffs.
Unions have called for a three-day strike, criticizing management for worsening working conditions.

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Ubisoft fired David Michaud-Cromp, the level design team lead at Ubisoft Montreal, after he opposed the company's return-to-office mandate.
He had been suspended for three days before his termination.
Ubisoft says respectful feedback does not justify dismissal by citing its Code of Conduct.
The Halifax studio closed after employees unionized and proposed layoffs.
Unions have called for a three-day strike, criticizing management for worsening working conditions.