Thousands in Canada affected by global Microsoft outage
Advertisement
Read this article for free:
or
Already have an account? Log in here »
We need your support!
Local journalism needs your support!
As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed.
Now, more than ever, we need your support.
Starting at $15.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website.
Subscribe Nowor call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527.
Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community!
To continue reading, please subscribe:
Add Brandon Sun access to your Free Press subscription for only an additional
$1 for the first 4 weeks*
- Enjoy unlimited reading on brandonsun.com
- Read the Brandon Sun E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
*Your next Free Press subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $20.95 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.95 plus GST every four weeks.
Read unlimited articles for free today:
or
Already have an account? Log in here »
OTTAWA – Thousands of Canadians have been affected by a worldwide outage that has disrupted Microsoft platforms including Outlook and Teams.
The online tracker Downdetector suggests that there have been more than 20,000 reports in Canada of problems using Microsoft platforms.
Some federal departments reported having problems accessing emails and meetings, though it’s unclear whether any public services have been affected.
A health-care network that runs several hospitals in Toronto has declared a code grey, indicating an infrastructure failure.
Unity Health Toronto says its teams are experiencing difficulties sending and receiving emails, but that patient and resident care is not affected by the outage.
A Microsoft spokesperson says the company is aware and investigating reports of users experiencing issues with Microsoft 365 services, primarily issues with Exchange Online.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 12, 2026.