Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Mar 31 - Apr 6, 2025
Layoff headcount activity resumed this week after no tracked headcount last week.
People laid off
6,732
+6,732 vs last week
Events
3
+3 vs last week
Companies
3
+3 vs last week
Week-over-week
New
New vs last week
Summary
During the week of Mar 31 - Apr 6, 2025, 3 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 6,732 workers at 3 companies. This marks a resumption of tracked headcount activity after no recorded figures the prior week.
By province, Ontario with 6,700 workers (100%), and New Brunswick with 32 workers (0%).
By industry, the most affected sectors were Manufacturing with 6,000 workers (89%), Technology with 700 workers (10%), and Education with 32 workers (0%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Stellantis (6,000 workers), Shopify (700 workers), and New Brunswick School Districts (Anglophone West School District) (32 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 6,700 | 2 |
| New Brunswick | 32 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor | 6,000 | 1 |
| Ottawa | 700 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6,000 | 1 |
| Technology | 700 | 1 |
| Education | 32 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Stellantis | 6,000 | 1 |
| Shopify | 700 | 1 |
| New Brunswick School Districts (Anglophone West School District) | 32 | 1 |