Layoffs Canada

Weekly Report

Canada Layoff Report: Apr 28 - May 4, 2025

Layoff headcount activity resumed this week after no tracked headcount last week.

People laid off
2,146
+2,146 vs last week
Events
4
+4 vs last week
Companies
4
+4 vs last week
Week-over-week
New
New vs last week

Summary

During the week of Apr 28 - May 4, 2025, 4 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 2,146 workers at 4 companies. This marks a resumption of tracked headcount activity after no recorded figures the prior week.

By province, Canada-wide with 1,640 workers (76%), Ontario with 475 workers (22%), and British Columbia with 31 workers (1%).

By industry, the most affected sectors were Government with 1,640 workers (76%), Education with 400 workers (19%), and Media & Telecom with 75 workers (3%).

Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) (1,640 workers), Fanshawe College (400 workers), theScore (75 workers), and Rennie (31 workers).

Province distribution

NamePeopleEvents
Canada-wide1,6401
Ontario4752
British Columbia311

City distribution

NamePeopleEvents
London4001
Toronto751
Vancouver311

Industry distribution

NamePeopleEvents
Government1,6401
Education4001
Media & Telecom751
Real Estate311

Company distribution

NamePeopleEvents
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)1,6401
Fanshawe College4001
theScore751
Rennie311