Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Apr 28 - May 4, 2025
Layoff headcount activity resumed this week after no tracked headcount 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
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 1,640 | 1 |
| Ontario | 475 | 2 |
| British Columbia | 31 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| London | 400 | 1 |
| Toronto | 75 | 1 |
| Vancouver | 31 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1,640 | 1 |
| Education | 400 | 1 |
| Media & Telecom | 75 | 1 |
| Real Estate | 31 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | 1,640 | 1 |
| Fanshawe College | 400 | 1 |
| theScore | 75 | 1 |
| Rennie | 31 | 1 |