Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Jul 7 - Jul 13, 2025
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 345% from last week, moving from 1,320 to 5,869 people.
Summary
During the week of Jul 7 - Jul 13, 2025, 8 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 5,869 workers at 8 companies. That is up 345% from 1,320 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Quebec with 4,675 workers (80%), Canada-wide with 900 workers (15%), and Ontario with 233 workers (4%). 2 other provinces also recorded layoff activity this week.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Wholesale with 4,500 workers (77%), Media & Telecom with 900 workers (15%), and Education with 217 workers (4%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Amazon (4,500 workers), Rogers Communications Inc. (900 workers), Conestoga College (190 workers), PACCAR (175 workers), and City of Windsor (38 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 4,675 | 2 |
| Canada-wide | 900 | 1 |
| Ontario | 233 | 3 |
| British Columbia | 34 | 1 |
| Nova Scotia | 27 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchener | 190 | 1 |
| Sainte-Thérèse | 175 | 1 |
| Windsor | 38 | 1 |
| Vancouver | 34 | 1 |
| Fauquier-Strickland | 5 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale | 4,500 | 1 |
| Media & Telecom | 900 | 1 |
| Education | 217 | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 175 | 1 |
| Government | 43 | 2 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 34 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 4,500 | 1 |
| Rogers Communications Inc. | 900 | 1 |
| Conestoga College | 190 | 1 |
| PACCAR | 175 | 1 |
| City of Windsor | 38 | 1 |
| Penticton Art Gallery | 34 | 1 |
| Nova Scotia Community College | 27 | 1 |
| Township of Fauquier-Strickland | 5 | 1 |