Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Jul 14 - Jul 20, 2025
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 88% from last week, moving from 5,869 to 720 people.
Summary
During the week of Jul 14 - Jul 20, 2025, 4 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 720 workers at 4 companies. That is down 88% from 5,869 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Ontario with 300 workers (42%), British Columbia with 290 workers (40%), and Quebec with 80 workers (11%). 1 other province also recorded layoff activity this week.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Manufacturing with 590 workers (82%), Energy with 80 workers (11%), and Healthcare with 50 workers (7%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Ridgewood Industries (300 workers), Canfor Corp. (290 workers), Flo (80 workers), and Bayer's BlueRock Therapeutics (50 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 300 | 1 |
| British Columbia | 290 | 1 |
| Quebec | 80 | 1 |
| Canada-wide | 50 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall | 300 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 590 | 2 |
| Energy | 80 | 1 |
| Healthcare | 50 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Industries | 300 | 1 |
| Canfor Corp. | 290 | 1 |
| Flo | 80 | 1 |
| Bayer's BlueRock Therapeutics | 50 | 1 |