Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Jul 28 - Aug 3, 2025
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 2033% from last week, moving from 76 to 1,621 people.
Summary
During the week of Jul 28 - Aug 3, 2025, 4 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 1,621 workers at 4 companies. That is up 2033% from 76 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Canada-wide with 1,500 workers (93%), British Columbia with 117 workers (7%), and Ontario with 4 workers (0%). 1 other province also recorded layoff activity this week.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Retail with 1,500 workers (93%), Healthcare with 117 workers (7%), and Education with 4 workers (0%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Canadian Tire (1,500 workers), Island Health (117 workers), Conestoga College (4 workers), and New Brunswick Government.
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 1,500 | 1 |
| British Columbia | 117 | 1 |
| Ontario | 4 | 1 |
| New Brunswick | - | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchener | 4 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1,500 | 1 |
| Healthcare | 117 | 1 |
| Education | 4 | 1 |
| Government | - | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Tire | 1,500 | 1 |
| Island Health | 117 | 1 |
| Conestoga College | 4 | 1 |
| New Brunswick Government | - | 1 |