Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Aug 4 - Aug 10, 2025
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 91% from last week, moving from 1,621 to 144 people.
People laid off
144
-1,477 vs last week
Events
2
-2 vs last week
Companies
2
-2 vs last week
Week-over-week
-91%
-91% vs last week
Summary
During the week of Aug 4 - Aug 10, 2025, 2 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 144 workers at 2 companies. That is down 91% from 1,621 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Northwest Territories with 119 workers (83%), and Ontario with 25 workers (17%).
By industry, the most affected sectors were Energy with 119 workers (83%), and Manufacturing with 25 workers (17%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Burgundy Diamond Mines (119 workers), and Alexandria Moulding (25 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Territories | 119 | 1 |
| Ontario | 25 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 25 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 119 | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Burgundy Diamond Mines | 119 | 1 |
| Alexandria Moulding | 25 | 1 |