Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Aug 11 - Aug 17, 2025
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 149% from last week, moving from 144 to 359 people.
People laid off
359
+215 vs last week
Events
6
+4 vs last week
Companies
6
+4 vs last week
Week-over-week
+149%
+149% vs last week
Summary
During the week of Aug 11 - Aug 17, 2025, 6 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 359 workers at 6 companies. That is up 149% from 144 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Ontario with 315 workers (88%), and Canada-wide with 44 workers (12%).
By industry, the most affected sectors were Manufacturing with 232 workers (65%), Technology with 83 workers (23%), and Arts & Entertainment with 44 workers (12%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Stellantis (100 workers), BenchSci (83 workers), Wonderbrands (50 workers), Qualtech Seating Systems (49 workers), and Scouts Canada (44 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 315 | 5 |
| Canada-wide | 44 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor | 133 | 2 |
| Toronto | 83 | 1 |
| Sudbury | 50 | 1 |
| London | 49 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 232 | 4 |
| Technology | 83 | 1 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 44 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Stellantis | 100 | 1 |
| BenchSci | 83 | 1 |
| Wonderbrands | 50 | 1 |
| Qualtech Seating Systems | 49 | 1 |
| Scouts Canada | 44 | 1 |
| Titan Tool and Die Limited | 33 | 1 |