Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Aug 18 - Aug 24, 2025
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 894% from last week, moving from 359 to 3,567 people.
Summary
During the week of Aug 18 - Aug 24, 2025, 4 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 3,567 workers at 4 companies. That is up 894% from 359 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Canada-wide with 3,300 workers (93%), Ontario with 263 workers (7%), and British Columbia with 4 workers (0%).
By industry, the most affected sectors were Government with 3,300 workers (93%), Retail with 148 workers (4%), and Education with 119 workers (3%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) (3,300 workers), Clutch (148 workers), Thames Valley District School Board (115 workers), and Okanagan College (4 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 3,300 | 1 |
| Ontario | 263 | 2 |
| British Columbia | 4 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 148 | 1 |
| London | 115 | 1 |
| Vernon | 4 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 3,300 | 1 |
| Retail | 148 | 1 |
| Education | 119 | 2 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | 3,300 | 1 |
| Clutch | 148 | 1 |
| Thames Valley District School Board | 115 | 1 |
| Okanagan College | 4 | 1 |