Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Sep 1 - Sep 7, 2025
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 74% from last week, moving from 470 to 818 people.
Summary
During the week of Sep 1 - Sep 7, 2025, 5 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 818 workers at 5 companies. That is up 74% from 470 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Ontario with 533 workers (65%), Canada-wide with 225 workers (28%), and Alberta with 60 workers (7%).
By industry, the most affected sectors were Manufacturing with 425 workers (52%), Government with 320 workers (39%), and Transportation with 60 workers (7%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Public Health Agency of Canada (320 workers), Rivian (225 workers), Crown Royal (200 workers), Exro Technologies Inc. (60 workers), and Conestoga College (13 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 533 | 3 |
| Canada-wide | 225 | 1 |
| Alberta | 60 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 320 | 1 |
| Amherstburg | 200 | 1 |
| Calgary | 60 | 1 |
| Kitchener | 13 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 425 | 2 |
| Government | 320 | 1 |
| Transportation | 60 | 1 |
| Education | 13 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Agency of Canada | 320 | 1 |
| Rivian | 225 | 1 |
| Crown Royal | 200 | 1 |
| Exro Technologies Inc. | 60 | 1 |
| Conestoga College | 13 | 1 |