Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2025
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 88% from last week, moving from 4,199 to 500 people.
People laid off
500
-3,699 vs last week
Events
2
-4 vs last week
Companies
2
-4 vs last week
Week-over-week
-88%
-88% vs last week
Summary
During the week of Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2025, 2 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 500 workers at 2 companies. That is down 88% from 4,199 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Ontario with 250 workers (50%), and Canada-wide with 250 workers (50%).
By industry, the most affected sector was Government with 500 workers (100%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Service Canada - Passport Office (250 workers), and Service Canada (250 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 250 | 1 |
| Canada-wide | 250 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 250 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 500 | 2 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Service Canada - Passport Office | 250 | 1 |
| Service Canada | 250 | 1 |