Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Oct 13 - Oct 19, 2025
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 468% from last week, moving from 500 to 2,841 people.
Summary
During the week of Oct 13 - Oct 19, 2025, 6 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 2,841 workers at 6 companies. That is up 468% from 500 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Canada-wide with 2,500 workers (88%), Saskatchewan with 124 workers (4%), and Alberta with 100 workers (4%). 3 other provinces also recorded layoff activity this week.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Finance & Insurance with 2,500 workers (88%), Education with 141 workers (5%), and Healthcare with 100 workers (4%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Scotiabank (2,500 workers), Saskatchewan Polytechnic (124 workers), Alberta Health Services (100 workers), SAAQ (100 workers), and Selkirk College (10 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 2,500 | 1 |
| Saskatchewan | 124 | 1 |
| Alberta | 100 | 1 |
| Quebec | 100 | 1 |
| British Columbia | 10 | 1 |
| Northwest Territories | 7 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal | 100 | 1 |
| Nelson | 10 | 1 |
| Yellowknife | 7 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 2,500 | 1 |
| Education | 141 | 3 |
| Healthcare | 100 | 1 |
| Government | 100 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Scotiabank | 2,500 | 1 |
| Saskatchewan Polytechnic | 124 | 1 |
| Alberta Health Services | 100 | 1 |
| SAAQ | 100 | 1 |
| Selkirk College | 10 | 1 |
| Collège Nordique Francophone | 7 | 1 |