Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Nov 3 - Nov 9, 2025
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 32% from last week, moving from 915 to 619 people.
Summary
During the week of Nov 3 - Nov 9, 2025, 6 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 619 workers at 6 companies. That is down 32% from 915 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Ontario with 386 workers (62%), British Columbia with 165 workers (27%), and Quebec with 63 workers (10%). 1 other province also recorded layoff activity this week.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Education with 443 workers (72%), Manufacturing with 165 workers (27%), and Healthcare with 6 workers (1%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include Mohawk College (380 workers), West Fraser (165 workers), Concordia University (63 workers), Planned Parenthood Ottawa (6 workers), and Serco (5 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 386 | 2 |
| British Columbia | 165 | 2 |
| Quebec | 63 | 1 |
| Newfoundland | 5 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 380 | 1 |
| 100 Mile House | 165 | 1 |
| Montreal | 63 | 1 |
| Ottawa | 6 | 1 |
| Happy Valley-Goose Bay | 5 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 443 | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 165 | 1 |
| Healthcare | 6 | 1 |
| Other | 5 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Mohawk College | 380 | 1 |
| West Fraser | 165 | 1 |
| Concordia University | 63 | 1 |
| Planned Parenthood Ottawa | 6 | 1 |
| Serco | 5 | 1 |
| Selkirk College | - | 1 |