Monthly Report
Canada Layoff Monthly Report: May 2025
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 69% from last month, moving from 6,807 to 2,131 people.
People laid off
2,131
-4,676 vs last month
Events
4
0 vs last month
Companies
4
0 vs last month
Month-over-month
-69%
-69% vs last month
Summary
During May 2025, LayoffsCanada tracked 4 layoff events across 4 companies, affecting 2,131 workers. The largest provincial concentration was Canada-wide. The leading industry was Government. The largest company-level impact was reported by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 1,640 | 1 |
| Ontario | 400 | 1 |
| Quebec | 60 | 1 |
| British Columbia | 31 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| London | 400 | 1 |
| Montreal | 60 | 1 |
| Vancouver | 31 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1,640 | 1 |
| Education | 460 | 2 |
| Real Estate | 31 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | 1,640 | 1 |
| Fanshawe College | 400 | 1 |
| McGill University | 60 | 1 |
| Rennie | 31 | 1 |