Monthly Report
Canada Layoff Monthly Report: July 2025
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 253% from last month, moving from 2,724 to 9,606 people.
People laid off
9,606
+6,882 vs last month
Events
23
+19 vs last month
Companies
22
+18 vs last month
Month-over-month
+253%
+253% vs last month
Summary
During July 2025, LayoffsCanada tracked 23 layoff events across 22 companies, affecting 9,606 workers. The largest provincial concentration was Quebec. The leading industry was Wholesale. The largest company-level impact was reported by Amazon.
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 4,755 | 3 |
| Canada-wide | 3,350 | 4 |
| Ontario | 984 | 9 |
| British Columbia | 441 | 3 |
| New Brunswick | 29 | 2 |
| Nova Scotia | 27 | 1 |
| Newfoundland | 20 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor | 438 | 3 |
| Cornwall | 300 | 1 |
| Kitchener | 194 | 2 |
| Sainte-Thérèse | 175 | 1 |
| Toronto | 47 | 2 |
| Vancouver | 34 | 1 |
| Miramichi | 29 | 1 |
| St. John's | 20 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale | 4,500 | 1 |
| Retail | 1,500 | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1,194 | 6 |
| Media & Telecom | 900 | 1 |
| Admin & Support | 900 | 1 |
| Education | 241 | 4 |
| Healthcare | 167 | 2 |
| Energy | 80 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 4,500 | 1 |
| Canadian Tire | 1,500 | 1 |
| Rogers Communications Inc. | 900 | 1 |
| Foundever | 900 | 1 |
| Ridgewood Industries | 300 | 1 |
| Canfor Corp. | 290 | 1 |
| NextStar EV | 200 | 1 |
| Sylvan Canada (NextStar Energy) | 200 | 1 |