Monthly Report
Canada Layoff Monthly Report: August 2025
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 53% from last month, moving from 9,606 to 4,540 people.
People laid off
4,540
-5,066 vs last month
Events
16
-7 vs last month
Companies
16
-6 vs last month
Month-over-month
-53%
-53% vs last month
Summary
During August 2025, LayoffsCanada tracked 16 layoff events across 16 companies, affecting 4,540 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 | 3,603 | 3 |
| Ontario | 769 | 10 |
| Northwest Territories | 119 | 1 |
| British Columbia | 49 | 2 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 231 | 2 |
| London | 164 | 2 |
| Amherstburg | 160 | 1 |
| Windsor | 133 | 2 |
| Sudbury | 50 | 1 |
| Surrey | 45 | 1 |
| Alexandria | 25 | 1 |
| Kingston | 6 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 3,300 | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 417 | 6 |
| Finance & Insurance | 259 | 1 |
| Education | 170 | 4 |
| Retail | 148 | 1 |
| Energy | 119 | 1 |
| Technology | 83 | 1 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 44 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | 3,300 | 1 |
| Edward Jones | 259 | 1 |
| Diageo Canada | 160 | 1 |
| Clutch | 148 | 1 |
| Burgundy Diamond Mines | 119 | 1 |
| Thames Valley District School Board | 115 | 1 |
| Stellantis | 100 | 1 |
| BenchSci | 83 | 1 |