Monthly Report
Canada Layoff Monthly Report: September 2025
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 70% from last month, moving from 4,540 to 1,371 people.
People laid off
1,371
-3,169 vs last month
Events
13
-3 vs last month
Companies
13
-3 vs last month
Month-over-month
-70%
-70% vs last month
Summary
During September 2025, LayoffsCanada tracked 13 layoff events across 13 companies, affecting 1,371 workers. The largest provincial concentration was Ontario. The leading industry was Manufacturing. The largest company-level impact was reported by Public Health Agency of Canada.
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 848 | 7 |
| Canada-wide | 371 | 3 |
| Quebec | 92 | 1 |
| Alberta | 60 | 1 |
| Manitoba | - | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 320 | 1 |
| Oshawa | 245 | 1 |
| Amherstburg | 200 | 1 |
| Montreal | 92 | 1 |
| Sudbury | 62 | 1 |
| Calgary | 60 | 1 |
| Burnaby | 46 | 1 |
| Kitchener | 13 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 670 | 3 |
| Government | 320 | 1 |
| Media & Telecom | 146 | 2 |
| Retail | 92 | 1 |
| Education | 75 | 3 |
| Transportation | 60 | 1 |
| Healthcare | 8 | 1 |
| Finance & Insurance | - | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Agency of Canada | 320 | 1 |
| TFT Global Inc. | 245 | 1 |
| Rivian | 225 | 1 |
| Crown Royal | 200 | 1 |
| Ericsson | 100 | 1 |
| SRTX | 92 | 1 |
| Algoma University | 62 | 1 |
| Exro Technologies Inc. | 60 | 1 |