Monthly Report
Canada Layoff Monthly Report: October 2025
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 717% from last month, moving from 1,371 to 11,205 people.
People laid off
11,205
+9,834 vs last month
Events
27
+14 vs last month
Companies
27
+14 vs last month
Month-over-month
+717%
+717% vs last month
Summary
During October 2025, LayoffsCanada tracked 27 layoff events across 27 companies, affecting 11,205 workers. The largest provincial concentration was Canada-wide. The leading industry was Manufacturing. The largest company-level impact was reported by Scotiabank.
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 4,424 | 9 |
| Ontario | 3,450 | 4 |
| Alberta | 1,000 | 2 |
| Newfoundland | 1,000 | 1 |
| Quebec | 800 | 4 |
| British Columbia | 400 | 5 |
| Saskatchewan | 124 | 1 |
| Northwest Territories | 7 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Oshawa | 3,200 | 2 |
| St. John's | 1,000 | 1 |
| Calgary | 900 | 1 |
| Montreal | 500 | 3 |
| Ottawa | 450 | 2 |
| Prince George | 350 | 1 |
| Sainte-Thérèse | 300 | 1 |
| Kamloops | 40 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4,350 | 6 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2,759 | 2 |
| Energy | 1,900 | 2 |
| Transportation | 1,115 | 5 |
| Government | 800 | 5 |
| Education | 181 | 6 |
| Healthcare | 100 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Scotiabank | 2,500 | 1 |
| General Motors | 2,000 | 1 |
| GM Canada | 1,200 | 1 |
| ExxonMobil | 1,000 | 1 |
| Imperial Oil | 900 | 1 |
| Air Canada | 400 | 1 |
| Canadian National Railway Co. | 400 | 1 |
| Molson Coors | 400 | 1 |