Monthly Report
Canada Layoff Monthly Report: November 2025
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 74% from last month, moving from 11,205 to 2,878 people.
People laid off
2,878
-8,327 vs last month
Events
21
-6 vs last month
Companies
21
-6 vs last month
Month-over-month
-74%
-74% vs last month
Summary
During November 2025, LayoffsCanada tracked 21 layoff events across 21 companies, affecting 2,878 workers. The largest provincial concentration was Canada-wide. The leading industry was Media & Telecom. The largest company-level impact was reported by Bell Canada.
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 2,024 | 7 |
| Ontario | 547 | 7 |
| British Columbia | 195 | 4 |
| Quebec | 63 | 1 |
| Manitoba | 44 | 1 |
| Newfoundland | 5 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 380 | 1 |
| 100 Mile House | 165 | 1 |
| Toronto | 86 | 4 |
| Montreal | 63 | 1 |
| Winnipeg | 44 | 1 |
| Williams Lake | 30 | 1 |
| Ottawa | 6 | 1 |
| Happy Valley-Goose Bay | 5 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Media & Telecom | 1,460 | 5 |
| Education | 562 | 7 |
| Government | 339 | 1 |
| Finance & Insurance | 225 | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 165 | 1 |
| Technology | 81 | 1 |
| Energy | 30 | 1 |
| Healthcare | 6 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Canada | 700 | 1 |
| BCE Inc. | 690 | 1 |
| Mohawk College | 380 | 1 |
| Translation Bureau | 339 | 1 |
| Bank of Canada | 225 | 1 |
| West Fraser | 165 | 1 |
| Shopify | 81 | 1 |
| Conestoga College | 75 | 1 |