Quarterly Report
Canada Layoff Quarterly Report: Q2 2025
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 264% from last quarter, moving from 3,200 to 11,662 people.
People laid off
11,662
+8,462 vs last quarter
Events
12
+11 vs last quarter
Companies
12
+11 vs last quarter
Quarter-over-quarter
+264%
+264% vs last quarter
Summary
During Q2 2025, LayoffsCanada tracked 12 layoff events across 12 companies, affecting 11,662 workers. The largest provincial concentration was Ontario. The leading industry was Manufacturing. The largest company-level impact was reported by Stellantis.
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 9,814 | 7 |
| Canada-wide | 1,640 | 1 |
| British Columbia | 116 | 2 |
| Quebec | 60 | 1 |
| New Brunswick | 32 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor | 6,000 | 1 |
| Toronto | 2,570 | 2 |
| Ottawa | 700 | 1 |
| London | 404 | 2 |
| Listowel | 140 | 1 |
| Vancouver | 116 | 2 |
| Montreal | 60 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6,140 | 2 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2,495 | 1 |
| Government | 1,640 | 1 |
| Technology | 785 | 2 |
| Education | 496 | 4 |
| Media & Telecom | 75 | 1 |
| Real Estate | 31 | 1 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Stellantis | 6,000 | 1 |
| Scotiabank | 2,495 | 1 |
| Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | 1,640 | 1 |
| Shopify | 700 | 1 |
| Fanshawe College | 400 | 1 |
| Spinrite | 140 | 1 |
| Klue Labs Inc. | 85 | 1 |
| theScore | 75 | 1 |