Quarterly Report
Canada Layoff Quarterly Report: Q3 2025
Tracked layoff headcount increased by 33% from last quarter, moving from 11,662 to 15,517 people.
People laid off
15,517
+3,855 vs last quarter
Events
52
+40 vs last quarter
Companies
50
+38 vs last quarter
Quarter-over-quarter
+33%
+33% vs last quarter
Summary
During Q3 2025, LayoffsCanada tracked 52 layoff events across 50 companies, affecting 15,517 workers. The largest provincial concentration was Canada-wide. The leading industry was Wholesale. The largest company-level impact was reported by Amazon.
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Canada-wide | 7,324 | 10 |
| Quebec | 4,847 | 4 |
| Ontario | 2,601 | 26 |
| British Columbia | 490 | 5 |
| Northwest Territories | 119 | 1 |
| Alberta | 60 | 1 |
| New Brunswick | 29 | 2 |
| Nova Scotia | 27 | 1 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor | 571 | 5 |
| Amherstburg | 360 | 2 |
| Ottawa | 320 | 1 |
| Cornwall | 300 | 1 |
| Toronto | 278 | 5 |
| Oshawa | 245 | 1 |
| Kitchener | 207 | 3 |
| Sainte-Thérèse | 175 | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale | 4,500 | 1 |
| Government | 3,663 | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2,281 | 15 |
| Retail | 1,740 | 3 |
| Media & Telecom | 1,046 | 3 |
| Admin & Support | 900 | 1 |
| Education | 486 | 11 |
| Finance & Insurance | 266 | 3 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 4,500 | 1 |
| Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | 3,300 | 1 |
| Canadian Tire | 1,500 | 1 |
| Rogers Communications Inc. | 900 | 1 |
| Foundever | 900 | 1 |
| Public Health Agency of Canada | 320 | 1 |
| Ridgewood Industries | 300 | 1 |
| Canfor Corp. | 290 | 1 |