Weekly Report
Canada Layoff Report: Oct 20 - Oct 26, 2025
Tracked layoff headcount decreased by 3% from last week, moving from 2,841 to 2,750 people.
Summary
During the week of Oct 20 - Oct 26, 2025, 9 layoff events were recorded across Canada, affecting 2,750 workers at 9 companies. That is down 3% from 2,841 workers tracked the prior week.
By province, Ontario with 1,200 workers (44%), Quebec with 600 workers (22%), and Canada-wide with 600 workers (22%). 1 other province also recorded layoff activity this week.
By industry, the most affected sectors were Manufacturing with 2,250 workers (82%), Transportation with 300 workers (11%), and Government with 200 workers (7%).
Notable companies reporting layoffs this week include GM Canada (1,200 workers), Molson Coors (400 workers), Sinclar Group Forest Products (350 workers), Société de transport de Montréal (STM) (300 workers), and PACCAR (300 workers).
Province distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 1,200 | 2 |
| Quebec | 600 | 2 |
| Canada-wide | 600 | 2 |
| British Columbia | 350 | 3 |
City distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Oshawa | 1,200 | 1 |
| Prince George | 350 | 1 |
| Montreal | 300 | 1 |
| Sainte-Thérèse | 300 | 1 |
| Ottawa | 200 | 1 |
| Vancouver | - | 1 |
| London | - | 1 |
| Hazelton | - | 1 |
Industry distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2,250 | 4 |
| Transportation | 300 | 1 |
| Government | 200 | 2 |
| Education | - | 2 |
Company distribution
| Name | People | Events |
|---|---|---|
| GM Canada | 1,200 | 1 |
| Molson Coors | 400 | 1 |
| Sinclar Group Forest Products | 350 | 1 |
| Société de transport de Montréal (STM) | 300 | 1 |
| PACCAR | 300 | 1 |
| Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) | 200 | 1 |
| City of Vancouver | - | 1 |
| Western University | - | 1 |