Work stoppages by sector and month

Publication date: October 31, 2025

Work Stoppages

All work stoppages
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 21 18 73 84,955 8.4 666,111 7 13 41 10,151 11.7 46,001 14 5 32 74,804 4.2 620,110
December 2024 10 14 65 76,375 10.9 696,310 5 7 33 2,459 18.1 40,790 5 7 32 73,916 3.4 655,520
January 2025 40 10 91 30,311 8.3 184,605 10 3 36 2,320 16.6 43,500 30 7 55 27,991 2.8 141,105
February 2025 11 11 92 32,873 7.7 263,150 3 7 36 2,063 14.0 32,880 8 4 56 30,810 3.6 230,270
March 2025 15 17 96 37,533 7.7 333,235 6 6 35 3,266 13.3 41,760 9 11 61 34,267 4.5 291,475
April 2025 5 5 84 29,757 7.8 120,870 2 2 31 1,737 15.3 30,370 3 3 53 28,020 3.5 90,500
May 2025 26 21 105 95,953 5.6 315,600 16 9 45 75,163 11.5 277,970 10 12 60 20,790 1.3 37,630
June 2025 11 52 95 91,441 5.5 153,480 7 19 43 72,550 9.0 127,580 4 33 52 18,891 2.6 25,900
July 2025 11 12 25 10,547 15.2 49,210 9 10 20 10,204 17.0 47,290 2 2 5 343 8.4 1,920
August 2025 4 5 17 12,329 18.2 54,080 4 3 14 12,247 19.3 52,970 0 2 3 82 13.0 1,110
September 2025 13 3 25 101,427 16.3 501,730 5 3 16 2,553 18.5 33,740 8 0 9 98,874 12.4 467,990
October 2025 6 9 28 138,171 16.7 2,331,950 2 3 15 1,722 18.9 23,740 4 6 13 136,449 14.2 2,308,210

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Lockouts
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 1 1 5 1,260 14.4 13,280 1 1 5 1,260 14.4 13,280
December 2024 2 0 6 899 24.8 18,320 2 0 6 899 24.8 18,320
January 2025 1 1 7 975 25.4 23,230 1 1 7 975 25.4 23,230
February 2025 0 0 6 649 25.3 16,500 0 0 6 649 25.3 16,500
March 2025 2 1 8 727 22.1 18,410 2 1 8 727 22.1 18,410
April 2025 0 0 7 701 26.3 18,740 0 0 7 701 26.3 18,740
May 2025 0 4 7 701 16.4 9,890 0 4 7 701 16.4 9,890
June 2025 1 2 4 2,308 14.3 34,580 1 2 4 2,308 14.3 34,580
July 2025 0 0 1 76 21.0 1,600 0 0 1 76 21.0 1,600
August 2025 2 1 3 10,473 11.3 33,160 2 1 3 10,473 11.3 33,160
September 2025 1 0 3 244 22.3 4,760 0 0 2 166 26.0 3,590 1 0 1 78 15.0 1,170
October 2025 1 1 4 494 15.0 5,470 0 1 2 166 14.0 2,070 1 0 2 328 16.0 3,400

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Strikes
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 20 17 68 83,695 8.0 652,831 6 12 36 8,891 11.3 32,721 14 5 32 74,804 4.2 620,110
December 2024 8 14 59 75,476 9.4 677,990 3 7 27 1,560 16.6 22,470 5 7 32 73,916 3.4 655,520
January 2025 39 9 84 29,336 6.9 161,375 9 2 29 1,345 14.5 20,270 30 7 55 27,991 2.8 141,105
February 2025 11 11 86 32,224 6.5 246,650 3 7 30 1,414 11.7 16,380 8 4 56 30,810 3.6 230,270
March 2025 13 16 88 36,806 6.4 314,825 4 5 27 2,539 10.6 23,350 9 11 61 34,267 4.5 291,475
April 2025 5 5 77 29,056 6.2 102,130 2 2 24 1,036 12.0 11,630 3 3 53 28,020 3.5 90,500
May 2025 26 17 98 95,252 4.9 305,710 16 5 38 74,462 10.6 268,080 10 12 60 20,790 1.3 37,630
June 2025 10 50 91 89,133 5.1 118,900 6 17 39 70,242 8.5 93,000 4 33 52 18,891 2.6 25,900
July 2025 11 12 24 10,471 15.0 47,610 9 10 19 10,128 16.7 45,690 2 2 5 343 8.4 1,920
August 2025 2 4 14 1,856 19.6 20,920 2 2 11 1,774 21.5 19,810 0 2 3 82 13.0 1,110
September 2025 12 3 22 101,183 15.5 496,970 5 3 14 2,387 17.4 30,150 7 0 8 98,796 12.1 466,820
October 2025 5 8 24 137,677 17.0 2,326,480 2 2 13 1,556 19.6 21,670 3 6 11 136,121 13.9 2,304,810

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Jurisdiction

All jurisdictions
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 21 18 73 84,955 8.4 666,111 7 13 41 10,151 11.7 46,001 14 5 32 74,804 4.2 620,110
December 2024 10 14 65 76,375 10.9 696,310 5 7 33 2,459 18.1 40,790 5 7 32 73,916 3.4 655,520
January 2025 40 10 91 30,311 8.3 184,605 10 3 36 2,320 16.6 43,500 30 7 55 27,991 2.8 141,105
February 2025 11 11 92 32,873 7.7 263,150 3 7 36 2,063 14.0 32,880 8 4 56 30,810 3.6 230,270
March 2025 15 17 96 37,533 7.7 333,235 6 6 35 3,266 13.3 41,760 9 11 61 34,267 4.5 291,475
April 2025 5 5 84 29,757 7.8 120,870 2 2 31 1,737 15.3 30,370 3 3 53 28,020 3.5 90,500
May 2025 26 21 105 95,953 5.6 315,600 16 9 45 75,163 11.5 277,970 10 12 60 20,790 1.3 37,630
June 2025 11 52 95 91,441 5.5 153,480 7 19 43 72,550 9.0 127,580 4 33 52 18,891 2.6 25,900
July 2025 11 12 25 10,547 15.2 49,210 9 10 20 10,204 17.0 47,290 2 2 5 343 8.4 1,920
August 2025 4 5 17 12,329 18.2 54,080 4 3 14 12,247 19.3 52,970 0 2 3 82 13.0 1,110
September 2025 13 3 25 101,427 16.3 501,730 5 3 16 2,553 18.5 33,740 8 0 9 98,874 12.4 467,990
October 2025 6 9 28 138,171 16.7 2,331,950 2 3 15 1,722 18.9 23,740 4 6 13 136,449 14.2 2,308,210

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Federal jurisdiction
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 3 3 8 54,964 16.1 596,560 1 2 5 2,057 17.0 14,550 2 1 3 52,907 14.7 582,010
December 2024 2 3 7 53,076 16.3 638,250 2 1 5 176 18.0 3,450 0 2 2 52,900 12.0 634,800
January 2025 0 0 4 166 22.3 3,560 0 0 4 166 22.3 3,560
February 2025 0 2 4 166 19.5 2,980 0 2 4 166 19.5 2,980
March 2025 1 2 3 123 18.3 2,230 1 2 3 123 18.3 2,230
April 2025 0 0 1 85 30.0 1,820 0 0 1 85 30.0 1,820
May 2025 0 1 1 85 14.0 850 0 1 1 85 14.0 850
June 2025 2 1 2 2,159 13.0 32,210 2 1 2 2,159 13.0 32,210
July 2025 2 2 3 373 16.0 4,450 2 2 3 373 16.0 4,450
August 2025 1 1 2 10,332 17.0 31,480 1 1 2 10,332 17.0 31,480
September 2025 3 0 4 52,957 11.8 212,350 1 0 2 57 19.5 750 2 0 2 52,900 4.0 211,600
October 2025 2 1 6 53,029 19.2 1,218,130 1 0 3 78 22.7 1,380 1 1 3 52,951 15.7 1,216,750

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Newfoundland and Labrador
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025 1 0 1 30 18.0 540 1 0 1 30 18.0 540
July 2025 0 1 1 30 15.0 450 0 1 1 30 15.0 450
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Prince Edward Island
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025 1 0 1 30 3.0 90 1 0 1 30 3.0 90
August 2025 0 0 1 30 21.0 630 0 0 1 30 21.0 630
September 2025 0 0 1 30 21.0 630 0 0 1 30 21.0 630
October 2025 0 0 1 30 22.0 660 0 0 1 30 22.0 660

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Nova Scotia
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024
December 2024
January 2025 1 1 1 25 5.0 125 1 1 1 25 5.0 125
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025 3 3 3 5,170 10.7 13,550 3 3 3 5,170 10.7 13,550
August 2025 1 0 1 1,000 7.0 7,000 1 0 1 1,000 7.0 7,000
September 2025 1 1 2 1,026 14.0 12,420 0 1 1 1,000 12.0 12,000 1 0 1 26 16.0 420
October 2025 2 1 3 429 5.0 2,670 1 0 1 203 7.0 1,420 1 1 2 226 4.0 1,250

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

New Brunswick
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Quebec
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 15 12 53 26,631 5.7 37,980 4 9 27 6,664 9.6 20,610 11 3 26 19,967 1.7 17,370
December 2024 6 7 47 21,509 8.8 32,730 1 3 19 1,223 19.6 27,340 5 4 28 20,286 1.5 5,390
January 2025 33 7 73 24,548 5.7 90,970 8 2 24 1,422 14.5 27,300 25 5 49 23,126 1.3 63,670
February 2025 3 5 69 24,453 5.6 150,650 1 1 23 1,297 12.6 22,420 2 4 46 23,156 2.1 128,230
March 2025 9 4 73 26,727 5.4 169,740 3 3 25 2,750 11.6 32,450 6 1 48 23,977 2.2 137,290
April 2025 3 2 72 25,575 6.2 61,970 1 1 23 1,351 13.3 23,070 2 1 49 24,224 2.9 38,900
May 2025 14 16 84 85,772 2.8 230,810 6 5 28 66,468 7.5 213,850 8 11 56 19,304 0.5 16,960
June 2025 5 44 73 84,596 2.5 30,390 1 11 24 65,991 4.6 10,510 4 33 49 18,605 1.5 19,880
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Ontario
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 2 3 6 2,804 10.8 25,681 1 2 3 874 6.3 4,951 1 1 3 1,930 15.3 20,730
December 2024 1 2 4 1,271 14.0 19,010 1 1 2 541 7.0 3,680 0 1 2 730 21.0 15,330
January 2025 0 2 2 926 17.0 15,740 0 1 1 326 17.0 5,540 0 1 1 600 17.0 10,200
February 2025
March 2025 2 1 2 2,246 17.5 46,670 2 1 2 2,246 17.5 46,670
April 2025 1 1 2 2,206 8.0 26,620 1 1 2 2,206 8.0 26,620
May 2025 12 3 13 8,685 14.1 63,830 10 3 10 8,399 14.7 58,760 2 0 3 286 12.0 5,070
June 2025 2 6 12 4,332 12.1 84,300 2 6 9 4,046 9.1 78,280 0 0 3 286 21.0 6,020
July 2025 3 5 9 4,495 11.4 21,990 2 3 5 4,182 12.8 20,160 1 2 4 313 9.8 1,830
August 2025 1 4 5 436 12.4 5,030 1 2 3 384 14.7 4,550 0 2 2 52 9.0 480
September 2025 3 0 4 10,635 13.8 177,460 1 0 2 595 15.5 7,180 2 0 2 10,040 12.0 170,280
October 2025 0 2 4 10,635 15.0 235,930 0 1 2 595 13.5 5,530 0 1 2 10,040 16.5 230,400

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Manitoba
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025 2 0 2 417 3.0 1,010 1 0 1 27 1.0 30 1 0 1 390 5.0 980
April 2025 0 1 2 417 13.5 1,570 0 0 1 27 22.0 590 0 1 1 390 5.0 980
May 2025 0 0 1 27 22.0 590 0 0 1 27 22.0 590
June 2025 0 1 1 27 13.0 350 0 1 1 27 13.0 350
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025 1 0 1 35 6.0 150 1 0 1 35 6.0 150
October 2025 0 1 1 35 10.0 350 0 1 1 35 10.0 350

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Saskatchewan
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 1 0 1 270 2.0 540 1 0 1 270 2.0 540
December 2024 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 0
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Alberta
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024
December 2024
January 2025 4 0 4 4,240 17.0 67,110 4 0 4 4,240 17.0 67,110
February 2025 5 0 9 6,454 11.1 91,240 5 0 9 6,454 11.1 91,240
March 2025 0 9 9 6,454 12.4 81,335 0 9 9 6,454 12.4 81,335
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025 2 0 2 343 14.0 3,630 1 0 1 265 13.0 2,460 1 0 1 78 15.0 1,170
October 2025 1 1 3 46,417 23.3 744,840 0 0 1 265 31.0 5,870 1 1 2 46,152 19.5 738,970

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

British Columbia
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 0 0 5 286 23.0 5,350 0 0 5 286 23.0 5,350
December 2024 1 1 6 519 20.2 6,320 1 1 6 519 20.2 6,320
January 2025 2 0 7 406 20.6 7,100 2 0 7 406 20.6 7,100
February 2025 3 4 10 1,800 14.5 18,280 2 4 9 600 15.1 7,480 1 0 1 1,200 9.0 10,800
March 2025 1 1 7 1,566 19.7 32,250 1 1 6 366 19.5 7,050 0 0 1 1,200 21.0 25,200
April 2025 1 1 7 1,474 19.4 28,890 1 1 6 274 19.3 4,890 0 0 1 1,200 20.0 24,000
May 2025 0 1 6 1,384 23.0 19,520 0 0 5 184 25.0 3,920 0 1 1 1,200 13.0 15,600
June 2025 1 0 6 297 23.2 5,690 1 0 6 297 23.2 5,690
July 2025 2 1 8 449 22.5 8,680 2 1 8 449 22.5 8,680
August 2025 1 0 8 531 23.1 9,940 1 0 8 531 23.1 9,940
September 2025 3 2 11 36,401 20.3 95,090 1 2 9 601 21.7 11,200 2 0 2 35,800 14.0 83,890
October 2025 1 3 10 27,596 17.6 129,370 0 1 7 546 20.0 9,190 1 2 3 27,050 12.0 120,180

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

All territories
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Multiple provincial jurisdiction
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Industry

All industries
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 21 18 73 84,955 8.4 666,111 7 13 41 10,151 11.7 46,001 14 5 32 74,804 4.2 620,110
December 2024 10 14 65 76,375 10.9 696,310 5 7 33 2,459 18.1 40,790 5 7 32 73,916 3.4 655,520
January 2025 40 10 91 30,311 8.3 184,605 10 3 36 2,320 16.6 43,500 30 7 55 27,991 2.8 141,105
February 2025 11 11 92 32,873 7.7 263,150 3 7 36 2,063 14.0 32,880 8 4 56 30,810 3.6 230,270
March 2025 15 17 96 37,533 7.7 333,235 6 6 35 3,266 13.3 41,760 9 11 61 34,267 4.5 291,475
April 2025 5 5 84 29,757 7.8 120,870 2 2 31 1,737 15.3 30,370 3 3 53 28,020 3.5 90,500
May 2025 26 21 105 95,953 5.6 315,600 16 9 45 75,163 11.5 277,970 10 12 60 20,790 1.3 37,630
June 2025 11 52 95 91,441 5.5 153,480 7 19 43 72,550 9.0 127,580 4 33 52 18,891 2.6 25,900
July 2025 11 12 25 10,547 15.2 49,210 9 10 20 10,204 17.0 47,290 2 2 5 343 8.4 1,920
August 2025 4 5 17 12,329 18.2 54,080 4 3 14 12,247 19.3 52,970 0 2 3 82 13.0 1,110
September 2025 13 3 25 101,427 16.3 501,730 5 3 16 2,553 18.5 33,740 8 0 9 98,874 12.4 467,990
October 2025 6 9 28 138,171 16.7 2,331,950 2 3 15 1,722 18.9 23,740 4 6 13 136,449 14.2 2,308,210

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Primary industries
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025 1 0 1 352 22.0 7,740 1 0 1 352 22.0 7,740
June 2025 1 0 2 465 18.5 9,200 1 0 2 465 18.5 9,200
July 2025 0 0 1 113 22.0 2,490 0 0 1 113 22.0 2,490
August 2025 0 0 1 113 20.0 2,260 0 0 1 113 20.0 2,260
September 2025 0 0 1 113 21.0 2,370 0 0 1 113 21.0 2,370
October 2025 0 0 1 113 22.0 2,490 0 0 1 113 22.0 2,490

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Utilities
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025 1 0 1 55 12.0 660 1 0 1 55 12.0 660
June 2025 2 0 3 238 10.3 2,080 2 0 3 238 10.3 2,080
July 2025 1 1 2 85 3.5 310 1 1 2 85 3.5 310
August 2025 0 0 1 30 21.0 630 0 0 1 30 21.0 630
September 2025 0 0 1 30 21.0 630 0 0 1 30 21.0 630
October 2025 0 0 1 30 22.0 660 0 0 1 30 22.0 660

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Construction
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 0 1 1 454 4.0 1,816 0 1 1 454 4.0 1,816
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025 11 3 11 72,491 13.6 251,040 11 3 11 72,491 13.6 251,040
June 2025 0 7 8 67,891 6.4 76,960 0 7 8 67,891 6.4 76,960
July 2025 3 4 4 8,791 9.0 28,030 3 4 4 8,791 9.0 28,030
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Manufacturing
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 0 2 4 374 12.8 3,295 0 2 4 374 12.8 3,295
December 2024 2 0 4 441 16.8 4,280 2 0 4 441 16.8 4,280
January 2025 2 1 6 561 17.8 9,570 2 1 6 561 17.8 9,570
February 2025 2 2 7 402 13.9 4,550 2 2 7 402 13.9 4,550
March 2025 1 2 6 247 13.3 3,770 1 2 6 247 13.3 3,770
April 2025 1 0 5 320 17.0 4,650 1 0 5 320 17.0 4,650
May 2025 0 0 5 320 17.2 4,670 0 0 5 320 17.2 4,670
June 2025 0 1 5 320 12.6 3,490 0 1 5 320 12.6 3,490
July 2025 3 1 5 742 14.8 8,700 3 1 5 742 14.8 8,700
August 2025 1 2 5 504 16.8 6,950 1 2 5 504 16.8 6,950
September 2025 0 0 3 190 20.7 3,920 0 0 3 190 20.7 3,920
October 2025 0 0 3 190 21.7 4,090 0 0 3 190 21.7 4,090

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Wholesale and retail trade
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 1 2 7 5,159 15.4 7,340 1 2 7 5,159 15.4 7,340
December 2024 0 0 5 147 26.0 3,330 0 0 5 147 26.0 3,330
January 2025 0 0 5 147 27.4 3,590 0 0 5 147 27.4 3,590
February 2025 0 3 5 147 17.4 2,350 0 3 5 147 17.4 2,350
March 2025 1 0 3 63 20.3 1,620 1 0 3 63 20.3 1,620
April 2025 0 0 3 63 27.0 1,710 0 0 3 63 27.0 1,710
May 2025 1 0 4 384 21.8 2,730 1 0 4 384 21.8 2,730
June 2025 0 1 4 384 20.3 1,710 0 1 4 384 20.3 1,710
July 2025 0 0 1 9 31.0 200 0 0 1 9 31.0 200
August 2025 0 0 1 9 31.0 200 0 0 1 9 31.0 200
September 2025 1 0 2 274 21.5 2,650 1 0 2 274 21.5 2,650
October 2025 0 0 2 274 31.0 6,070 0 0 2 274 31.0 6,070

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Transportation
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 6 3 15 55,616 9.7 599,820 4 3 9 2,259 13.8 17,920 2 0 6 53,357 3.7 581,900
December 2024 1 6 13 53,723 11.0 641,880 1 4 7 366 16.6 6,770 0 2 6 53,357 4.5 635,110
January 2025 1 1 8 780 9.3 6,280 1 1 4 334 18.5 6,280 0 0 4 446 0.0 0
February 2025 1 0 8 790 10.5 6,180 1 0 4 344 21.0 6,180 0 0 4 446 0.0 0
March 2025 0 0 8 790 12.5 7,150 0 0 4 344 24.5 6,830 0 0 4 446 0.5 320
April 2025 0 1 8 790 12.1 6,860 0 1 4 344 24.3 6,860 0 0 4 446 0.0 0
May 2025 1 1 8 1,042 8.6 5,250 1 1 4 596 17.3 5,250 0 0 4 446 0.0 0
June 2025 3 1 10 5,515 6.0 49,950 2 1 5 2,674 10.6 33,180 1 0 5 2,841 1.4 16,770
July 2025 1 1 2 84 18.0 1,170 1 1 2 84 18.0 1,170
August 2025 1 1 2 10,351 17.0 31,900 1 1 2 10,351 17.0 31,900
September 2025 5 1 6 53,536 8.7 218,310 3 1 4 636 11.0 6,710 2 0 2 52,900 4.0 211,600
October 2025 2 3 7 53,564 14.6 1,222,130 1 2 4 613 13.8 5,380 1 1 3 52,951 15.7 1,216,750

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Information and culture
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 1 0 1 270 2.0 540 1 0 1 270 2.0 540
December 2024 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 0
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025 1 1 1 26 9.0 170 1 1 1 26 9.0 170
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025 1 0 1 25 11.0 200 1 0 1 25 11.0 200
July 2025 0 0 1 25 31.0 550 0 0 1 25 31.0 550
August 2025 0 0 1 25 31.0 550 0 0 1 25 31.0 550
September 2025 0 0 1 25 30.0 540 0 0 1 25 30.0 540
October 2025 0 0 1 25 31.0 550 0 0 1 25 31.0 550

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Finance and professional services
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 1 0 2 815 13.0 13,290 1 0 1 215 6.0 1,290 0 0 1 600 20.0 12,000
December 2024 2 2 4 1,060 11.8 15,420 2 2 3 460 8.7 2,820 0 0 1 600 21.0 12,600
January 2025 0 1 2 612 15.5 10,370 0 0 1 12 14.0 170 0 1 1 600 17.0 10,200
February 2025 0 1 1 12 15.0 180 0 1 1 12 15.0 180
March 2025 5 0 5 217 1.0 230 1 0 1 27 1.0 30 4 0 4 190 1.0 200
April 2025 1 0 6 228 3.8 600 1 0 2 38 11.5 600 0 0 4 190 0.0 0
May 2025 8 4 14 527 4.2 1,420 1 0 3 74 15.0 890 7 4 11 453 1.3 530
June 2025 0 9 10 337 9.0 2,680 0 2 3 74 13.7 830 0 7 7 263 7.0 1,850
July 2025 1 0 2 38 15.5 480 0 0 1 11 22.0 240 1 0 1 27 9.0 240
August 2025 0 1 2 38 17.0 580 0 0 1 11 21.0 230 0 1 1 27 13.0 350
September 2025 0 1 1 11 17.0 190 0 1 1 11 17.0 190
October 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Education, health, and social services
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 9 1 16 16,526 3.5 9,390 9 1 16 16,526 3.5 9,390
December 2024 4 4 19 17,093 2.9 7,790 4 4 19 17,093 2.9 7,790
January 2025 35 5 50 18,425 2.5 72,510 7 0 7 221 1.0 230 28 5 43 18,204 2.8 72,280
February 2025 8 4 53 21,869 3.5 106,590 0 0 7 221 2.0 450 8 4 46 21,648 3.7 106,140
March 2025 5 11 54 25,698 4.3 163,885 2 1 9 1,742 2.4 10,770 3 10 45 23,956 4.7 153,115
April 2025 3 2 46 18,230 5.1 63,010 0 0 8 275 7.0 1,760 3 2 38 17,955 4.7 61,250
May 2025 2 7 46 15,907 0.8 20,090 1 0 9 317 0.2 80 1 7 37 15,590 1.0 20,010
June 2025 1 33 40 12,800 1.3 5,230 0 7 9 317 0.3 150 1 26 31 12,483 1.5 5,080
July 2025 0 1 2 231 13.0 1,370 0 1 2 231 13.0 1,370
August 2025 1 1 2 1,025 6.0 7,130 1 0 1 1,000 7.0 7,000 0 1 1 25 5.0 130
September 2025 2 1 3 11,026 15.0 182,420 0 1 1 1,000 12.0 12,000 2 0 2 10,026 16.5 170,420
October 2025 3 2 5 56,503 10.8 969,850 1 0 1 203 7.0 1,420 2 2 4 56,300 11.8 968,430

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Entertainment and hospitality
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 0 5 18 1,420 10.3 13,800 0 5 18 1,420 10.3 13,800
December 2024 0 0 13 1,045 19.9 23,590 0 0 13 1,045 19.9 23,590
January 2025 0 1 13 1,045 20.0 23,660 0 1 13 1,045 20.0 23,660
February 2025 0 1 12 937 17.2 19,170 0 1 12 937 17.2 19,170
March 2025 0 2 11 817 17.5 18,570 0 2 11 817 17.5 18,570
April 2025 0 1 9 697 14.6 14,790 0 1 9 697 14.6 14,790
May 2025 0 5 8 629 7.0 5,570 0 5 8 629 7.0 5,570
June 2025 3 0 6 400 8.2 1,860 3 0 6 400 8.2 1,860
July 2025 2 4 5 429 17.4 5,910 2 4 5 429 17.4 5,910
August 2025 1 0 2 234 21.0 3,880 1 0 2 234 21.0 3,880
September 2025 1 0 3 304 22.3 5,360 1 0 3 304 22.3 5,360
October 2025 0 1 3 304 13.7 3,740 0 1 3 304 13.7 3,740

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Public administration
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
November 2024 3 4 9 4,321 3.9 16,820 3 4 9 4,321 3.9 16,820
December 2024 1 1 6 2,866 0.7 20 1 1 6 2,866 0.7 20
January 2025 2 1 7 8,741 2.7 58,625 2 1 7 8,741 2.7 58,625
February 2025 0 0 6 8,716 5.7 124,130 0 0 6 8,716 5.7 124,130
March 2025 2 1 8 9,675 7.5 137,840 2 1 8 9,675 7.5 137,840
April 2025 0 1 7 9,429 1.0 29,250 0 1 7 9,429 1.0 29,250
May 2025 1 1 7 4,246 1.7 16,430 1 1 7 4,246 1.7 16,430
June 2025 0 0 6 3,066 0.2 120 0 0 6 3,066 0.2 120
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025 4 0 4 35,918 12.5 85,340 4 0 4 35,918 12.5 85,340
October 2025 1 3 5 27,168 13.8 122,370 1 3 5 27,168 13.8 122,370

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.

Page details

2025-12-17