Work stoppages by sector and month
Publication date: March 31, 2026
Table of Contents
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 | |
| April 2025 | 5 | 5 | 82 | 29,428 | 7.5 | 117,420 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 1,602 | 15.4 | 26,860 | 3 | 3 | 54 | 27,826 | 3.4 | 90,560 |
| May 2025 | 28 | 22 | 105 | 95,638 | 5.3 | 312,010 | 18 | 10 | 44 | 75,042 | 10.8 | 274,320 | 10 | 12 | 61 | 20,596 | 1.2 | 37,690 |
| June 2025 | 12 | 53 | 95 | 91,065 | 5.3 | 977,040 | 7 | 19 | 41 | 72,327 | 9.0 | 957,780 | 5 | 34 | 54 | 18,738 | 2.5 | 19,260 |
| July 2025 | 18 | 22 | 60 | 18,163 | 8.4 | 60,420 | 16 | 15 | 38 | 11,707 | 12.1 | 57,130 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 6,456 | 2.1 | 3,290 |
| August 2025 | 6 | 6 | 44 | 18,704 | 10.0 | 63,180 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 13,447 | 13.8 | 62,040 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 5,257 | 2.6 | 1,140 |
| September 2025 | 16 | 11 | 54 | 106,558 | 9.6 | 444,880 | 8 | 11 | 33 | 3,888 | 12.2 | 39,740 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 102,670 | 5.5 | 405,140 |
| October 2025 | 13 | 18 | 56 | 144,192 | 9.5 | 1,437,140 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 2,648 | 12.9 | 28,640 | 6 | 10 | 27 | 141,544 | 5.9 | 1,408,500 |
| November 2025 | 8 | 13 | 46 | 65,072 | 8.7 | 51,240 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 7,118 | 11.6 | 40,030 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 57,954 | 4.1 | 11,210 |
| December 2025 | 4 | 8 | 37 | 6,124 | 11.9 | 25,520 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 1,337 | 16.0 | 15,380 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 4,787 | 5.1 | 10,140 |
| January 2026 | 5 | 5 | 34 | 4,129 | 12.6 | 33,176 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 1,383 | 16.7 | 19,496 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2,746 | 5.3 | 13,680 |
| February 2026 | 5 | 10 | 34 | 9,263 | 8.9 | 26,043 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 986 | 12.0 | 10,438 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 8,277 | 3.9 | 15,605 |
| March 2026 | 8 | 2 | 32 | 11,705 | 9.5 | 19,010 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 1,473 | 12.4 | 10,980 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 10,232 | 5.2 | 8,030 |
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| 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 | 15.5 | 33,060 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2,308 | 15.5 | 33,060 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| July 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 122 | 21.5 | 2,610 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 122 | 21.5 | 2,610 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| August 2025 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10,519 | 13.8 | 34,130 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10,519 | 13.8 | 34,130 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| September 2025 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 251 | 22.8 | 5,260 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 212 | 24.7 | 4,600 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 17.0 | 660 |
| October 2025 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 603 | 15.0 | 6,530 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 314 | 15.0 | 4,100 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 289 | 15.0 | 2,430 |
| November 2025 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 263 | 14.5 | 3,220 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 224 | 17.0 | 2,950 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 7.0 | 270 |
| December 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 122 | 22.0 | 2,680 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 122 | 22.0 | 2,680 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| January 2026 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 122 | 12.5 | 1,240 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 122 | 12.5 | 1,240 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| February 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 20.0 | 920 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 20.0 | 920 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| March 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 52 | 11.5 | 1,020 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 52 | 11.5 | 1,020 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| April 2025 | 5 | 5 | 75 | 28,727 | 5.8 | 98,680 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 901 | 11.8 | 8,120 | 3 | 3 | 54 | 27,826 | 3.4 | 90,560 |
| May 2025 | 28 | 18 | 98 | 94,937 | 4.5 | 302,120 | 18 | 6 | 37 | 74,341 | 9.8 | 264,430 | 10 | 12 | 61 | 20,596 | 1.2 | 37,690 |
| June 2025 | 11 | 51 | 91 | 88,757 | 4.8 | 943,980 | 6 | 17 | 37 | 70,019 | 8.3 | 924,720 | 5 | 34 | 54 | 18,738 | 2.5 | 19,260 |
| July 2025 | 18 | 22 | 58 | 18,041 | 7.9 | 57,810 | 16 | 15 | 36 | 11,585 | 11.5 | 54,520 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 6,456 | 2.1 | 3,290 |
| August 2025 | 4 | 5 | 40 | 8,185 | 9.6 | 29,050 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 2,928 | 13.8 | 27,910 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 5,257 | 2.6 | 1,140 |
| September 2025 | 15 | 11 | 50 | 106,307 | 8.5 | 439,620 | 8 | 11 | 30 | 3,676 | 10.9 | 35,140 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 102,631 | 5.0 | 404,480 |
| October 2025 | 11 | 16 | 50 | 143,589 | 8.9 | 1,430,610 | 6 | 7 | 25 | 2,334 | 12.6 | 24,540 | 5 | 9 | 25 | 141,255 | 5.2 | 1,406,070 |
| November 2025 | 8 | 11 | 42 | 64,809 | 8.1 | 48,020 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 6,894 | 11.0 | 37,080 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 57,915 | 3.9 | 10,940 |
| December 2025 | 4 | 8 | 35 | 6,002 | 11.3 | 22,840 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 1,215 | 15.5 | 12,700 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 4,787 | 5.1 | 10,140 |
| January 2026 | 5 | 4 | 32 | 4,007 | 12.7 | 31,936 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 1,261 | 17.1 | 18,256 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2,746 | 5.3 | 13,680 |
| February 2026 | 5 | 10 | 33 | 9,217 | 8.6 | 25,123 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 940 | 11.7 | 9,518 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 8,277 | 3.9 | 15,605 |
| March 2026 | 7 | 2 | 30 | 11,653 | 9.3 | 17,990 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 1,421 | 12.5 | 9,960 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 10,232 | 5.2 | 8,030 |
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| April 2025 | 5 | 5 | 82 | 29,428 | 7.5 | 117,420 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 1,602 | 15.4 | 26,860 | 3 | 3 | 54 | 27,826 | 3.4 | 90,560 |
| May 2025 | 28 | 22 | 105 | 95,638 | 5.3 | 312,010 | 18 | 10 | 44 | 75,042 | 10.8 | 274,320 | 10 | 12 | 61 | 20,596 | 1.2 | 37,690 |
| June 2025 | 12 | 53 | 95 | 91,065 | 5.3 | 977,040 | 7 | 19 | 41 | 72,327 | 9.0 | 957,780 | 5 | 34 | 54 | 18,738 | 2.5 | 19,260 |
| July 2025 | 18 | 22 | 60 | 18,163 | 8.4 | 60,420 | 16 | 15 | 38 | 11,707 | 12.1 | 57,130 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 6,456 | 2.1 | 3,290 |
| August 2025 | 6 | 6 | 44 | 18,704 | 10.0 | 63,180 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 13,447 | 13.8 | 62,040 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 5,257 | 2.6 | 1,140 |
| September 2025 | 16 | 11 | 54 | 106,558 | 9.6 | 444,880 | 8 | 11 | 33 | 3,888 | 12.2 | 39,740 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 102,670 | 5.5 | 405,140 |
| October 2025 | 13 | 18 | 56 | 144,192 | 9.5 | 1,437,140 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 2,648 | 12.9 | 28,640 | 6 | 10 | 27 | 141,544 | 5.9 | 1,408,500 |
| November 2025 | 8 | 13 | 46 | 65,072 | 8.7 | 51,240 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 7,118 | 11.6 | 40,030 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 57,954 | 4.1 | 11,210 |
| December 2025 | 4 | 8 | 37 | 6,124 | 11.9 | 25,520 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 1,337 | 16.0 | 15,380 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 4,787 | 5.1 | 10,140 |
| January 2026 | 5 | 5 | 34 | 4,129 | 12.6 | 33,176 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 1,383 | 16.7 | 19,496 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2,746 | 5.3 | 13,680 |
| February 2026 | 5 | 10 | 34 | 9,263 | 8.9 | 26,043 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 986 | 12.0 | 10,438 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 8,277 | 3.9 | 15,605 |
| March 2026 | 8 | 2 | 32 | 11,705 | 9.5 | 19,010 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 1,473 | 12.4 | 10,980 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 10,232 | 5.2 | 8,030 |
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| 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 | 15.5 | 30,690 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2,159 | 15.5 | 30,690 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 2 | 6 | 53,029 | 13.3 | 424,540 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 78 | 21.0 | 1,290 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 52,951 | 5.7 | 423,250 |
| November 2025 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 52,985 | 13.2 | 1,320 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 85 | 22.0 | 1,320 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 52,900 | 0.0 | 0 |
| December 2025 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 85 | 29.0 | 1,750 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 85 | 29.0 | 1,750 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| January 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 53 | 30.0 | 1,140 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 53 | 30.0 | 1,140 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| February 2026 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 53 | 28.0 | 1,060 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 53 | 28.0 | 1,060 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| March 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 31.0 | 490 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 31.0 | 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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| November 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| January 2026 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| February 2026 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| March 2026 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| 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 | 20.0 | 600 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 20.0 | 600 |
| September 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 20.0 | 600 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 20.0 | 600 |
| October 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 22.0 | 660 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 22.0 | 660 |
| November 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 6.0 | 180 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 6.0 | 180 |
| December 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| January 2026 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| February 2026 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| March 2026 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| 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 | 5.3 | 2,870 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 203 | 8.0 | 1,620 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 226 | 4.0 | 1,250 |
| November 2025 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 403 | 9.5 | 3,830 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 203 | 9.0 | 1,830 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 10.0 | 2,000 |
| December 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| January 2026 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| February 2026 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| March 2026 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| April 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Quebec
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| 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 | |
| April 2025 | 3 | 2 | 71 | 25,290 | 6.0 | 59,400 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 1,260 | 13.5 | 20,440 | 2 | 1 | 50 | 24,030 | 2.9 | 38,960 |
| May 2025 | 16 | 17 | 85 | 85,501 | 2.5 | 228,140 | 8 | 6 | 28 | 66,391 | 6.8 | 211,120 | 8 | 11 | 57 | 19,110 | 0.5 | 17,020 |
| June 2025 | 6 | 45 | 74 | 84,264 | 2.5 | 856,720 | 1 | 11 | 23 | 65,812 | 5.0 | 843,480 | 5 | 34 | 51 | 18,452 | 1.4 | 13,240 |
| July 2025 | 7 | 10 | 36 | 7,660 | 4.3 | 12,400 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 1,547 | 7.8 | 11,030 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 6,113 | 0.2 | 1,370 |
| August 2025 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 6,419 | 5.4 | 9,860 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 1,244 | 9.4 | 9,800 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5,175 | 0.1 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 3 | 8 | 30 | 6,554 | 4.7 | 12,730 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 1,379 | 7.2 | 8,500 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5,175 | 0.9 | 4,230 |
| October 2025 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 6,152 | 4.8 | 8,650 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 962 | 8.1 | 6,280 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5,190 | 1.2 | 2,370 |
| November 2025 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 10,497 | 5.1 | 33,480 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 6,136 | 7.1 | 28,220 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4,361 | 2.2 | 5,260 |
| December 2025 | 4 | 7 | 26 | 5,330 | 6.5 | 8,160 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 967 | 10.1 | 7,350 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 4,363 | 2.3 | 810 |
| January 2026 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 2,875 | 9.1 | 13,760 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 988 | 13.8 | 13,190 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1,887 | 2.4 | 570 |
| February 2026 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 7,982 | 5.5 | 11,000 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 542 | 8.3 | 4,900 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7,440 | 2.2 | 6,100 |
| March 2026 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 10,919 | 6.2 | 8,910 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 1,089 | 8.8 | 5,540 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 9,830 | 3.1 | 3,370 |
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Ontario
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| 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 | |
| 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 | 11.3 | 83,970 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 4,046 | 8.1 | 77,950 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 286 | 21.0 | 6,020 |
| July 2025 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 4,495 | 10.6 | 21,770 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4,182 | 11.2 | 19,940 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 313 | 9.8 | 1,830 |
| August 2025 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 436 | 12.4 | 5,180 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 384 | 14.7 | 4,700 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 52 | 9.0 | 480 |
| September 2025 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10,635 | 10.8 | 135,680 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 595 | 14.0 | 5,600 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10,040 | 7.5 | 130,080 |
| October 2025 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10,687 | 10.0 | 115,810 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 603 | 10.3 | 5,050 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10,084 | 9.7 | 110,760 |
| November 2025 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 502 | 16.0 | 4,980 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 78 | 19.0 | 1,480 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 424 | 13.0 | 3,500 |
| December 2025 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 502 | 22.0 | 11,050 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 78 | 22.0 | 1,720 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 424 | 22.0 | 9,330 |
| January 2026 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 994 | 15.5 | 15,286 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 135 | 17.3 | 2,176 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 859 | 13.7 | 13,110 |
| February 2026 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1,075 | 9.7 | 11,613 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 260 | 8.5 | 2,218 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 815 | 12.0 | 9,395 |
| March 2026 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 632 | 15.0 | 7,910 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 252 | 16.3 | 3,730 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 380 | 11.0 | 4,180 |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Manitoba
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| 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 | |
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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| September 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 6.0 | 150 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 6.0 | 150 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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| February 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 5.0 | 110 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 5.0 | 110 |
| March 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 480 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 480 |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Saskatchewan
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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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Alberta
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| September 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 304 | 15.0 | 3,120 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 265 | 13.0 | 2,460 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 17.0 | 660 |
| October 2025 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 46,378 | 22.7 | 743,870 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 265 | 31.0 | 5,870 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 46,113 | 18.5 | 738,000 |
| November 2025 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 304 | 7.0 | 1,590 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 265 | 7.0 | 1,320 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 7.0 | 270 |
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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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
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| 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 | |
| April 2025 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1,430 | 19.3 | 28,010 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 230 | 19.2 | 4,010 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,200 | 20.0 | 24,000 |
| May 2025 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1,340 | 23.4 | 18,600 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 140 | 26.0 | 3,000 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1,200 | 13.0 | 15,600 |
| June 2025 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 253 | 23.6 | 4,770 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 253 | 23.6 | 4,770 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| July 2025 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 405 | 22.6 | 7,710 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 405 | 22.6 | 7,710 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| August 2025 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 487 | 23.6 | 9,060 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 487 | 23.6 | 9,060 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| September 2025 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 35,017 | 20.3 | 67,830 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 557 | 21.8 | 10,280 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 34,460 | 14.5 | 57,550 |
| October 2025 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 27,452 | 16.6 | 140,390 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 502 | 19.5 | 8,180 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 26,950 | 10.7 | 132,210 |
| November 2025 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 351 | 18.4 | 5,860 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 351 | 18.4 | 5,860 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 2025 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 207 | 24.3 | 4,560 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 207 | 24.3 | 4,560 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| January 2026 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 207 | 19.0 | 2,990 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 207 | 19.0 | 2,990 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| February 2026 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 131 | 21.0 | 2,260 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 131 | 21.0 | 2,260 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| March 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 111 | 20.5 | 1,220 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 111 | 20.5 | 1,220 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
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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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
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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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Industry
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| 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 | |
| April 2025 | 5 | 5 | 82 | 29,428 | 7.5 | 117,420 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 1,602 | 15.4 | 26,860 | 3 | 3 | 54 | 27,826 | 3.4 | 90,560 |
| May 2025 | 28 | 22 | 105 | 95,638 | 5.3 | 312,010 | 18 | 10 | 44 | 75,042 | 10.8 | 274,320 | 10 | 12 | 61 | 20,596 | 1.2 | 37,690 |
| June 2025 | 12 | 53 | 95 | 91,065 | 5.3 | 977,040 | 7 | 19 | 41 | 72,327 | 9.0 | 957,780 | 5 | 34 | 54 | 18,738 | 2.5 | 19,260 |
| July 2025 | 18 | 22 | 60 | 18,163 | 8.4 | 60,420 | 16 | 15 | 38 | 11,707 | 12.1 | 57,130 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 6,456 | 2.1 | 3,290 |
| August 2025 | 6 | 6 | 44 | 18,704 | 10.0 | 63,180 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 13,447 | 13.8 | 62,040 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 5,257 | 2.6 | 1,140 |
| September 2025 | 16 | 11 | 54 | 106,558 | 9.6 | 444,880 | 8 | 11 | 33 | 3,888 | 12.2 | 39,740 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 102,670 | 5.5 | 405,140 |
| October 2025 | 13 | 18 | 56 | 144,192 | 9.5 | 1,437,140 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 2,648 | 12.9 | 28,640 | 6 | 10 | 27 | 141,544 | 5.9 | 1,408,500 |
| November 2025 | 8 | 13 | 46 | 65,072 | 8.7 | 51,240 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 7,118 | 11.6 | 40,030 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 57,954 | 4.1 | 11,210 |
| December 2025 | 4 | 8 | 37 | 6,124 | 11.9 | 25,520 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 1,337 | 16.0 | 15,380 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 4,787 | 5.1 | 10,140 |
| January 2026 | 5 | 5 | 34 | 4,129 | 12.6 | 33,176 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 1,383 | 16.7 | 19,496 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2,746 | 5.3 | 13,680 |
| February 2026 | 5 | 10 | 34 | 9,263 | 8.9 | 26,043 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 986 | 12.0 | 10,438 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 8,277 | 3.9 | 15,605 |
| March 2026 | 8 | 2 | 32 | 11,705 | 9.5 | 19,010 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 1,473 | 12.4 | 10,980 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 10,232 | 5.2 | 8,030 |
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 472 | 8.7 | 2,520 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 472 | 8.7 | 2,520 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 127 | 22.0 | 2,810 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 127 | 22.0 | 2,810 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| November 2025 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 136 | 14.7 | 2,580 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 136 | 14.7 | 2,580 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 2025 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 136 | 22.0 | 3,010 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 136 | 22.0 | 3,010 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| January 2026 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 136 | 21.3 | 2,880 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 136 | 21.3 | 2,880 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| February 2026 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 136 | 18.3 | 2,360 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 136 | 18.3 | 2,360 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| March 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 22.0 | 320 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 22.0 | 320 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| 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 | 4 | 268 | 1.8 | 310 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 4 | 268 | 1.8 | 310 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 213 | 6.7 | 600 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 3 | 213 | 6.7 | 600 |
| September 2025 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 213 | 6.7 | 600 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 3 | 213 | 6.7 | 600 |
| October 2025 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 228 | 6.0 | 690 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | 4 | 228 | 6.0 | 690 |
| November 2025 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 228 | 1.5 | 180 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 1 | 4 | 228 | 1.5 | 180 |
| December 2025 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 198 | 0.0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 1 | 3 | 198 | 0.0 | 0 |
| January 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 183 | 0.0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 2 | 183 | 0.0 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 183 | 0.0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 2 | 183 | 0.0 | 0 |
| March 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 183 | 0.0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 2 | 183 | 0.0 | 0 |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| 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 | 8.0 | 910,160 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 67,891 | 8.0 | 910,160 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| November 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| January 2026 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| February 2026 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| March 2026 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| April 2025 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 276 | 16.3 | 3,770 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 276 | 16.3 | 3,770 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| May 2025 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 276 | 16.3 | 3,750 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 276 | 16.3 | 3,750 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| June 2025 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 174 | 14.0 | 2,570 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 174 | 14.0 | 2,570 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| July 2025 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1,054 | 14.4 | 13,760 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1,054 | 14.4 | 13,760 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| August 2025 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 834 | 17.4 | 13,970 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 834 | 17.4 | 13,970 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| September 2025 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 673 | 12.8 | 9,360 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 673 | 12.8 | 9,360 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| October 2025 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 789 | 12.3 | 7,450 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 789 | 12.3 | 7,450 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| November 2025 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 934 | 8.2 | 4,750 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 934 | 8.2 | 4,750 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 2025 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 766 | 13.6 | 7,790 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 766 | 13.6 | 7,790 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| January 2026 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 606 | 14.8 | 7,690 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 606 | 14.8 | 7,690 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| February 2026 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 511 | 10.0 | 4,880 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 511 | 10.0 | 4,880 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| March 2026 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 592 | 13.1 | 5,750 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 592 | 13.1 | 5,750 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| 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 | 3 | 63 | 28.0 | 1,770 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 63 | 28.0 | 1,770 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 63 | 27.7 | 1,760 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 63 | 27.7 | 1,760 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| September 2025 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 328 | 23.8 | 4,180 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 328 | 23.8 | 4,180 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| October 2025 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 337 | 24.3 | 7,480 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 337 | 24.3 | 7,480 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| November 2025 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 828 | 19.5 | 8,420 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 828 | 19.5 | 8,420 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 52 | 31.0 | 1,530 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 52 | 31.0 | 1,530 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| January 2026 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 57 | 21.3 | 1,540 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 57 | 21.3 | 1,540 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| February 2026 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 57 | 18.7 | 1,380 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 57 | 18.7 | 1,380 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| March 2026 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 670 | 13.6 | 2,760 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 670 | 13.6 | 2,760 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| April 2025 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 621 | 8.6 | 4,290 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 334 | 19.0 | 4,230 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 287 | 0.2 | 60 |
| May 2025 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 887 | 4.5 | 2,580 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 600 | 8.2 | 2,520 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 287 | 0.2 | 60 |
| June 2025 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 5,360 | 4.3 | 41,560 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2,678 | 7.1 | 31,430 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2,682 | 1.0 | 10,130 |
| July 2025 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 3,166 | 5.3 | 4,550 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 584 | 8.9 | 4,490 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2,582 | 0.2 | 60 |
| August 2025 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 13,305 | 4.5 | 32,080 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10,844 | 5.8 | 32,020 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2,461 | 0.5 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 56,490 | 4.6 | 221,250 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1,129 | 5.4 | 5,590 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 55,361 | 3.0 | 215,660 |
| October 2025 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 56,176 | 6.0 | 430,310 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 764 | 7.6 | 5,000 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 55,412 | 3.8 | 425,310 |
| November 2025 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 60,148 | 7.7 | 25,130 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4,787 | 11.6 | 20,390 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 55,361 | 1.0 | 4,740 |
| December 2025 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 2,719 | 12.8 | 2,620 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 258 | 16.4 | 2,620 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2,461 | 0.0 | 0 |
| January 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 89 | 20.5 | 1,780 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 89 | 20.5 | 1,780 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| February 2026 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 164 | 13.8 | 1,620 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 164 | 13.8 | 1,620 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| March 2026 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 109 | 13.5 | 2,150 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 109 | 13.5 | 2,150 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 28.0 | 500 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 28.0 | 500 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| November 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| January 2026 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| February 2026 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| March 2026 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| November 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 2.0 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 2.0 | 60 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 68 | 1.5 | 120 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 3.0 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 61 | 9.0 | 400 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 18.0 | 400 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 0.0 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 61 | 3.5 | 150 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 7.0 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 0.0 | 0 |
| March 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 0.0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 0.0 | 0 |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| April 2025 | 3 | 2 | 46 | 18,195 | 5.1 | 63,010 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 275 | 7.0 | 1,760 | 3 | 2 | 38 | 17,920 | 4.7 | 61,250 |
| May 2025 | 2 | 7 | 46 | 15,872 | 0.8 | 20,090 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 317 | 0.2 | 80 | 1 | 7 | 37 | 15,555 | 1.0 | 20,010 |
| June 2025 | 2 | 33 | 41 | 12,806 | 1.2 | 5,230 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 317 | 0.3 | 150 | 2 | 26 | 32 | 12,489 | 1.5 | 5,080 |
| July 2025 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 609 | 3.4 | 1,410 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 96 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 513 | 4.5 | 1,410 |
| August 2025 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1,253 | 1.7 | 7,130 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1,096 | 2.3 | 7,000 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 157 | 1.3 | 130 |
| September 2025 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11,254 | 5.4 | 142,490 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1,096 | 4.0 | 12,000 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10,158 | 6.2 | 130,490 |
| October 2025 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 56,721 | 6.4 | 850,770 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 245 | 4.0 | 1,620 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 56,476 | 7.0 | 849,150 |
| November 2025 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 959 | 9.3 | 7,850 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 203 | 9.0 | 1,830 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 756 | 9.3 | 6,020 |
| December 2025 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 519 | 13.8 | 10,020 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | 5 | 519 | 13.8 | 10,020 |
| January 2026 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 954 | 10.5 | 13,680 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 6 | 954 | 10.5 | 13,680 |
| February 2026 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 910 | 9.0 | 9,945 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 2 | 5 | 910 | 9.0 | 9,945 |
| March 2026 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 434 | 14.0 | 5,010 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 1 | 3 | 434 | 14.0 | 5,010 |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| April 2025 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 616 | 18.7 | 14,790 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 616 | 18.7 | 14,790 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| May 2025 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 548 | 9.3 | 5,570 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 548 | 9.3 | 5,570 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| June 2025 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 319 | 10.0 | 1,530 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 319 | 10.0 | 1,530 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| July 2025 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 611 | 9.1 | 5,770 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 611 | 9.1 | 5,770 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| August 2025 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 461 | 9.2 | 4,250 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 461 | 9.2 | 4,250 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| September 2025 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 513 | 11.5 | 5,510 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 513 | 11.5 | 5,510 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| October 2025 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 361 | 9.2 | 3,780 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 361 | 9.2 | 3,780 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| November 2025 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 201 | 12.3 | 2,000 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 201 | 12.3 | 2,000 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 2025 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 96 | 10.3 | 430 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 96 | 10.3 | 430 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| January 2026 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 473 | 10.0 | 5,206 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 473 | 10.0 | 5,206 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| February 2026 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 96 | 2.0 | 48 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 96 | 2.0 | 48 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| March 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 88 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 88 | 0.0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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 | |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3,066 | 0.3 | 1,270 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3,066 | 0.3 | 1,270 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2,399 | 0.0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2,399 | 0.0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 36,938 | 5.9 | 58,390 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 0 | 9 | 36,938 | 5.9 | 58,390 |
| October 2025 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 29,428 | 6.1 | 133,350 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 6 | 10 | 29,428 | 6.1 | 133,350 |
| November 2025 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1,609 | 1.8 | 270 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1,609 | 1.8 | 270 |
| December 2025 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1,570 | 0.0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1,570 | 0.0 | 0 |
| January 2026 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1,570 | 0.0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1,570 | 0.0 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7,145 | 1.2 | 5,660 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7,145 | 1.2 | 5,660 |
| March 2026 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 9,576 | 3.6 | 3,020 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 0 | 7 | 9,576 | 3.6 | 3,020 |
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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.