Work stoppages by sector and month
Publication date: December 31, 2025
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 | |
| January 2025 | 41 | 11 | 92 | 30,388 | 8.2 | 184,685 | 10 | 3 | 36 | 2,434 | 16.7 | 43,580 | 31 | 8 | 56 | 27,954 | 2.8 | 141,105 |
| February 2025 | 11 | 13 | 92 | 32,890 | 7.5 | 262,450 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 2,177 | 13.5 | 32,180 | 8 | 4 | 56 | 30,713 | 3.6 | 230,270 |
| March 2025 | 15 | 17 | 94 | 37,445 | 7.7 | 322,295 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 3,275 | 13.4 | 40,840 | 9 | 11 | 61 | 34,170 | 4.6 | 281,455 |
| April 2025 | 5 | 5 | 82 | 29,650 | 7.8 | 119,990 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 1,727 | 15.6 | 29,490 | 3 | 3 | 53 | 27,923 | 3.5 | 90,500 |
| May 2025 | 28 | 21 | 105 | 95,860 | 5.5 | 314,700 | 18 | 9 | 45 | 75,167 | 11.1 | 277,070 | 10 | 12 | 60 | 20,693 | 1.3 | 37,630 |
| June 2025 | 12 | 53 | 96 | 91,286 | 5.3 | 983,160 | 7 | 19 | 43 | 72,554 | 8.6 | 957,780 | 5 | 34 | 53 | 18,732 | 2.5 | 25,380 |
| July 2025 | 18 | 17 | 61 | 18,307 | 8.8 | 62,530 | 16 | 14 | 40 | 11,934 | 11.5 | 57,180 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 6,373 | 3.6 | 5,350 |
| August 2025 | 6 | 6 | 50 | 19,127 | 8.7 | 63,000 | 6 | 4 | 32 | 13,682 | 12.5 | 61,920 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 5,445 | 2.1 | 1,080 |
| September 2025 | 16 | 11 | 60 | 107,321 | 8.6 | 472,840 | 8 | 11 | 36 | 4,123 | 11.1 | 39,620 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 103,198 | 4.8 | 433,220 |
| October 2025 | 13 | 18 | 62 | 144,686 | 8.8 | 1,439,530 | 7 | 8 | 32 | 2,854 | 12.0 | 29,050 | 6 | 10 | 30 | 141,832 | 5.4 | 1,410,480 |
| November 2025 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 54,690 | 13.1 | 17,760 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 1,097 | 16.3 | 11,810 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 53,593 | 7.0 | 5,950 |
| December 2025 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 909 | 22.7 | 17,360 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 485 | 22.8 | 8,030 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 424 | 22.0 | 9,330 |
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| 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 | 15.5 | 33,060 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2,308 | 15.5 | 33,060 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| July 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 122 | 22.0 | 2,660 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 122 | 22.0 | 2,660 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 574 | 16.7 | 6,940 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 285 | 17.5 | 4,510 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 289 | 15.0 | 2,430 |
| November 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 115 | 13.5 | 1,790 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 76 | 20.0 | 1,520 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 7.0 | 270 |
| December 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 76 | 22.0 | 1,670 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 76 | 22.0 | 1,670 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| January 2025 | 40 | 10 | 85 | 29,413 | 6.8 | 161,455 | 9 | 2 | 29 | 1,459 | 14.6 | 20,350 | 31 | 8 | 56 | 27,954 | 2.8 | 141,105 |
| February 2025 | 11 | 13 | 86 | 32,241 | 6.3 | 245,950 | 3 | 9 | 30 | 1,528 | 11.2 | 15,680 | 8 | 4 | 56 | 30,713 | 3.6 | 230,270 |
| March 2025 | 13 | 16 | 86 | 36,718 | 6.3 | 303,885 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 2,548 | 10.6 | 22,430 | 9 | 11 | 61 | 34,170 | 4.6 | 281,455 |
| April 2025 | 5 | 5 | 75 | 28,949 | 6.1 | 101,250 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 1,026 | 12.2 | 10,750 | 3 | 3 | 53 | 27,923 | 3.5 | 90,500 |
| May 2025 | 28 | 17 | 98 | 95,159 | 4.7 | 304,810 | 18 | 5 | 38 | 74,466 | 10.1 | 267,180 | 10 | 12 | 60 | 20,693 | 1.3 | 37,630 |
| June 2025 | 11 | 51 | 92 | 88,978 | 4.8 | 950,100 | 6 | 17 | 39 | 70,246 | 7.9 | 924,720 | 5 | 34 | 53 | 18,732 | 2.5 | 25,380 |
| July 2025 | 18 | 17 | 59 | 18,185 | 8.3 | 59,870 | 16 | 14 | 38 | 11,812 | 10.9 | 54,520 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 6,373 | 3.6 | 5,350 |
| August 2025 | 4 | 5 | 46 | 8,608 | 8.3 | 28,870 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 3,163 | 12.3 | 27,790 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 5,445 | 2.1 | 1,080 |
| September 2025 | 15 | 11 | 56 | 107,070 | 7.6 | 467,580 | 8 | 11 | 33 | 3,911 | 9.9 | 35,020 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 103,159 | 4.3 | 432,560 |
| October 2025 | 11 | 16 | 56 | 144,112 | 8.0 | 1,432,590 | 6 | 7 | 28 | 2,569 | 11.2 | 24,540 | 5 | 9 | 28 | 141,543 | 4.7 | 1,408,050 |
| November 2025 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 54,575 | 13.0 | 15,970 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 1,021 | 16.0 | 10,290 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 53,554 | 7.0 | 5,680 |
| December 2025 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 833 | 22.7 | 15,690 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 409 | 22.9 | 6,360 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 424 | 22.0 | 9,330 |
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| January 2025 | 41 | 11 | 92 | 30,388 | 8.2 | 184,685 | 10 | 3 | 36 | 2,434 | 16.7 | 43,580 | 31 | 8 | 56 | 27,954 | 2.8 | 141,105 |
| February 2025 | 11 | 13 | 92 | 32,890 | 7.5 | 262,450 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 2,177 | 13.5 | 32,180 | 8 | 4 | 56 | 30,713 | 3.6 | 230,270 |
| March 2025 | 15 | 17 | 94 | 37,445 | 7.7 | 322,295 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 3,275 | 13.4 | 40,840 | 9 | 11 | 61 | 34,170 | 4.6 | 281,455 |
| April 2025 | 5 | 5 | 82 | 29,650 | 7.8 | 119,990 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 1,727 | 15.6 | 29,490 | 3 | 3 | 53 | 27,923 | 3.5 | 90,500 |
| May 2025 | 28 | 21 | 105 | 95,860 | 5.5 | 314,700 | 18 | 9 | 45 | 75,167 | 11.1 | 277,070 | 10 | 12 | 60 | 20,693 | 1.3 | 37,630 |
| June 2025 | 12 | 53 | 96 | 91,286 | 5.3 | 983,160 | 7 | 19 | 43 | 72,554 | 8.6 | 957,780 | 5 | 34 | 53 | 18,732 | 2.5 | 25,380 |
| July 2025 | 18 | 17 | 61 | 18,307 | 8.8 | 62,530 | 16 | 14 | 40 | 11,934 | 11.5 | 57,180 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 6,373 | 3.6 | 5,350 |
| August 2025 | 6 | 6 | 50 | 19,127 | 8.7 | 63,000 | 6 | 4 | 32 | 13,682 | 12.5 | 61,920 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 5,445 | 2.1 | 1,080 |
| September 2025 | 16 | 11 | 60 | 107,321 | 8.6 | 472,840 | 8 | 11 | 36 | 4,123 | 11.1 | 39,620 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 103,198 | 4.8 | 433,220 |
| October 2025 | 13 | 18 | 62 | 144,686 | 8.8 | 1,439,530 | 7 | 8 | 32 | 2,854 | 12.0 | 29,050 | 6 | 10 | 30 | 141,832 | 5.4 | 1,410,480 |
| November 2025 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 54,690 | 13.1 | 17,760 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 1,097 | 16.3 | 11,810 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 53,593 | 7.0 | 5,950 |
| December 2025 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 909 | 22.7 | 17,360 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 485 | 22.8 | 8,030 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 424 | 22.0 | 9,330 |
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| 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 | 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| January 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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| November 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 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. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| January 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| February 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| March 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| 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 | 5.3 | 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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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 | |
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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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| January 2025 | 34 | 8 | 74 | 24,625 | 5.6 | 90,970 | 8 | 2 | 24 | 1,536 | 14.5 | 27,300 | 26 | 6 | 50 | 23,089 | 1.3 | 63,670 |
| February 2025 | 3 | 6 | 69 | 24,470 | 5.6 | 150,650 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 1,411 | 12.6 | 22,420 | 2 | 4 | 46 | 23,059 | 2.1 | 128,230 |
| March 2025 | 9 | 4 | 72 | 26,683 | 5.5 | 169,720 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 2,803 | 12.1 | 32,450 | 6 | 1 | 48 | 23,880 | 2.2 | 137,270 |
| April 2025 | 3 | 2 | 71 | 25,512 | 6.3 | 61,970 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 1,385 | 13.9 | 23,070 | 2 | 1 | 49 | 24,127 | 2.9 | 38,900 |
| May 2025 | 16 | 16 | 85 | 85,723 | 2.8 | 230,830 | 8 | 5 | 29 | 66,516 | 7.3 | 213,870 | 8 | 11 | 56 | 19,207 | 0.5 | 16,960 |
| June 2025 | 6 | 45 | 75 | 84,485 | 2.5 | 862,840 | 1 | 11 | 25 | 66,039 | 4.6 | 843,480 | 5 | 34 | 50 | 18,446 | 1.4 | 19,360 |
| July 2025 | 7 | 5 | 37 | 7,804 | 4.9 | 14,510 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 1,774 | 7.1 | 11,080 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 6,030 | 2.1 | 3,430 |
| August 2025 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 6,842 | 4.4 | 9,680 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 1,479 | 7.8 | 9,680 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5,363 | 0.0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 3 | 8 | 36 | 5,977 | 3.9 | 12,550 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 1,614 | 6.1 | 8,380 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 4,363 | 0.7 | 4,170 |
| October 2025 | 5 | 5 | 33 | 6,546 | 4.3 | 9,240 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 1,168 | 7.3 | 6,690 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 5,378 | 1.1 | 2,550 |
| November 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 115 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 115 | 0.0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 115 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 115 | 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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| 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 | 36,670 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2,246 | 17.5 | 36,670 |
| 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 | 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 |
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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
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| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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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| 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 | |
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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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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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 | |
| 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 |
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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 |
| December 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. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| January 2025 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 406 | 20.9 | 7,180 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 406 | 20.9 | 7,180 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| February 2025 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 1,800 | 12.9 | 17,580 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 600 | 13.3 | 6,780 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1,200 | 9.0 | 10,800 |
| March 2025 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1,522 | 19.5 | 31,330 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 322 | 19.2 | 6,130 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,200 | 21.0 | 25,200 |
| 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 | 36,357 | 20.3 | 95,970 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 557 | 21.8 | 10,280 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 35,800 | 14.5 | 85,690 |
| October 2025 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 27,552 | 16.6 | 142,190 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 502 | 19.5 | 8,180 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 27,050 | 10.7 | 134,010 |
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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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| 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 | |
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| November 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 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. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| January 2025 | 41 | 11 | 92 | 30,388 | 8.2 | 184,685 | 10 | 3 | 36 | 2,434 | 16.7 | 43,580 | 31 | 8 | 56 | 27,954 | 2.8 | 141,105 |
| February 2025 | 11 | 13 | 92 | 32,890 | 7.5 | 262,450 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 2,177 | 13.5 | 32,180 | 8 | 4 | 56 | 30,713 | 3.6 | 230,270 |
| March 2025 | 15 | 17 | 94 | 37,445 | 7.7 | 322,295 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 3,275 | 13.4 | 40,840 | 9 | 11 | 61 | 34,170 | 4.6 | 281,455 |
| April 2025 | 5 | 5 | 82 | 29,650 | 7.8 | 119,990 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 1,727 | 15.6 | 29,490 | 3 | 3 | 53 | 27,923 | 3.5 | 90,500 |
| May 2025 | 28 | 21 | 105 | 95,860 | 5.5 | 314,700 | 18 | 9 | 45 | 75,167 | 11.1 | 277,070 | 10 | 12 | 60 | 20,693 | 1.3 | 37,630 |
| June 2025 | 12 | 53 | 96 | 91,286 | 5.3 | 983,160 | 7 | 19 | 43 | 72,554 | 8.6 | 957,780 | 5 | 34 | 53 | 18,732 | 2.5 | 25,380 |
| July 2025 | 18 | 17 | 61 | 18,307 | 8.8 | 62,530 | 16 | 14 | 40 | 11,934 | 11.5 | 57,180 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 6,373 | 3.6 | 5,350 |
| August 2025 | 6 | 6 | 50 | 19,127 | 8.7 | 63,000 | 6 | 4 | 32 | 13,682 | 12.5 | 61,920 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 5,445 | 2.1 | 1,080 |
| September 2025 | 16 | 11 | 60 | 107,321 | 8.6 | 472,840 | 8 | 11 | 36 | 4,123 | 11.1 | 39,620 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 103,198 | 4.8 | 433,220 |
| October 2025 | 13 | 18 | 62 | 144,686 | 8.8 | 1,439,530 | 7 | 8 | 32 | 2,854 | 12.0 | 29,050 | 6 | 10 | 30 | 141,832 | 5.4 | 1,410,480 |
| November 2025 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 54,690 | 13.1 | 17,760 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 1,097 | 16.3 | 11,810 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 53,593 | 7.0 | 5,950 |
| December 2025 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 909 | 22.7 | 17,360 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 485 | 22.8 | 8,030 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 424 | 22.0 | 9,330 |
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| 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 | 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 | 2 | 122 | 12.0 | 2,300 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 122 | 12.0 | 2,300 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 122 | 22.0 | 2,690 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 122 | 22.0 | 2,690 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| 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 | 135 | 10.3 | 1,560 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 0 | 3 | 135 | 10.3 | 1,560 |
| July 2025 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 165 | 1.8 | 310 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 4 | 165 | 1.8 | 310 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 110 | 6.7 | 600 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 3 | 110 | 6.7 | 600 |
| September 2025 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 110 | 6.7 | 600 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 3 | 110 | 6.7 | 600 |
| October 2025 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 125 | 6.0 | 690 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | 4 | 125 | 6.0 | 690 |
| November 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 6.0 | 180 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 6.0 | 180 |
| December 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. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| 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 | 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| January 2025 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 561 | 18.2 | 9,650 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 561 | 18.2 | 9,650 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| February 2025 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 402 | 11.6 | 3,850 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 402 | 11.6 | 3,850 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| March 2025 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 203 | 11.8 | 2,850 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 203 | 11.8 | 2,850 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| April 2025 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 276 | 16.3 | 3,770 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 276 | 16.3 | 3,770 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| May 2025 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 276 | 16.3 | 3,750 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 276 | 16.3 | 3,750 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| June 2025 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 276 | 10.5 | 2,570 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 276 | 10.5 | 2,570 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| July 2025 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 1,156 | 12.9 | 13,810 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 1,156 | 12.9 | 13,810 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| August 2025 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 936 | 15.7 | 13,970 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 936 | 15.7 | 13,970 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| September 2025 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 775 | 11.5 | 9,360 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 775 | 11.5 | 9,360 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| October 2025 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 862 | 12.0 | 7,860 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 862 | 12.0 | 7,860 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| November 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 146 | 19.5 | 2,850 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 146 | 19.5 | 2,850 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 146 | 22.0 | 3,210 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 146 | 22.0 | 3,210 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| 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 | 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 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 274 | 18.5 | 1,510 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 274 | 18.5 | 1,510 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 31.0 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 31.0 | 200 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| January 2025 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 833 | 8.2 | 6,280 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 449 | 14.8 | 6,280 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 384 | 0.0 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 843 | 9.3 | 6,180 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 459 | 16.8 | 6,180 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 384 | 0.0 | 0 |
| March 2025 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 843 | 11.2 | 7,130 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 459 | 19.6 | 6,830 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 384 | 0.8 | 300 |
| April 2025 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 843 | 10.8 | 6,860 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 459 | 19.4 | 6,860 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 384 | 0.0 | 0 |
| May 2025 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 1,109 | 6.5 | 5,270 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 725 | 10.1 | 5,270 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 384 | 0.0 | 0 |
| June 2025 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 5,582 | 4.4 | 48,200 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2,803 | 6.3 | 31,430 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2,779 | 1.4 | 16,770 |
| July 2025 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 3,311 | 7.7 | 6,610 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 709 | 7.8 | 4,490 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2,602 | 7.5 | 2,120 |
| August 2025 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 13,571 | 3.1 | 31,900 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 10,969 | 4.9 | 31,900 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2,602 | 0.0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 55,756 | 3.5 | 221,070 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1,254 | 4.7 | 5,470 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 54,502 | 1.8 | 215,600 |
| October 2025 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 56,442 | 4.9 | 430,490 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 889 | 6.6 | 5,000 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 55,553 | 3.0 | 425,490 |
| November 2025 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 53,100 | 11.0 | 1,320 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 200 | 16.5 | 1,320 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 52,900 | 0.0 | 0 |
| December 2025 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 200 | 21.8 | 1,750 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 200 | 21.8 | 1,750 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 28.0 | 500 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 28.0 | 500 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| November 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 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. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| November 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 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. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| January 2025 | 36 | 6 | 51 | 18,450 | 2.5 | 72,510 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 221 | 1.0 | 230 | 29 | 6 | 44 | 18,229 | 2.7 | 72,280 |
| February 2025 | 8 | 4 | 53 | 21,834 | 3.5 | 106,590 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 221 | 2.0 | 450 | 8 | 4 | 46 | 21,613 | 3.7 | 106,140 |
| March 2025 | 5 | 11 | 54 | 25,663 | 4.3 | 153,885 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1,742 | 2.4 | 10,770 | 3 | 10 | 45 | 23,921 | 4.7 | 143,115 |
| 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 | 1 | 8 | 609 | 3.4 | 1,410 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 96 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 513 | 4.5 | 1,410 |
| August 2025 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1,403 | 1.5 | 7,130 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1,096 | 2.3 | 7,000 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 307 | 1.0 | 130 |
| September 2025 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11,404 | 4.8 | 142,490 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1,096 | 4.0 | 12,000 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10,308 | 5.2 | 130,490 |
| October 2025 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 56,871 | 5.8 | 850,770 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 245 | 4.0 | 1,620 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 56,626 | 6.2 | 849,150 |
| November 2025 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 827 | 11.3 | 7,330 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 203 | 9.0 | 1,830 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 624 | 12.0 | 5,500 |
| December 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 424 | 22.0 | 9,330 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 2 | 424 | 22.0 | 9,330 |
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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| January 2025 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1,044 | 21.7 | 23,660 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1,044 | 21.7 | 23,660 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| February 2025 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 936 | 18.7 | 19,170 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 936 | 18.7 | 19,170 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| March 2025 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 755 | 21.4 | 18,570 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 755 | 21.4 | 18,570 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 5 | 9 | 611 | 9.1 | 5,770 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 611 | 9.1 | 5,770 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| August 2025 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 469 | 7.7 | 4,250 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 469 | 7.7 | 4,250 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| September 2025 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 521 | 9.9 | 5,510 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 521 | 9.9 | 5,510 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| October 2025 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 369 | 7.7 | 3,780 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 369 | 7.7 | 3,780 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| November 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 152 | 18.5 | 2,000 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 152 | 18.5 | 2,000 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| December 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 22.0 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 22.0 | 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 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. 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 | |
| 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 | 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 | 38,278 | 5.9 | 86,530 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 0 | 9 | 38,278 | 5.9 | 86,530 |
| October 2025 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 29,528 | 6.1 | 135,150 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 6 | 10 | 29,528 | 6.1 | 135,150 |
| November 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 7.0 | 270 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 7.0 | 270 |
| December 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. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.