Work stoppages by sector and month

Publication date: December 31, 2025

Work Stoppages

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

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
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
June 2025
July 2025
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.

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

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

Alberta
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
January 2025 4 0 4 4,240 17.0 67,110 4 0 4 4,240 17.0 67,110
February 2025 5 0 9 6,454 11.1 91,240 5 0 9 6,454 11.1 91,240
March 2025 0 9 9 6,454 12.4 81,335 0 9 9 6,454 12.4 81,335
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025 2 0 2 304 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
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 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
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
June 2025
July 2025
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.

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

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.

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