Work stoppages by sector and month

Publication date: November 30, 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
December 2024 10 14 65 76,375 10.9 696,310 5 7 33 2,459 18.1 40,790 5 7 32 73,916 3.4 655,520
January 2025 40 10 91 30,311 8.3 184,685 10 3 36 2,320 16.7 43,580 30 7 55 27,991 2.8 141,105
February 2025 11 12 92 32,873 7.5 262,450 3 8 36 2,063 13.5 32,180 8 4 56 30,810 3.6 230,270
March 2025 15 17 95 37,489 7.6 322,315 6 6 34 3,222 13.0 40,840 9 11 61 34,267 4.5 281,475
April 2025 5 5 83 29,713 7.7 119,990 2 2 30 1,693 15.1 29,490 3 3 53 28,020 3.5 90,500
May 2025 26 21 104 95,909 5.5 314,680 16 9 44 75,119 11.3 277,050 10 12 60 20,790 1.3 37,630
June 2025 11 52 94 91,397 5.3 150,710 7 19 42 72,506 8.7 124,810 4 33 52 18,891 2.6 25,900
July 2025 11 12 24 10,503 14.6 48,020 9 10 19 10,160 16.3 46,100 2 2 5 343 8.4 1,920
August 2025 4 5 16 12,285 18.0 53,320 4 3 13 12,203 19.2 52,240 0 2 3 82 12.7 1,080
September 2025 13 3 24 101,344 15.7 458,490 5 3 15 2,509 18.1 31,240 8 0 9 98,835 11.6 427,250
October 2025 8 13 29 138,140 15.2 2,210,000 3 5 15 1,686 17.5 22,400 5 8 14 136,454 12.8 2,187,600
November 2025 2 7 18 54,566 16.6 759,450 1 2 11 973 20.1 12,900 1 5 7 53,593 11.0 746,550

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 June 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
December 2024 2 0 6 899 24.8 18,320 2 0 6 899 24.8 18,320
January 2025 1 1 7 975 25.4 23,230 1 1 7 975 25.4 23,230
February 2025 0 0 6 649 25.3 16,500 0 0 6 649 25.3 16,500
March 2025 2 1 8 727 22.1 18,410 2 1 8 727 22.1 18,410
April 2025 0 0 7 701 26.3 18,740 0 0 7 701 26.3 18,740
May 2025 0 4 7 701 16.4 9,890 0 4 7 701 16.4 9,890
June 2025 1 2 4 2,308 15.5 33,060 1 2 4 2,308 15.5 33,060
July 2025 0 0 1 76 21.0 1,600 0 0 1 76 21.0 1,600
August 2025 2 1 3 10,473 11.3 33,160 2 1 3 10,473 11.3 33,160
September 2025 1 0 3 205 23.0 4,250 0 0 2 166 26.0 3,590 1 0 1 39 17.0 660
October 2025 1 2 4 455 14.5 4,500 0 1 2 166 14.0 2,070 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

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 June 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
December 2024 8 14 59 75,476 9.4 677,990 3 7 27 1,560 16.6 22,470 5 7 32 73,916 3.4 655,520
January 2025 39 9 84 29,336 6.9 161,455 9 2 29 1,345 14.6 20,350 30 7 55 27,991 2.8 141,105
February 2025 11 12 86 32,224 6.3 245,950 3 8 30 1,414 11.2 15,680 8 4 56 30,810 3.6 230,270
March 2025 13 16 87 36,762 6.2 303,905 4 5 26 2,495 10.2 22,430 9 11 61 34,267 4.5 281,475
April 2025 5 5 76 29,012 6.0 101,250 2 2 23 992 11.7 10,750 3 3 53 28,020 3.5 90,500
May 2025 26 17 97 95,208 4.7 304,790 16 5 37 74,418 10.3 267,160 10 12 60 20,790 1.3 37,630
June 2025 10 50 90 89,089 4.9 117,650 6 17 38 70,198 7.9 91,750 4 33 52 18,891 2.6 25,900
July 2025 11 12 23 10,427 14.3 46,420 9 10 18 10,084 16.0 44,500 2 2 5 343 8.4 1,920
August 2025 2 4 13 1,812 19.5 20,160 2 2 10 1,730 21.6 19,080 0 2 3 82 12.7 1,080
September 2025 12 3 21 101,139 14.6 454,240 5 3 13 2,343 16.9 27,650 7 0 8 98,796 10.9 426,590
October 2025 7 11 25 137,685 15.3 2,205,500 3 4 13 1,520 18.0 20,330 4 7 12 136,165 12.4 2,185,170
November 2025 2 6 16 54,451 16.9 757,660 1 2 10 897 20.1 11,380 1 4 6 53,554 11.7 746,280

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 June 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
December 2024 10 14 65 76,375 10.9 696,310 5 7 33 2,459 18.1 40,790 5 7 32 73,916 3.4 655,520
January 2025 40 10 91 30,311 8.3 184,685 10 3 36 2,320 16.7 43,580 30 7 55 27,991 2.8 141,105
February 2025 11 12 92 32,873 7.5 262,450 3 8 36 2,063 13.5 32,180 8 4 56 30,810 3.6 230,270
March 2025 15 17 95 37,489 7.6 322,315 6 6 34 3,222 13.0 40,840 9 11 61 34,267 4.5 281,475
April 2025 5 5 83 29,713 7.7 119,990 2 2 30 1,693 15.1 29,490 3 3 53 28,020 3.5 90,500
May 2025 26 21 104 95,909 5.5 314,680 16 9 44 75,119 11.3 277,050 10 12 60 20,790 1.3 37,630
June 2025 11 52 94 91,397 5.3 150,710 7 19 42 72,506 8.7 124,810 4 33 52 18,891 2.6 25,900
July 2025 11 12 24 10,503 14.6 48,020 9 10 19 10,160 16.3 46,100 2 2 5 343 8.4 1,920
August 2025 4 5 16 12,285 18.0 53,320 4 3 13 12,203 19.2 52,240 0 2 3 82 12.7 1,080
September 2025 13 3 24 101,344 15.7 458,490 5 3 15 2,509 18.1 31,240 8 0 9 98,835 11.6 427,250
October 2025 8 13 29 138,140 15.2 2,210,000 3 5 15 1,686 17.5 22,400 5 8 14 136,454 12.8 2,187,600
November 2025 2 7 18 54,566 16.6 759,450 1 2 11 973 20.1 12,900 1 5 7 53,593 11.0 746,550

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 June 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
December 2024 2 3 7 53,076 16.3 638,250 2 1 5 176 18.0 3,450 0 2 2 52,900 12.0 634,800
January 2025 0 0 4 166 22.3 3,560 0 0 4 166 22.3 3,560
February 2025 0 2 4 166 19.5 2,980 0 2 4 166 19.5 2,980
March 2025 1 2 3 123 18.3 2,230 1 2 3 123 18.3 2,230
April 2025 0 0 1 85 30.0 1,820 0 0 1 85 30.0 1,820
May 2025 0 1 1 85 14.0 850 0 1 1 85 14.0 850
June 2025 2 1 2 2,159 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 18.7 1,218,080 1 1 3 78 21.7 1,330 1 1 3 52,951 15.7 1,216,750
November 2025 1 2 5 52,985 18.8 741,760 1 0 3 85 22.0 1,160 0 2 2 52,900 14.0 740,600

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 June 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
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025 1 0 1 30 18.0 540 1 0 1 30 18.0 540
July 2025 0 1 1 30 15.0 450 0 1 1 30 15.0 450
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 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 June 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
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025 1 0 1 30 3.0 90 1 0 1 30 3.0 90
August 2025 0 0 1 30 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

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 June 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
December 2024
January 2025 1 1 1 25 5.0 125 1 1 1 25 5.0 125
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025 3 3 3 5,170 10.7 13,550 3 3 3 5,170 10.7 13,550
August 2025 1 0 1 1,000 7.0 7,000 1 0 1 1,000 7.0 7,000
September 2025 1 1 2 1,026 14.0 12,420 0 1 1 1,000 12.0 12,000 1 0 1 26 16.0 420
October 2025 2 1 3 429 5.3 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

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 June 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
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 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 June 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
December 2024 6 7 47 21,509 8.8 32,730 1 3 19 1,223 19.6 27,340 5 4 28 20,286 1.5 5,390
January 2025 33 7 73 24,548 5.7 90,970 8 2 24 1,422 14.5 27,300 25 5 49 23,126 1.3 63,670
February 2025 3 5 69 24,453 5.6 150,650 1 1 23 1,297 12.6 22,420 2 4 46 23,156 2.1 128,230
March 2025 9 4 73 26,727 5.4 169,740 3 3 25 2,750 11.6 32,450 6 1 48 23,977 2.2 137,290
April 2025 3 2 72 25,575 6.2 61,970 1 1 23 1,351 13.3 23,070 2 1 49 24,224 2.9 38,900
May 2025 14 16 84 85,772 2.8 230,810 6 5 28 66,468 7.5 213,850 8 11 56 19,304 0.5 16,960
June 2025 5 44 73 84,596 2.5 30,390 1 11 24 65,991 4.6 10,510 4 33 49 18,605 1.5 19,880
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 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 June 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
December 2024 1 2 4 1,271 14.0 19,010 1 1 2 541 7.0 3,680 0 1 2 730 21.0 15,330
January 2025 0 2 2 926 17.0 15,740 0 1 1 326 17.0 5,540 0 1 1 600 17.0 10,200
February 2025
March 2025 2 1 2 2,246 17.5 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 16.3 5,050 0 0 2 78 19.5 1,550 1 0 2 424 13.0 3,500

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 June 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
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025 2 0 2 417 3.0 1,010 1 0 1 27 1.0 30 1 0 1 390 5.0 980
April 2025 0 1 2 417 13.5 1,570 0 0 1 27 22.0 590 0 1 1 390 5.0 980
May 2025 0 0 1 27 22.0 590 0 0 1 27 22.0 590
June 2025 0 1 1 27 13.0 350 0 1 1 27 13.0 350
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025 1 0 1 35 6.0 150 1 0 1 35 6.0 150
October 2025 0 1 1 35 10.0 350 0 1 1 35 10.0 350
November 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 June 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
December 2024 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 0
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 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 June 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
December 2024
January 2025 4 0 4 4,240 17.0 67,110 4 0 4 4,240 17.0 67,110
February 2025 5 0 9 6,454 11.1 91,240 5 0 9 6,454 11.1 91,240
March 2025 0 9 9 6,454 12.4 81,335 0 9 9 6,454 12.4 81,335
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025 2 0 2 304 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

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 June 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
December 2024 1 1 6 519 20.2 6,320 1 1 6 519 20.2 6,320
January 2025 2 0 7 406 20.9 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 20.2 94,170 1 2 8 557 21.8 10,280 2 0 2 35,800 14.0 83,890
October 2025 1 5 9 27,552 17.0 128,360 0 2 6 502 19.5 8,180 1 3 3 27,050 12.0 120,180
November 2025 0 0 4 342 25.0 7,040 0 0 4 342 25.0 7,040

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 June 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
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 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 June 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
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 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 June 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
December 2024 10 14 65 76,375 10.9 696,310 5 7 33 2,459 18.1 40,790 5 7 32 73,916 3.4 655,520
January 2025 40 10 91 30,311 8.3 184,685 10 3 36 2,320 16.7 43,580 30 7 55 27,991 2.8 141,105
February 2025 11 12 92 32,873 7.5 262,450 3 8 36 2,063 13.5 32,180 8 4 56 30,810 3.6 230,270
March 2025 15 17 95 37,489 7.6 322,315 6 6 34 3,222 13.0 40,840 9 11 61 34,267 4.5 281,475
April 2025 5 5 83 29,713 7.7 119,990 2 2 30 1,693 15.1 29,490 3 3 53 28,020 3.5 90,500
May 2025 26 21 104 95,909 5.5 314,680 16 9 44 75,119 11.3 277,050 10 12 60 20,790 1.3 37,630
June 2025 11 52 94 91,397 5.3 150,710 7 19 42 72,506 8.7 124,810 4 33 52 18,891 2.6 25,900
July 2025 11 12 24 10,503 14.6 48,020 9 10 19 10,160 16.3 46,100 2 2 5 343 8.4 1,920
August 2025 4 5 16 12,285 18.0 53,320 4 3 13 12,203 19.2 52,240 0 2 3 82 12.7 1,080
September 2025 13 3 24 101,344 15.7 458,490 5 3 15 2,509 18.1 31,240 8 0 9 98,835 11.6 427,250
October 2025 8 13 29 138,140 15.2 2,210,000 3 5 15 1,686 17.5 22,400 5 8 14 136,454 12.8 2,187,600
November 2025 2 7 18 54,566 16.6 759,450 1 2 11 973 20.1 12,900 1 5 7 53,593 11.0 746,550

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 June 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
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025 1 0 1 352 22.0 7,740 1 0 1 352 22.0 7,740
June 2025 1 0 2 465 18.5 9,200 1 0 2 465 18.5 9,200
July 2025 0 0 1 113 22.0 2,490 0 0 1 113 22.0 2,490
August 2025 0 0 1 113 20.0 2,260 0 0 1 113 20.0 2,260
September 2025 0 0 1 113 21.0 2,370 0 0 1 113 21.0 2,370
October 2025 0 0 1 113 22.0 2,490 0 0 1 113 22.0 2,490
November 2025 0 0 1 113 20.0 2,260 0 0 1 113 20.0 2,260

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 June 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
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025 1 0 1 55 12.0 660 1 0 1 55 12.0 660
June 2025 2 0 3 238 10.3 2,080 2 0 3 238 10.3 2,080
July 2025 1 1 2 85 3.5 310 1 1 2 85 3.5 310
August 2025 0 0 1 30 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

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 June 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
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025 11 3 11 72,491 13.6 251,040 11 3 11 72,491 13.6 251,040
June 2025 0 7 8 67,891 6.4 76,960 0 7 8 67,891 6.4 76,960
July 2025 3 4 4 8,791 9.0 28,030 3 4 4 8,791 9.0 28,030
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 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 June 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
December 2024 2 0 4 441 16.8 4,280 2 0 4 441 16.8 4,280
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 3 1 4 698 13.3 7,850 3 1 4 698 13.3 7,850
August 2025 1 2 4 460 16.0 6,220 1 2 4 460 16.0 6,220
September 2025 0 0 2 146 20.5 3,000 0 0 2 146 20.5 3,000
October 2025 0 0 2 146 21.0 3,080 0 0 2 146 21.0 3,080
November 2025 0 0 2 146 20.0 2,920 0 0 2 146 20.0 2,920

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 June 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
December 2024 0 0 5 147 26.0 3,330 0 0 5 147 26.0 3,330
January 2025 0 0 5 147 27.4 3,590 0 0 5 147 27.4 3,590
February 2025 0 3 5 147 17.4 2,350 0 3 5 147 17.4 2,350
March 2025 1 0 3 63 20.3 1,620 1 0 3 63 20.3 1,620
April 2025 0 0 3 63 27.0 1,710 0 0 3 63 27.0 1,710
May 2025 1 0 4 384 21.8 2,730 1 0 4 384 21.8 2,730
June 2025 0 1 4 384 20.3 1,710 0 1 4 384 20.3 1,710
July 2025 0 0 1 9 31.0 200 0 0 1 9 31.0 200
August 2025 0 0 1 9 31.0 200 0 0 1 9 31.0 200
September 2025 1 0 2 274 21.5 2,650 1 0 2 274 21.5 2,650
October 2025 0 0 2 274 31.0 6,070 0 0 2 274 31.0 6,070
November 2025 0 1 2 274 18.5 1,510 0 1 2 274 18.5 1,510

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 June 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
December 2024 1 6 13 53,723 11.0 641,880 1 4 7 366 16.6 6,770 0 2 6 53,357 4.5 635,110
January 2025 1 1 8 780 9.3 6,280 1 1 4 334 18.5 6,280 0 0 4 446 0.0 0
February 2025 1 0 8 790 10.5 6,180 1 0 4 344 21.0 6,180 0 0 4 446 0.0 0
March 2025 0 0 8 790 12.5 7,150 0 0 4 344 24.5 6,830 0 0 4 446 0.5 320
April 2025 0 1 8 790 12.1 6,860 0 1 4 344 24.3 6,860 0 0 4 446 0.0 0
May 2025 1 1 8 1,042 8.6 5,250 1 1 4 596 17.3 5,250 0 0 4 446 0.0 0
June 2025 3 1 10 5,515 6.5 48,430 2 1 5 2,674 11.6 31,660 1 0 5 2,841 1.4 16,770
July 2025 1 1 2 84 18.0 1,170 1 1 2 84 18.0 1,170
August 2025 1 1 2 10,351 17.0 31,900 1 1 2 10,351 17.0 31,900
September 2025 5 1 6 53,536 8.2 216,730 3 1 4 636 10.3 5,130 2 0 2 52,900 4.0 211,600
October 2025 2 3 7 53,564 14.4 1,221,610 1 2 4 613 13.5 4,860 1 1 3 52,951 15.7 1,216,750
November 2025 1 2 5 52,985 18.8 741,760 1 0 3 85 22.0 1,160 0 2 2 52,900 14.0 740,600

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 June 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
December 2024 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 0
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025 1 1 1 26 9.0 170 1 1 1 26 9.0 170
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025 1 0 1 25 11.0 200 1 0 1 25 11.0 200
July 2025 0 0 1 25 31.0 550 0 0 1 25 31.0 550
August 2025 0 0 1 25 31.0 550 0 0 1 25 31.0 550
September 2025 0 0 1 25 30.0 540 0 0 1 25 30.0 540
October 2025 0 1 1 25 28.0 500 0 1 1 25 28.0 500
November 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 June 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
December 2024 2 2 4 1,060 11.8 15,420 2 2 3 460 8.7 2,820 0 0 1 600 21.0 12,600
January 2025 0 1 2 612 15.5 10,370 0 0 1 12 14.0 170 0 1 1 600 17.0 10,200
February 2025 0 1 1 12 15.0 180 0 1 1 12 15.0 180
March 2025 5 0 5 217 1.0 230 1 0 1 27 1.0 30 4 0 4 190 1.0 200
April 2025 1 0 6 228 3.8 600 1 0 2 38 11.5 600 0 0 4 190 0.0 0
May 2025 8 4 14 527 4.2 1,420 1 0 3 74 15.0 890 7 4 11 453 1.3 530
June 2025 0 9 10 337 9.0 2,680 0 2 3 74 13.7 830 0 7 7 263 7.0 1,850
July 2025 1 0 2 38 15.5 480 0 0 1 11 22.0 240 1 0 1 27 9.0 240
August 2025 0 1 2 38 17.0 580 0 0 1 11 21.0 230 0 1 1 27 13.0 350
September 2025 0 1 1 11 17.0 190 0 1 1 11 17.0 190
October 2025
November 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 June 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
December 2024 4 4 19 17,093 2.9 7,790 4 4 19 17,093 2.9 7,790
January 2025 35 5 50 18,425 2.5 72,510 7 0 7 221 1.0 230 28 5 43 18,204 2.8 72,280
February 2025 8 4 53 21,869 3.5 106,590 0 0 7 221 2.0 450 8 4 46 21,648 3.7 106,140
March 2025 5 11 54 25,698 4.3 153,885 2 1 9 1,742 2.4 10,770 3 10 45 23,956 4.7 143,115
April 2025 3 2 46 18,230 5.1 63,010 0 0 8 275 7.0 1,760 3 2 38 17,955 4.7 61,250
May 2025 2 7 46 15,907 0.8 20,090 1 0 9 317 0.2 80 1 7 37 15,590 1.0 20,010
June 2025 1 33 40 12,800 1.3 5,230 0 7 9 317 0.3 150 1 26 31 12,483 1.5 5,080
July 2025 0 1 2 231 13.0 1,370 0 1 2 231 13.0 1,370
August 2025 1 1 2 1,025 6.0 7,130 1 0 1 1,000 7.0 7,000 0 1 1 25 5.0 130
September 2025 2 1 3 11,026 13.7 142,420 0 1 1 1,000 12.0 12,000 2 0 2 10,026 14.5 130,420
October 2025 4 3 6 56,547 8.8 850,490 1 0 1 203 8.0 1,620 3 3 5 56,344 9.0 848,870
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

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 June 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
December 2024 0 0 13 1,045 19.9 23,590 0 0 13 1,045 19.9 23,590
January 2025 0 1 13 1,045 20.0 23,660 0 1 13 1,045 20.0 23,660
February 2025 0 1 12 937 17.2 19,170 0 1 12 937 17.2 19,170
March 2025 0 2 11 817 17.5 18,570 0 2 11 817 17.5 18,570
April 2025 0 1 9 697 14.6 14,790 0 1 9 697 14.6 14,790
May 2025 0 5 8 629 7.0 5,570 0 5 8 629 7.0 5,570
June 2025 3 0 6 400 6.7 1,530 3 0 6 400 6.7 1,530
July 2025 2 4 5 429 15.6 5,570 2 4 5 429 15.6 5,570
August 2025 1 0 2 234 21.0 3,880 1 0 2 234 21.0 3,880
September 2025 1 0 3 304 22.3 5,360 1 0 3 304 22.3 5,360
October 2025 1 2 4 312 11.5 3,780 1 2 4 312 11.5 3,780
November 2025 0 0 2 152 24.5 3,220 0 0 2 152 24.5 3,220

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including June 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
December 2024 1 1 6 2,866 0.7 20 1 1 6 2,866 0.7 20
January 2025 2 1 7 8,741 2.7 58,625 2 1 7 8,741 2.7 58,625
February 2025 0 0 6 8,716 5.7 124,130 0 0 6 8,716 5.7 124,130
March 2025 2 1 8 9,675 7.5 137,840 2 1 8 9,675 7.5 137,840
April 2025 0 1 7 9,429 1.0 29,250 0 1 7 9,429 1.0 29,250
May 2025 1 1 7 4,246 1.7 16,430 1 1 7 4,246 1.7 16,430
June 2025 0 0 6 3,066 0.2 120 0 0 6 3,066 0.2 120
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025 4 0 4 35,879 11.8 84,630 4 0 4 35,879 11.8 84,630
October 2025 1 4 5 27,129 13.0 121,320 1 4 5 27,129 13.0 121,320
November 2025 0 1 1 39 7.0 270 0 1 1 39 7.0 270

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 June 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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