Work stoppages by sector and quarter

Publication date: October 31, 2025

Work Stoppages

All work stoppages
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 28 35 73 65,647 31.8 250,986 14 22 30 5,266 27.4 60,920 14 13 43 60,381 34.9 190,066
Q1 2023 43 25 81 11,047 29.6 145,607 27 18 35 2,241 23.3 52,107 16 7 46 8,806 34.4 93,500
Q2 2023 63 60 119 141,044 28.8 1,473,423 42 34 59 9,076 28.1 175,973 21 26 60 131,968 29.4 1,297,450
Q3 2023 23 38 82 24,741 42.8 517,790 14 24 39 19,361 41.4 421,750 9 14 43 5,380 44.0 96,040
Q4 2023 105 77 149 350,278 16.5 1,283,480 44 41 59 20,625 21.2 184,375 61 36 90 329,653 13.4 1,099,105
Q1 2024 43 66 115 350,245 14.6 309,026 22 18 40 5,503 23.1 119,566 21 48 75 344,742 10.1 189,460
Q2 2024 51 53 100 48,384 20.5 343,260 41 36 63 15,777 22.1 208,794 10 17 37 32,607 17.8 134,466
Q3 2024 64 44 111 49,124 16.4 358,117 57 35 84 36,076 18.1 327,167 7 9 27 13,048 11.0 30,950
Q4 2024 42 58 109 97,426 17.2 1,421,465 18 41 67 13,639 23.1 134,035 24 17 42 83,787 7.9 1,287,430
Q1 2025 66 38 117 42,098 18.8 780,990 19 16 45 4,176 34.8 118,140 47 22 72 37,922 8.8 662,850
Q2 2025 42 78 121 109,584 14.7 589,950 25 30 54 77,899 25.5 435,920 17 48 67 31,685 5.9 154,030
Q3 2025 28 20 42 121,785 26.1 605,020 18 16 29 22,598 31.2 134,000 10 4 13 99,187 14.8 471,020

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

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

Lockouts
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 0 2 3 243 56.3 7,270 0 2 3 243 56.3 7,270
Q1 2023 3 1 4 470 55.0 16,940 2 0 3 278 64.0 11,560 1 1 1 192 28.0 5,380
Q2 2023 8 7 11 609 26.6 22,913 7 7 10 588 28.4 22,723 1 0 1 21 9.0 190
Q3 2023 1 3 5 489 41.8 20,350 1 2 4 468 52.3 20,350 0 1 1 21 0.0 0
Q4 2023 4 2 6 690 46.5 23,240 4 2 6 690 46.5 23,240
Q1 2024 3 3 7 758 38.9 30,420 2 2 6 601 41.7 26,960 1 1 1 157 22.0 3,460
Q2 2024 0 1 4 537 60.5 33,610 0 1 4 537 60.5 33,610
Q3 2024 8 6 11 4,461 22.9 40,470 8 6 11 4,461 22.9 40,470
Q4 2024 3 2 8 1,907 32.4 34,890 3 2 8 1,907 32.4 34,890
Q1 2025 3 2 9 1,053 56.3 58,140 3 2 9 1,053 56.3 58,140
Q2 2025 1 6 8 2,835 44.5 63,210 1 6 8 2,835 44.5 63,210
Q3 2025 3 1 4 10,551 30.5 39,520 2 1 3 10,473 35.7 38,350 1 0 1 78 15.0 1,170

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

Strikes
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 28 33 70 65,404 30.8 243,716 14 20 27 5,023 24.2 53,650 14 13 43 60,381 34.9 190,066
Q1 2023 40 24 77 10,577 28.3 128,667 25 18 32 1,963 19.5 40,547 15 6 45 8,614 34.5 88,120
Q2 2023 55 53 108 140,435 29.0 1,450,510 35 27 49 8,488 28.0 153,250 20 26 59 131,947 29.8 1,297,260
Q3 2023 22 35 77 24,252 42.8 497,440 13 22 35 18,893 40.1 401,400 9 13 42 5,359 45.1 96,040
Q4 2023 101 75 143 349,588 15.3 1,260,240 40 39 53 19,935 18.4 161,135 61 36 90 329,653 13.4 1,099,105
Q1 2024 40 63 108 349,487 13.0 278,606 20 16 34 4,902 19.9 92,606 20 47 74 344,585 9.9 186,000
Q2 2024 51 52 96 47,847 18.8 309,650 41 35 59 15,240 19.5 175,184 10 17 37 32,607 17.8 134,466
Q3 2024 56 38 100 44,663 15.7 317,647 49 29 73 31,615 17.4 286,697 7 9 27 13,048 11.0 30,950
Q4 2024 39 56 101 95,519 16.0 1,386,575 15 39 59 11,732 21.8 99,145 24 17 42 83,787 7.9 1,287,430
Q1 2025 63 36 108 41,045 15.7 722,850 16 14 36 3,123 29.4 60,000 47 22 72 37,922 8.8 662,850
Q2 2025 41 72 113 106,749 12.5 526,740 24 24 46 75,064 22.2 372,710 17 48 67 31,685 5.9 154,030
Q3 2025 25 19 38 111,234 25.7 565,500 16 15 26 12,125 30.7 95,650 9 4 12 99,109 14.8 469,850

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

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

Jurisdiction

All jurisdictions
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 28 35 73 65,647 31.8 250,986 14 22 30 5,266 27.4 60,920 14 13 43 60,381 34.9 190,066
Q1 2023 43 25 81 11,047 29.6 145,607 27 18 35 2,241 23.3 52,107 16 7 46 8,806 34.4 93,500
Q2 2023 63 60 119 141,044 28.8 1,473,423 42 34 59 9,076 28.1 175,973 21 26 60 131,968 29.4 1,297,450
Q3 2023 23 38 82 24,741 42.8 517,790 14 24 39 19,361 41.4 421,750 9 14 43 5,380 44.0 96,040
Q4 2023 105 77 149 350,278 16.5 1,283,480 44 41 59 20,625 21.2 184,375 61 36 90 329,653 13.4 1,099,105
Q1 2024 43 66 115 350,245 14.6 309,026 22 18 40 5,503 23.1 119,566 21 48 75 344,742 10.1 189,460
Q2 2024 51 53 100 48,384 20.5 343,260 41 36 63 15,777 22.1 208,794 10 17 37 32,607 17.8 134,466
Q3 2024 64 44 111 49,124 16.4 358,117 57 35 84 36,076 18.1 327,167 7 9 27 13,048 11.0 30,950
Q4 2024 42 58 109 97,426 17.2 1,421,465 18 41 67 13,639 23.1 134,035 24 17 42 83,787 7.9 1,287,430
Q1 2025 66 38 117 42,098 18.8 780,990 19 16 45 4,176 34.8 118,140 47 22 72 37,922 8.8 662,850
Q2 2025 42 78 121 109,584 14.7 589,950 25 30 54 77,899 25.5 435,920 17 48 67 31,685 5.9 154,030
Q3 2025 28 20 42 121,785 26.1 605,020 18 16 29 22,598 31.2 134,000 10 4 13 99,187 14.8 471,020

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

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

Federal jurisdiction
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 1 4 6 807 43.2 22,430 1 4 6 807 43.2 22,430
Q1 2023 2 2 4 300 48.3 11,640 0 1 2 95 75.0 6,060 2 1 2 205 21.5 5,580
Q2 2023 2 2 4 119,625 43.5 1,185,360 0 0 1 85 91.0 5,520 2 2 3 119,540 27.7 1,179,840
Q3 2023 2 3 4 7,398 32.8 92,770 2 2 3 7,385 36.3 92,480 0 1 1 13 22.0 290
Q4 2023 5 4 6 994 31.5 23,750 5 4 6 994 31.5 23,750
Q1 2024 6 0 8 860 61.3 50,870 0 0 2 360 77.0 22,850 6 0 6 500 56.0 28,020
Q2 2024 3 4 11 1,584 41.2 43,520 3 1 5 1,084 46.2 27,210 0 3 6 500 37.0 16,310
Q3 2024 6 8 13 11,745 24.6 47,020 6 5 10 11,545 30.8 46,220 0 3 3 200 4.0 800
Q4 2024 6 7 11 55,261 32.5 1,243,140 3 4 8 2,354 32.3 26,170 3 3 3 52,907 33.0 1,216,970
Q1 2025 1 4 5 192 44.4 8,770 1 4 5 192 44.4 8,770
Q2 2025 2 2 3 2,244 23.3 34,880 2 2 3 2,244 23.3 34,880
Q3 2025 6 3 7 63,612 18.4 248,280 4 3 5 10,712 24.2 36,680 2 0 2 52,900 4.0 211,600

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. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Newfoundland and Labrador
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022
Q1 2023 8 8 8 988 4.8 9,060 6 6 6 134 4.0 540 2 2 2 854 7.0 8,520
Q2 2023
Q3 2023 1 0 1 32 42.0 1,340 1 0 1 32 42.0 1,340
Q4 2023 0 1 1 32 11.0 352 0 1 1 32 11.0 352
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025 1 0 1 30 18.0 540 1 0 1 30 18.0 540
Q3 2025 0 1 1 30 15.0 450 0 1 1 30 15.0 450

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

Prince Edward Island
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022
Q1 2023 1 0 1 500 10.0 5,000 1 0 1 500 10.0 5,000
Q2 2023 0 1 1 500 16.0 8,000 0 1 1 500 16.0 8,000
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025 1 0 1 30 45.0 1,350 1 0 1 30 45.0 1,350

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

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
Q4 2022 3 3 3 1,880 14.3 30,846 3 3 3 1,880 14.3 30,846
Q1 2023 1 1 1 204 8.0 1,610 1 1 1 204 8.0 1,610
Q2 2023 1 1 1 1,800 27.0 48,600 1 1 1 1,800 27.0 48,600
Q3 2023
Q4 2023 2 1 2 380 17.5 3,240 1 0 1 80 33.0 2,640 1 1 1 300 2.0 600
Q1 2024 2 2 3 469 23.3 10,870 1 1 2 319 23.5 7,420 1 1 1 150 23.0 3,450
Q2 2024 0 1 1 239 3.0 720 0 1 1 239 3.0 720
Q3 2024 2 1 2 498 24.5 8,930 1 0 1 158 35.0 5,530 1 1 1 340 14.0 3,400
Q4 2024 0 1 1 158 12.0 1,896 0 1 1 158 12.0 1,896
Q1 2025 1 1 1 25 5.0 125 1 1 1 25 5.0 125
Q2 2025
Q3 2025 5 4 5 6,196 13.4 32,970 4 4 4 6,170 12.8 32,550 1 0 1 26 16.0 420

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

New Brunswick
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 1 1 1 29 23.0 670 1 1 1 29 23.0 670
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023 1 0 1 140 13.0 1,820 1 0 1 140 13.0 1,820
Q4 2023 0 1 1 140 6.0 840 0 1 1 140 6.0 840
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

Quebec
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 17 18 53 2,707 35.1 35,330 9 13 18 1,155 25.3 16,300 8 5 35 1,552 40.1 19,030
Q1 2023 20 11 55 4,105 33.7 72,790 13 8 18 907 19.8 18,850 7 3 37 3,198 40.4 53,940
Q2 2023 47 44 91 7,907 29.7 135,130 35 28 45 4,764 25.4 102,070 12 16 46 3,143 34.0 33,060
Q3 2023 6 23 53 5,161 50.0 178,990 4 13 21 2,601 45.3 118,100 2 10 32 2,560 53.1 60,890
Q4 2023 75 45 105 327,244 15.4 1,083,268 22 22 30 1,579 21.9 41,343 53 23 75 325,665 12.9 1,041,925
Q1 2024 21 53 81 329,988 7.2 59,790 13 10 21 1,956 16.6 36,940 8 43 60 328,032 4.0 22,850
Q2 2024 31 25 59 21,745 16.4 116,370 23 17 34 7,746 17.8 65,080 8 8 25 13,999 14.5 51,290
Q3 2024 44 24 78 23,058 14.1 83,970 39 20 56 10,870 15.2 64,580 5 4 22 12,188 11.3 19,390
Q4 2024 25 39 79 37,446 12.6 94,700 7 27 43 8,496 20.2 69,950 18 12 36 28,950 3.5 24,750
Q1 2025 45 16 85 30,029 14.0 411,360 12 6 28 3,022 33.2 82,170 33 10 57 27,007 4.6 329,190
Q2 2025 22 62 91 94,374 9.5 323,170 8 17 30 66,565 20.8 247,430 14 45 61 27,809 4.0 75,740
Q3 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

Ontario
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 6 7 7 60,061 7.4 154,810 3 3 3 3,140 6.0 14,980 3 4 4 56,921 8.5 139,830
Q1 2023 10 3 10 4,636 22.6 36,457 7 3 7 791 30.7 17,607 3 0 3 3,845 3.7 18,850
Q2 2023 10 12 17 8,851 18.5 58,733 6 6 10 3,713 26.0 40,263 4 6 7 5,138 7.9 18,470
Q3 2023 8 8 13 6,200 30.7 163,910 3 6 7 5,480 37.3 138,910 5 2 6 720 23.0 25,000
Q4 2023 19 19 24 16,740 13.3 70,510 14 12 15 15,655 11.5 52,170 5 7 9 1,085 16.1 18,340
Q1 2024 9 7 14 5,444 20.4 106,986 6 5 9 2,091 17.9 28,226 3 2 5 3,353 25.0 78,760
Q2 2024 16 19 23 11,241 19.1 152,850 14 14 18 5,633 20.3 85,984 2 5 5 5,608 14.8 66,866
Q3 2024 6 7 10 12,617 17.3 194,287 5 6 9 12,297 16.7 186,927 1 1 1 320 23.0 7,360
Q4 2024 7 8 10 3,751 17.8 64,659 4 6 7 1,821 10.0 18,949 3 2 3 1,930 36.0 45,710
Q1 2025 2 3 4 3,172 17.3 62,410 0 1 1 326 17.0 5,540 2 2 3 2,846 17.3 56,870
Q2 2025 15 10 16 10,932 21.5 174,750 12 9 12 8,646 19.1 137,040 3 1 4 2,286 28.8 37,710
Q3 2025 7 9 13 15,130 16.9 204,480 4 5 7 4,777 19.9 31,890 3 4 6 10,353 13.5 172,590

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

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

Manitoba
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 0 1 1 28 20.0 360 0 1 1 28 20.0 360
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023 2 1 2 3,174 23.5 42,270 2 1 2 3,174 23.5 42,270
Q4 2023 1 2 2 2,000 20.0 46,150 0 1 1 1,700 25.0 41,650 1 1 1 300 15.0 4,500
Q1 2024 3 2 3 387 9.7 3,230 1 0 1 180 3.0 540 2 2 2 207 13.0 2,690
Q2 2024 0 1 1 180 11.0 1,980 0 1 1 180 11.0 1,980
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Q1 2025 2 0 2 417 3.0 1,010 1 0 1 27 1.0 30 1 0 1 390 5.0 980
Q2 2025 0 2 2 417 31.0 2,510 0 1 1 27 57.0 1,530 0 1 1 390 5.0 980
Q3 2025 1 0 1 35 6.0 150 1 0 1 35 6.0 150

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

Saskatchewan
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023 1 0 1 100 15.0 1,500 1 0 1 100 15.0 1,500
Q4 2023 0 1 1 100 48.0 4,800 0 1 1 100 48.0 4,800
Q1 2024 1 0 1 12,500 8.0 53,690 1 0 1 12,500 8.0 53,690
Q2 2024 0 1 1 12,500 0.0 0 0 1 1 12,500 0.0 0
Q3 2024
Q4 2024 1 1 1 270 2.0 540 1 1 1 270 2.0 540
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

Alberta
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Q1 2025 9 9 9 6,454 31.1 239,685 9 9 9 6,454 31.1 239,685
Q2 2025
Q3 2025 2 0 2 343 14.0 3,630 1 0 1 265 13.0 2,460 1 0 1 78 15.0 1,170

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

British Columbia
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 0 1 2 135 33.5 6,540 0 1 2 135 33.5 6,540
Q1 2023 1 0 2 314 35.0 9,050 1 0 2 314 35.0 9,050
Q2 2023 3 0 5 2,361 37.2 37,600 1 0 3 514 55.3 28,120 2 0 2 1,847 10.0 9,480
Q3 2023 2 3 7 2,536 30.0 35,190 2 2 5 689 40.8 28,650 0 1 2 1,847 3.0 6,540
Q4 2023 3 3 7 2,648 27.6 50,570 2 1 5 585 33.0 22,470 1 2 2 2,063 14.0 28,100
Q1 2024 1 2 5 597 42.2 23,590 1 2 5 597 42.2 23,590
Q2 2024 1 2 4 895 44.0 27,820 1 2 4 895 44.0 27,820
Q3 2024 6 4 8 1,206 22.3 23,910 6 4 8 1,206 22.3 23,910
Q4 2024 3 2 7 540 48.0 16,530 3 2 7 540 48.0 16,530
Q1 2025 6 5 11 1,809 38.8 57,630 5 5 10 609 39.7 21,630 1 0 1 1,200 30.0 36,000
Q2 2025 2 2 8 1,587 51.6 54,100 2 1 7 387 54.3 14,500 0 1 1 1,200 33.0 39,600
Q3 2025 6 3 12 36,409 49.0 113,710 4 3 10 609 56.0 29,820 2 0 2 35,800 14.0 83,890

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

All territories
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

Multiple provincial jurisdiction
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

Industry

All industries
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 28 35 73 65,647 31.8 250,986 14 22 30 5,266 27.4 60,920 14 13 43 60,381 34.9 190,066
Q1 2023 43 25 81 11,047 29.6 145,607 27 18 35 2,241 23.3 52,107 16 7 46 8,806 34.4 93,500
Q2 2023 63 60 119 141,044 28.8 1,473,423 42 34 59 9,076 28.1 175,973 21 26 60 131,968 29.4 1,297,450
Q3 2023 23 38 82 24,741 42.8 517,790 14 24 39 19,361 41.4 421,750 9 14 43 5,380 44.0 96,040
Q4 2023 105 77 149 350,278 16.5 1,283,480 44 41 59 20,625 21.2 184,375 61 36 90 329,653 13.4 1,099,105
Q1 2024 43 66 115 350,245 14.6 309,026 22 18 40 5,503 23.1 119,566 21 48 75 344,742 10.1 189,460
Q2 2024 51 53 100 48,384 20.5 343,260 41 36 63 15,777 22.1 208,794 10 17 37 32,607 17.8 134,466
Q3 2024 64 44 111 49,124 16.4 358,117 57 35 84 36,076 18.1 327,167 7 9 27 13,048 11.0 30,950
Q4 2024 42 58 109 97,426 17.2 1,421,465 18 41 67 13,639 23.1 134,035 24 17 42 83,787 7.9 1,287,430
Q1 2025 66 38 117 42,098 18.8 780,990 19 16 45 4,176 34.8 118,140 47 22 72 37,922 8.8 662,850
Q2 2025 42 78 121 109,584 14.7 589,950 25 30 54 77,899 25.5 435,920 17 48 67 31,685 5.9 154,030
Q3 2025 28 20 42 121,785 26.1 605,020 18 16 29 22,598 31.2 134,000 10 4 13 99,187 14.8 471,020

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

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

Primary industries
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 1 1 1 14 30.0 420 1 1 1 14 30.0 420
Q1 2023 1 0 1 170 29.0 4,930 1 0 1 170 29.0 4,930
Q2 2023 0 0 1 170 63.0 10,710 0 0 1 170 63.0 10,710
Q3 2023 0 1 1 170 38.0 6,460 0 1 1 170 38.0 6,460
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024 1 1 1 550 13.0 7,150 1 1 1 550 13.0 7,150
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025 2 0 2 465 29.5 16,940 2 0 2 465 29.5 16,940
Q3 2025 0 0 1 113 63.0 7,120 0 0 1 113 63.0 7,120

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

Utilities
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023 3 1 3 816 6.0 2,430 3 1 3 816 6.0 2,430
Q3 2023 0 2 2 750 26.5 20,140 0 2 2 750 26.5 20,140
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024 1 0 1 90 10.0 900 1 0 1 90 10.0 900
Q3 2024 0 1 1 90 55.0 4,950 0 1 1 90 55.0 4,950
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025 3 0 3 238 14.3 2,740 3 0 3 238 14.3 2,740
Q3 2025 1 1 2 85 24.5 1,570 1 1 2 85 24.5 1,570

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

Construction
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 2 3 3 1,067 27.0 18,410 2 3 3 1,067 27.0 18,410
Q1 2023 1 1 1 5 12.0 60 1 1 1 5 12.0 60
Q2 2023
Q3 2023 1 0 1 168 26.0 4,370 1 0 1 168 26.0 4,370
Q4 2023 0 1 1 168 10.0 1,680 0 1 1 168 10.0 1,680
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024 3 2 3 55 14.3 760 3 2 3 55 14.3 760
Q4 2024 1 2 2 474 6.5 5,902 1 2 2 474 6.5 5,902
Q1 2025
Q2 2025 11 10 11 72,491 18.3 328,000 11 10 11 72,491 18.3 328,000
Q3 2025 3 4 4 8,791 9.0 28,030 3 4 4 8,791 9.0 28,030

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

Manufacturing
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 5 10 10 873 4.1 3,910 5 10 10 873 4.1 3,910
Q1 2023 7 4 7 902 19.7 18,417 7 4 7 902 19.7 18,417
Q2 2023 13 11 16 3,494 22.8 51,650 13 11 16 3,494 22.8 51,650
Q3 2023 6 9 11 2,615 27.3 67,570 6 9 11 2,615 27.3 67,570
Q4 2023 11 10 13 14,948 14.3 52,613 11 10 13 14,948 14.3 52,613
Q1 2024 8 6 11 1,876 12.6 22,520 8 6 11 1,876 12.6 22,520
Q2 2024 16 8 21 5,140 17.3 83,082 16 8 21 5,140 17.3 83,082
Q3 2024 7 11 20 4,277 28.8 61,640 7 11 20 4,277 28.8 61,640
Q4 2024 3 8 12 1,485 18.1 16,763 3 8 12 1,485 18.1 16,763
Q1 2025 5 5 9 780 31.6 17,890 5 5 9 780 31.6 17,890
Q2 2025 1 1 5 320 46.8 12,810 1 1 5 320 46.8 12,810
Q3 2025 4 3 6 812 36.7 19,570 4 3 6 812 36.7 19,570

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

Wholesale and retail trade
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 2 2 25 343 63.9 22,200 1 1 3 79 73.7 5,980 1 1 22 264 62.5 16,220
Q1 2023 1 1 24 300 61.1 18,200 0 1 2 35 40.5 1,040 1 0 22 265 63.0 17,160
Q2 2023 7 4 30 567 52.2 21,530 7 3 8 302 21.0 4,080 0 1 22 265 63.5 17,450
Q3 2023 2 2 28 5,519 61.6 115,230 2 2 7 5,261 43.7 97,550 0 0 21 258 67.6 17,680
Q4 2023 4 25 30 938 30.9 16,360 4 4 9 680 26.6 8,050 0 21 21 258 32.8 8,310
Q1 2024 0 2 5 187 43.0 6,770 0 2 5 187 43.0 6,770
Q2 2024 3 3 6 5,324 24.8 15,720 3 3 6 5,324 24.8 15,720
Q3 2024 5 4 8 14,617 16.5 156,677 5 4 8 14,617 16.5 156,677
Q4 2024 4 3 8 5,180 42.9 19,300 4 3 8 5,180 42.9 19,300
Q1 2025 1 3 6 156 47.5 7,560 1 3 6 156 47.5 7,560
Q2 2025 1 1 4 384 62.3 6,150 1 1 4 384 62.3 6,150
Q3 2025 1 0 2 274 52.5 3,050 1 0 2 274 52.5 3,050

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

Transportation
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 5 6 9 3,078 30.2 23,880 5 6 9 3,078 30.2 23,880
Q1 2023 9 6 12 763 23.7 15,910 9 6 12 763 23.7 15,910
Q2 2023 13 15 19 2,429 38.8 58,140 11 13 17 1,604 42.2 54,470 2 2 2 825 10.0 3,670
Q3 2023 4 7 8 8,707 27.9 106,400 2 5 6 7,746 36.2 103,520 2 2 2 961 3.0 2,880
Q4 2023 22 19 23 2,098 20.3 43,560 22 19 23 2,098 20.3 43,560
Q1 2024 5 5 9 1,212 23.8 32,520 5 5 9 1,212 23.8 32,520
Q2 2024 13 12 17 1,755 15.6 16,090 11 12 15 1,574 17.5 15,890 2 0 2 181 2.0 200
Q3 2024 14 10 19 12,931 11.7 39,470 11 9 14 12,455 14.3 37,930 3 1 5 476 4.4 1,540
Q4 2024 7 9 16 55,810 22.6 1,251,410 5 7 10 2,453 31.3 34,400 2 2 6 53,357 8.2 1,217,010
Q1 2025 2 1 9 835 28.7 19,610 2 1 5 378 51.2 19,290 0 0 4 457 0.5 320
Q2 2025 4 3 12 5,701 18.8 62,060 3 3 7 2,849 31.3 45,290 1 0 5 2,852 1.4 16,770
Q3 2025 7 3 8 63,883 15.3 251,380 5 3 6 10,983 19.0 39,780 2 0 2 52,900 4.0 211,600

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. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Information and culture
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023 2 0 2 96 60.5 3,360 1 0 1 26 92.0 1,330 1 0 1 70 29.0 2,030
Q4 2023 4 4 6 667 16.0 17,070 4 3 5 597 14.4 15,390 0 1 1 70 24.0 1,680
Q1 2024 1 1 3 484 34.7 21,720 1 1 3 484 34.7 21,720
Q2 2024 0 1 2 480 59.5 28,890 0 1 2 480 59.5 28,890
Q3 2024 1 1 2 615 39.5 21,280 0 0 1 275 65.0 17,880 1 1 1 340 14.0 3,400
Q4 2024 1 2 2 545 3.5 1,920 1 2 2 545 3.5 1,920
Q1 2025 1 1 1 26 9.0 170 1 1 1 26 9.0 170
Q2 2025 1 0 1 25 11.0 200 1 0 1 25 11.0 200
Q3 2025 0 0 1 25 92.0 1,640 0 0 1 25 92.0 1,640

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

Finance and professional services
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 0 0 6 234 0.0 0 0 0 1 17 0.0 0 0 0 5 217 0.0 0
Q1 2023 2 0 8 252 9.9 250 2 0 3 35 24.0 230 0 0 5 217 1.4 20
Q2 2023 1 9 9 924 5.9 11,963 1 4 4 707 9.8 11,523 0 5 5 217 2.8 440
Q3 2023 1 0 1 1,700 24.0 40,800 1 0 1 1,700 24.0 40,800
Q4 2023 1 1 2 1,714 40.0 42,420 1 1 2 1,714 40.0 42,420
Q1 2024 11 3 12 1,352 37.3 43,172 5 3 6 852 18.7 15,152 6 0 6 500 56.0 28,020
Q2 2024 6 10 15 1,424 30.3 36,632 6 7 9 924 25.8 20,322 0 3 6 500 37.0 16,310
Q3 2024 1 4 6 717 8.5 10,480 1 1 3 517 13.0 9,680 0 3 3 200 4.0 800
Q4 2024 4 4 6 1,424 16.0 40,350 3 4 5 824 8.0 6,750 1 0 1 600 56.0 33,600
Q1 2025 5 2 7 829 7.3 10,780 1 1 2 39 15.0 380 4 1 5 790 4.2 10,400
Q2 2025 9 13 14 527 12.3 4,700 2 2 3 74 36.3 2,320 7 11 11 453 5.7 2,380
Q3 2025 1 2 2 38 41.0 1,250 0 1 1 11 60.0 660 1 1 1 27 22.0 590

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

Education, health, and social services
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 9 8 11 59,001 10.3 171,371 9 8 11 59,001 10.3 171,371
Q1 2023 16 12 19 7,364 8.4 68,050 6 6 6 134 4.0 540 10 6 13 7,230 10.4 67,510
Q2 2023 10 12 17 8,820 9.7 82,370 1 1 1 26 16.0 420 9 11 16 8,794 9.3 81,950
Q3 2023 2 3 7 2,288 8.1 13,570 2 3 7 2,288 8.1 13,570
Q4 2023 53 6 57 327,447 5.1 1,063,435 1 0 1 14 1.0 10 52 6 56 327,433 5.2 1,063,425
Q1 2024 10 48 61 341,976 2.8 150,080 0 1 1 14 0.0 0 10 47 60 341,962 2.8 150,080
Q2 2024 5 11 18 28,348 4.1 67,556 2 2 2 93 1.0 90 3 9 16 28,255 4.4 67,466
Q3 2024 5 3 12 11,092 5.8 13,440 2 1 2 665 5.0 4,420 3 2 10 10,427 6.0 9,020
Q4 2024 14 8 23 25,384 5.5 18,680 0 1 1 65 3.0 200 14 7 22 25,319 5.6 18,480
Q1 2025 48 20 63 28,717 8.6 342,985 9 1 9 1,742 4.8 11,450 39 19 54 26,975 9.3 331,535
Q2 2025 6 42 49 18,363 6.6 88,330 1 7 9 317 6.8 1,990 5 35 40 18,046 6.6 86,340
Q3 2025 3 3 5 11,257 16.6 190,920 1 1 1 1,000 19.0 19,000 2 2 4 10,257 16.0 171,920

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. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Entertainment and hospitality
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 0 1 3 138 59.3 8,320 0 1 3 138 59.3 8,320
Q1 2023 1 0 3 197 58.3 10,980 1 0 3 197 58.3 10,980
Q2 2023 12 2 15 3,228 21.7 48,590 9 2 12 2,773 24.1 43,120 3 0 3 455 12.0 5,470
Q3 2023 1 10 14 2,130 56.9 128,350 1 7 11 1,675 55.5 100,150 0 3 3 455 61.7 28,200
Q4 2023 1 3 5 406 39.4 20,652 1 3 5 406 39.4 20,652
Q1 2024 3 0 5 878 28.2 20,884 3 0 5 878 28.2 20,884
Q2 2024 2 2 7 1,692 35.7 37,650 2 2 7 1,692 35.7 37,650
Q3 2024 28 7 33 3,215 13.8 38,180 28 7 33 3,215 13.8 38,180
Q4 2024 2 15 28 2,632 21.8 48,810 1 14 27 2,613 22.6 48,800 1 1 1 19 1.0 10
Q1 2025 0 4 13 1,055 50.7 61,400 0 4 13 1,055 50.7 61,400
Q2 2025 3 6 12 974 19.7 22,220 3 6 12 974 19.7 22,220
Q3 2025 4 4 7 589 28.0 15,150 4 4 7 589 28.0 15,150

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

Public administration
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
Q4 2022 4 4 5 899 2.2 2,475 4 4 5 899 2.2 2,475
Q1 2023 5 1 6 1,094 9.2 8,810 5 1 6 1,094 9.2 8,810
Q2 2023 4 6 9 120,596 14.4 1,186,040 4 6 9 120,596 14.4 1,186,040
Q3 2023 4 4 7 598 20.6 11,540 4 4 7 598 20.6 11,540
Q4 2023 9 8 12 1,892 17.1 25,690 9 8 12 1,892 17.1 25,690
Q1 2024 5 1 9 2,280 27.8 11,360 5 1 9 2,280 27.8 11,360
Q2 2024 4 5 12 3,581 29.3 49,590 4 5 12 3,581 29.3 49,590
Q3 2024 0 1 7 1,515 19.1 11,240 0 1 7 1,515 19.1 11,240
Q4 2024 6 7 12 4,492 8.5 18,330 6 7 12 4,492 8.5 18,330
Q1 2025 4 2 9 9,700 12.6 320,595 4 2 9 9,700 12.6 320,595
Q2 2025 1 2 8 10,096 2.5 45,800 1 2 8 10,096 2.5 45,800
Q3 2025 4 0 4 35,918 12.5 85,340 4 0 4 35,918 12.5 85,340

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

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

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

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