Work stoppages by sector and quarter

Publication date: December 31, 2025

Work Stoppages

All work stoppages
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 62 59 118 140,964 29.0 1,473,183 42 34 59 9,076 28.1 175,973 20 25 59 131,888 29.9 1,297,210
Q3 2023 24 39 83 24,821 42.3 518,030 14 24 39 19,361 41.4 421,750 10 15 44 5,460 43.1 96,280
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 50 53 99 48,365 20.7 343,220 41 36 63 15,777 22.1 208,794 9 17 36 32,588 18.2 134,426
Q3 2024 65 43 111 49,285 16.4 359,314 57 35 84 36,190 18.0 327,204 8 8 27 13,095 11.7 32,110
Q4 2024 42 58 110 97,606 17.1 1,421,525 18 41 67 13,753 23.1 134,035 24 17 43 83,853 7.7 1,287,490
Q1 2025 67 41 118 42,237 18.4 769,430 19 18 45 4,290 34.0 116,600 48 23 73 37,947 8.7 652,830
Q2 2025 45 79 122 109,510 14.1 1,417,850 27 30 54 77,922 24.4 1,264,340 18 49 68 31,588 5.8 153,510
Q3 2025 40 34 83 129,956 17.9 598,370 30 29 54 24,690 23.3 158,720 10 5 29 105,266 7.9 439,650
Q4 2025 16 28 65 154,195 16.6 1,474,650 9 13 34 2,895 24.2 48,890 7 15 31 151,300 8.2 1,425,760

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Lockouts
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 45.1 61,690 1 6 8 2,835 45.1 61,690
Q3 2025 3 1 5 10,558 38.0 42,050 2 1 4 10,519 43.3 41,390 1 0 1 39 17.0 660
Q4 2025 2 3 6 574 24.8 10,400 1 1 4 285 28.0 7,700 1 2 2 289 18.5 2,700

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Strikes
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 54 52 107 140,355 29.2 1,450,270 35 27 49 8,488 28.0 153,250 19 25 58 131,867 30.2 1,297,020
Q3 2023 23 36 78 24,332 42.3 497,680 13 22 35 18,893 40.1 401,400 10 14 43 5,439 44.1 96,280
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 50 52 95 47,828 19.0 309,610 41 35 59 15,240 19.5 175,184 9 17 36 32,588 18.2 134,426
Q3 2024 57 37 100 44,824 15.7 318,844 49 29 73 31,729 17.2 286,734 8 8 27 13,095 11.7 32,110
Q4 2024 39 56 102 95,699 15.9 1,386,635 15 39 59 11,846 21.8 99,145 24 17 43 83,853 7.7 1,287,490
Q1 2025 64 39 109 41,184 15.2 711,290 16 16 36 3,237 28.4 58,460 48 23 73 37,947 8.7 652,830
Q2 2025 44 73 114 106,675 11.9 1,356,160 26 24 46 75,087 20.8 1,202,650 18 49 68 31,588 5.8 153,510
Q3 2025 37 33 78 119,398 16.6 556,320 28 28 50 14,171 21.7 117,330 9 5 28 105,227 7.5 438,990
Q4 2025 14 25 59 153,621 15.8 1,464,250 8 12 30 2,610 23.7 41,190 6 13 29 151,011 7.5 1,423,060

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Jurisdiction

All jurisdictions
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 62 59 118 140,964 29.0 1,473,183 42 34 59 9,076 28.1 175,973 20 25 59 131,888 29.9 1,297,210
Q3 2023 24 39 83 24,821 42.3 518,030 14 24 39 19,361 41.4 421,750 10 15 44 5,460 43.1 96,280
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 50 53 99 48,365 20.7 343,220 41 36 63 15,777 22.1 208,794 9 17 36 32,588 18.2 134,426
Q3 2024 65 43 111 49,285 16.4 359,314 57 35 84 36,190 18.0 327,204 8 8 27 13,095 11.7 32,110
Q4 2024 42 58 110 97,606 17.1 1,421,525 18 41 67 13,753 23.1 134,035 24 17 43 83,853 7.7 1,287,490
Q1 2025 67 41 118 42,237 18.4 769,430 19 18 45 4,290 34.0 116,600 48 23 73 37,947 8.7 652,830
Q2 2025 45 79 122 109,510 14.1 1,417,850 27 30 54 77,922 24.4 1,264,340 18 49 68 31,588 5.8 153,510
Q3 2025 40 34 83 129,956 17.9 598,370 30 29 54 24,690 23.3 158,720 10 5 29 105,266 7.9 439,650
Q4 2025 16 28 65 154,195 16.6 1,474,650 9 13 34 2,895 24.2 48,890 7 15 31 151,300 8.2 1,425,760

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Federal jurisdiction
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 25.0 33,360 2 2 3 2,244 25.0 33,360
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
Q4 2025 3 5 7 53,061 33.3 427,610 2 2 4 110 54.0 4,360 1 3 3 52,951 5.7 423,250

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Newfoundland and Labrador
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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
Q4 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Prince Edward Island
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 43.0 1,290 1 0 1 30 43.0 1,290
Q4 2025 0 1 1 30 28.0 840 0 1 1 30 28.0 840

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Nova Scotia
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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
Q4 2025 2 3 3 429 11.7 6,700 1 1 1 203 17.0 3,450 1 2 2 226 9.0 3,250

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

New Brunswick
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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
Q4 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Quebec
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 46 43 90 7,827 30.0 134,890 35 28 45 4,764 25.4 102,070 11 15 45 3,063 34.7 32,820
Q3 2023 7 24 54 5,241 49.1 179,230 4 13 21 2,601 45.3 118,100 3 11 33 2,640 51.6 61,130
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 30 25 58 21,726 16.6 116,330 23 17 34 7,746 17.8 65,080 7 8 24 13,980 15.0 51,250
Q3 2024 45 23 78 23,219 14.2 85,167 39 20 56 10,984 15.0 64,617 6 3 22 12,235 12.1 20,550
Q4 2024 25 39 80 37,626 12.4 94,760 7 27 43 8,610 20.2 69,950 18 12 37 29,016 3.4 24,810
Q1 2025 46 18 86 30,168 13.9 411,340 12 7 28 3,136 33.2 82,170 34 11 58 27,032 4.6 329,170
Q2 2025 25 63 93 94,344 9.4 1,155,640 10 17 31 66,632 20.4 1,080,420 15 46 62 27,712 3.9 75,220
Q3 2025 12 14 42 8,254 11.2 36,740 12 13 26 2,136 16.5 29,140 0 1 16 6,118 2.7 7,600
Q4 2025 5 6 33 6,634 4.3 9,240 4 4 17 1,168 7.3 6,690 1 2 16 5,466 1.1 2,550

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 October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Ontario
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 52,410 0 1 1 326 17.0 5,540 2 2 3 2,846 17.3 46,870
Q2 2025 15 10 16 10,932 20.9 174,420 12 9 12 8,646 18.3 136,710 3 1 4 2,286 28.8 37,710
Q3 2025 7 9 13 15,130 15.4 162,630 4 5 7 4,777 18.3 30,240 3 4 6 10,353 12.0 132,390
Q4 2025 3 3 7 11,067 30.3 131,840 1 1 3 603 37.7 8,250 2 2 4 10,464 24.8 123,590

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Manitoba
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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
Q4 2025 0 1 1 35 10.0 350 0 1 1 35 10.0 350

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. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Saskatchewan
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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
Q4 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Alberta
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 2 304 15.0 3,120 1 0 1 265 13.0 2,460 1 0 1 39 17.0 660
Q4 2025 1 3 3 46,378 27.3 745,460 0 1 1 265 38.0 7,190 1 2 2 46,113 22.0 738,270

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 October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

British Columbia
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 6 11 1,809 35.6 56,090 5 6 10 609 36.2 20,090 1 0 1 1,200 30.0 36,000
Q2 2025 2 2 7 1,543 50.1 51,380 2 1 6 343 53.0 11,780 0 1 1 1,200 33.0 39,600
Q3 2025 6 3 11 36,365 47.8 112,740 4 3 9 565 55.2 27,050 2 0 2 35,800 14.5 85,690
Q4 2025 2 6 10 36,561 33.8 152,610 1 3 7 511 43.7 18,600 1 3 3 36,050 10.7 134,010

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

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

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

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

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Industry

All industries
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 62 59 118 140,964 29.0 1,473,183 42 34 59 9,076 28.1 175,973 20 25 59 131,888 29.9 1,297,210
Q3 2023 24 39 83 24,821 42.3 518,030 14 24 39 19,361 41.4 421,750 10 15 44 5,460 43.1 96,280
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 50 53 99 48,365 20.7 343,220 41 36 63 15,777 22.1 208,794 9 17 36 32,588 18.2 134,426
Q3 2024 65 43 111 49,285 16.4 359,314 57 35 84 36,190 18.0 327,204 8 8 27 13,095 11.7 32,110
Q4 2024 42 58 110 97,606 17.1 1,421,525 18 41 67 13,753 23.1 134,035 24 17 43 83,853 7.7 1,287,490
Q1 2025 67 41 118 42,237 18.4 769,430 19 18 45 4,290 34.0 116,600 48 23 73 37,947 8.7 652,830
Q2 2025 45 79 122 109,510 14.1 1,417,850 27 30 54 77,922 24.4 1,264,340 18 49 68 31,588 5.8 153,510
Q3 2025 40 34 83 129,956 17.9 598,370 30 29 54 24,690 23.3 158,720 10 5 29 105,266 7.9 439,650
Q4 2025 16 28 65 154,195 16.6 1,474,650 9 13 34 2,895 24.2 48,890 7 15 31 151,300 8.2 1,425,760

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Primary industries
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 1 2 3 472 22.3 7,150 1 2 3 472 22.3 7,150
Q4 2025 2 0 3 136 37.3 7,800 2 0 3 136 37.3 7,800

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Utilities
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 3 135 14.3 2,220 3 0 3 135 14.3 2,220
Q3 2025 1 1 4 165 11.8 1,510 1 1 4 165 11.8 1,510
Q4 2025 1 1 4 125 7.5 870 1 1 4 125 7.5 870

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Construction
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 19.5 1,161,200 11 10 11 72,491 19.5 1,161,200
Q3 2025 3 4 4 8,791 9.0 28,030 3 4 4 8,791 9.0 28,030
Q4 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Manufacturing
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 6 9 780 27.7 16,350 5 6 9 780 27.7 16,350
Q2 2025 1 1 4 276 43.0 10,090 1 1 4 276 43.0 10,090
Q3 2025 10 6 13 1,397 29.8 37,140 10 6 13 1,397 29.8 37,140
Q4 2025 2 1 9 862 21.2 13,920 2 1 9 862 21.2 13,920

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 October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Wholesale and retail trade
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 1 4 328 65.5 7,710 1 1 4 328 65.5 7,710
Q4 2025 1 2 4 337 41.3 9,190 1 2 4 337 41.3 9,190

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Transportation
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 12 12 16 1,736 16.4 16,050 11 12 15 1,574 17.5 15,890 1 0 1 162 1.0 160
Q3 2024 16 9 20 13,093 12.0 40,630 12 9 15 12,570 13.3 37,930 4 0 5 523 8.0 2,700
Q4 2024 7 9 18 55,991 20.2 1,251,470 5 7 11 2,568 28.5 34,400 2 2 7 53,423 7.1 1,217,070
Q1 2025 2 1 10 950 25.9 19,590 2 1 6 493 42.7 19,290 0 0 4 457 0.8 300
Q2 2025 6 4 15 5,830 15.0 60,330 5 3 10 2,978 21.8 43,560 1 1 5 2,852 1.4 16,770
Q3 2025 7 5 18 67,198 9.9 259,580 5 5 12 11,608 11.5 41,860 2 0 6 55,590 6.8 217,720
Q4 2025 3 7 16 56,562 14.2 433,560 2 4 9 921 22.9 8,070 1 3 7 55,641 3.0 425,490

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Information and culture
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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
Q4 2025 0 1 1 25 28.0 500 0 1 1 25 28.0 500

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 October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Finance and professional services
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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
Q4 2025

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Education, health, and social services
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 9 11 16 8,740 10.1 82,130 1 1 1 26 16.0 420 8 10 15 8,714 9.7 81,710
Q3 2023 3 4 8 2,368 7.5 13,810 3 4 8 2,368 7.5 13,810
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 49 21 64 28,742 8.5 332,985 9 1 9 1,742 4.8 11,450 40 20 55 27,000 9.1 321,535
Q2 2025 7 42 50 18,369 6.5 88,330 1 7 9 317 6.8 1,990 6 35 41 18,052 6.4 86,340
Q3 2025 3 4 11 11,635 7.5 151,030 1 2 3 1,096 6.3 19,000 2 2 8 10,539 7.9 132,030
Q4 2025 5 6 12 57,251 12.8 867,430 1 2 2 245 8.5 3,450 4 4 10 57,006 13.6 863,980

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Entertainment and hospitality
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 27 7 32 3,214 13.9 38,217 27 7 32 3,214 13.9 38,217
Q4 2024 2 15 27 2,631 22.6 48,810 1 14 26 2,612 23.5 48,800 1 1 1 19 1.0 10
Q1 2025 0 5 12 1,054 54.9 61,400 0 5 12 1,054 54.9 61,400
Q2 2025 3 6 10 912 22.7 21,890 3 6 10 912 22.7 21,890
Q3 2025 9 8 13 962 15.2 15,530 9 8 13 962 15.2 15,530
Q4 2025 1 3 6 369 17.5 5,960 1 3 6 369 17.5 5,960

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Public administration
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked Work stoppages started in specified period Work stoppages terminated in specified period Work stoppages in effect in specified period Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) Person-days not worked
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 1 10 38,945 5.5 87,800 4 1 10 38,945 5.5 87,800
Q4 2025 1 7 10 38,528 6.8 135,420 1 7 10 38,528 6.8 135,420

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. The 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. At time of publication, Quebec data were available up-to and including October 2025 only. National-level aggregate totals have been impacted as a result. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

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