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Work stoppages by sector and quarter

Publication date: December 31, 2024

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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 2021 52 58 77 20,637 17.4 278,260 40 45 61 13,906 18.7 181,580 12 13 16 6,731 12.6 96,680
Q1 2022 25 18 44 35,867 34.3 211,017 15 11 31 5,204 38.1 132,670 10 7 13 30,663 25.1 78,347
Q2 2022 90 72 116 102,777 22.8 1,184,039 39 42 59 71,358 25.1 1,053,553 51 30 57 31,419 20.4 130,486
Q3 2022 19 26 63 42,214 50.9 246,990 14 18 31 6,021 32.2 139,490 5 8 32 36,193 69.0 107,500
Q4 2022 23 27 60 64,963 46.5 254,216 11 17 24 4,972 26.3 56,390 12 10 36 59,991 59.9 197,826
Q1 2023 38 23 71 10,694 44.2 185,677 26 17 33 2,215 24.0 52,587 12 6 38 8,479 61.7 133,090
Q2 2023 58 48 106 140,041 38.9 1,511,263 34 32 50 7,594 31.0 160,493 24 16 56 132,447 46.0 1,350,770
Q3 2023 23 37 81 24,303 51.6 539,070 14 18 32 18,085 38.5 352,180 9 19 49 6,218 60.1 186,890
Q4 2023 626 66 670 385,494 11.4 4,348,328 59 28 73 20,506 17.3 183,542 567 38 597 364,988 10.6 4,164,786
Q1 2024 39 557 643 385,717 2.6 309,124 18 32 63 5,874 14.6 123,094 21 525 580 379,843 1.4 186,030
Q2 2024 42 50 128 45,506 15.9 347,232 32 33 63 14,323 20.9 217,332 10 17 65 31,183 11.0 129,900
Q3 2024 45 83 123 36,559 14.7 265,479 41 38 71 25,936 18.8 232,659 4 45 52 10,623 9.1 32,820

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. November 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 2021 1 1 4 312 38.3 13,170 1 0 3 212 46.7 11,870 0 1 1 100 13.0 1,300
Q1 2022 0 1 3 212 53.0 12,360 0 1 3 212 53.0 12,360 – – – – – –
Q2 2022 3 3 5 635 35.4 29,840 3 3 5 635 35.4 29,840 – – – – – –
Q3 2022 2 2 4 647 23.3 12,770 2 2 4 647 23.3 12,770 – – – – – –
Q4 2022 0 1 2 227 34.0 6,020 0 1 2 227 34.0 6,020 – – – – – –
Q1 2023 3 1 4 470 48.5 16,920 2 0 3 278 55.3 11,540 1 1 1 192 28.0 5,380
Q2 2023 8 7 11 609 24.4 22,663 7 7 10 588 25.9 22,473 1 0 1 21 9.0 190
Q3 2023 1 3 5 489 42.8 20,900 1 2 4 468 45.3 20,210 0 1 1 21 33.0 690
Q4 2023 3 2 5 676 38.6 22,200 1 0 3 384 56.3 18,700 2 2 2 292 12.0 3,500
Q1 2024 3 2 6 744 39.0 30,270 2 1 5 587 42.4 26,810 1 1 1 157 22.0 3,460
Q2 2024 0 1 4 537 53.3 33,360 0 1 4 537 53.3 33,360 – – – – – –
Q3 2024 5 6 8 4,019 25.9 37,411 5 6 8 4,019 25.9 37,411 – – – – – –

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. November 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 2021 51 57 73 20,325 16.3 265,090 39 45 58 13,694 17.2 169,710 12 12 15 6,631 12.6 95,380
Q1 2022 25 17 41 35,655 32.9 198,657 15 10 28 4,992 36.5 120,310 10 7 13 30,663 25.1 78,347
Q2 2022 87 69 111 102,142 22.2 1,154,199 36 39 54 70,723 24.2 1,023,713 51 30 57 31,419 20.4 130,486
Q3 2022 17 24 59 41,567 52.7 234,220 12 16 27 5,374 33.5 126,720 5 8 32 36,193 69.0 107,500
Q4 2022 23 26 58 64,736 46.9 248,196 11 16 22 4,745 25.6 50,370 12 10 36 59,991 59.9 197,826
Q1 2023 35 22 67 10,224 43.9 168,757 24 17 30 1,937 20.8 41,047 11 5 37 8,287 62.6 127,710
Q2 2023 50 41 95 139,432 40.6 1,488,600 27 25 40 7,006 32.3 138,020 23 16 55 132,426 46.7 1,350,580
Q3 2023 22 34 76 23,814 52.2 518,170 13 16 28 17,617 37.6 331,970 9 18 48 6,197 60.7 186,200
Q4 2023 623 64 665 384,818 11.2 4,326,128 58 28 70 20,122 15.7 164,842 565 36 595 364,696 10.6 4,161,286
Q1 2024 36 555 637 384,973 2.3 278,854 16 31 58 5,287 12.2 96,284 20 524 579 379,686 1.3 182,570
Q2 2024 42 49 124 44,969 14.7 313,872 32 32 59 13,786 18.7 183,972 10 17 65 31,183 11.0 129,900
Q3 2024 40 77 115 32,540 13.9 228,068 36 32 63 21,917 17.9 195,248 4 45 52 10,623 9.1 32,820

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. November 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 2021 52 58 77 20,637 17.4 278,260 40 45 61 13,906 18.7 181,580 12 13 16 6,731 12.6 96,680
Q1 2022 25 18 44 35,867 34.3 211,017 15 11 31 5,204 38.1 132,670 10 7 13 30,663 25.1 78,347
Q2 2022 90 72 116 102,777 22.8 1,184,039 39 42 59 71,358 25.1 1,053,553 51 30 57 31,419 20.4 130,486
Q3 2022 19 26 63 42,214 50.9 246,990 14 18 31 6,021 32.2 139,490 5 8 32 36,193 69.0 107,500
Q4 2022 23 27 60 64,963 46.5 254,216 11 17 24 4,972 26.3 56,390 12 10 36 59,991 59.9 197,826
Q1 2023 38 23 71 10,694 44.2 185,677 26 17 33 2,215 24.0 52,587 12 6 38 8,479 61.7 133,090
Q2 2023 58 48 106 140,041 38.9 1,511,263 34 32 50 7,594 31.0 160,493 24 16 56 132,447 46.0 1,350,770
Q3 2023 23 37 81 24,303 51.6 539,070 14 18 32 18,085 38.5 352,180 9 19 49 6,218 60.1 186,890
Q4 2023 626 66 670 385,494 11.4 4,348,328 59 28 73 20,506 17.3 183,542 567 38 597 364,988 10.6 4,164,786
Q1 2024 39 557 643 385,717 2.6 309,124 18 32 63 5,874 14.6 123,094 21 525 580 379,843 1.4 186,030
Q2 2024 42 50 128 45,506 15.9 347,232 32 33 63 14,323 20.9 217,332 10 17 65 31,183 11.0 129,900
Q3 2024 45 83 123 36,559 14.7 265,479 41 38 71 25,936 18.8 232,659 4 45 52 10,623 9.1 32,820

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. November 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 2021 2 1 3 478 32.0 19,610 1 1 2 308 36.5 15,700 1 0 1 170 23.0 3,910
Q1 2022 0 0 2 408 63.0 25,770 0 0 1 238 64.0 15,230 0 0 1 170 62.0 10,540
Q2 2022 6 5 8 2,000 17.5 35,530 5 3 6 1,742 19.3 32,270 1 2 2 258 12.0 3,260
Q3 2022 3 1 6 1,548 31.0 30,050 3 1 6 1,548 31.0 30,050 – – – – – –
Q4 2022 1 4 6 807 38.5 22,300 1 4 6 807 38.5 22,300 – – – – – –
Q1 2023 1 2 3 287 50.7 11,420 0 1 2 95 62.0 6,040 1 1 1 192 28.0 5,380
Q2 2023 2 2 3 119,612 27.7 1,184,300 0 0 1 85 62.0 5,270 2 2 2 119,527 10.5 1,179,030
Q3 2023 2 2 3 7,385 27.3 99,540 2 2 3 7,385 27.3 99,540 – – – – – –
Q4 2023 5 4 6 994 26.7 23,530 3 2 4 702 34.0 20,030 2 2 2 292 12.0 3,500
Q1 2024 6 0 8 860 57.6 50,620 0 0 2 360 62.5 22,600 6 0 6 500 56.0 28,020
Q2 2024 3 4 11 1,584 38.7 43,450 2 0 4 429 50.5 25,830 1 4 7 1,155 32.0 17,620
Q3 2024 5 7 12 4,665 24.3 41,330 5 4 9 4,465 31.1 40,530 0 3 3 200 4.0 800

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. November 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 2021 0 1 1 100 13.0 1,300 – – – – – – 0 1 1 100 13.0 1,300
Q1 2022 1 0 1 9 17.0 153 – – – – – – 1 0 1 9 17.0 153
Q2 2022 0 1 1 9 24.0 216 – – – – – – 0 1 1 9 24.0 216
Q3 2022 2 2 2 268 48.5 15,730 1 1 1 33 35.0 1,160 1 1 1 235 62.0 14,570
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 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

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. November 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 2021 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q1 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q2 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q3 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
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 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

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. November 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 2021 1 1 1 140 11.0 840 1 1 1 140 11.0 840 – – – – – –
Q1 2022 2 1 2 399 22.0 8,590 – – – – – – 2 1 2 399 22.0 8,590
Q2 2022 0 1 1 50 14.0 700 – – – – – – 0 1 1 50 14.0 700
Q3 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
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

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. November 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 2021 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q1 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q2 2022 1 1 1 18 5.0 90 1 1 1 18 5.0 90 – – – – – –
Q3 2022 1 1 1 138 4.0 550 1 1 1 138 4.0 550 – – – – – –
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 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

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. November 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 2021 39 46 56 16,823 14.5 189,710 30 35 44 11,577 16.3 130,110 9 11 12 5,246 8.0 59,600
Q1 2022 13 7 23 33,100 35.6 132,820 11 6 20 4,165 37.6 95,590 2 1 3 28,935 22.3 37,230
Q2 2022 61 38 77 37,964 23.5 260,770 13 15 27 7,215 27.6 137,060 48 23 50 30,749 21.3 123,710
Q3 2022 4 15 43 5,181 62.0 132,330 3 9 15 2,436 38.4 81,390 1 6 28 2,745 74.7 50,940
Q4 2022 12 10 40 2,023 58.8 38,690 6 8 12 861 24.3 11,900 6 2 28 1,162 73.6 26,790
Q1 2023 15 9 45 3,752 58.2 112,880 12 7 16 881 22.4 19,350 3 2 29 2,871 77.9 93,530
Q2 2023 42 32 78 6,904 44.1 173,220 27 26 36 3,282 29.5 86,840 15 6 42 3,622 56.6 86,380
Q3 2023 6 22 52 4,723 64.4 193,210 4 7 14 1,325 42.6 41,470 2 15 38 3,398 72.4 151,740
Q4 2023 597 34 627 362,474 10.9 4,149,106 40 11 47 1,766 16.5 45,000 557 23 580 360,708 10.5 4,104,106
Q1 2024 18 545 611 365,488 1.1 61,020 10 25 46 2,355 9.4 41,600 8 520 565 363,133 0.5 19,420
Q2 2024 22 23 88 18,881 11.5 117,770 15 16 36 6,961 16.6 74,980 7 7 52 11,920 8.0 42,790
Q3 2024 29 64 94 18,171 12.2 77,391 27 24 47 8,408 15.4 56,131 2 40 47 9,763 9.0 21,260

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. November 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 2021 6 5 8 1,249 16.8 17,440 5 5 7 1,234 12.9 16,770 1 0 1 15 44.0 670
Q1 2022 4 7 7 886 24.7 9,090 2 4 4 429 22.5 4,250 2 3 3 457 27.7 4,840
Q2 2022 17 17 17 61,360 20.3 862,003 16 16 16 61,249 20.7 860,443 1 1 1 111 14.0 1,560
Q3 2022 5 4 5 1,824 16.8 25,350 4 4 4 1,639 9.0 16,450 1 0 1 185 48.0 8,900
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 18 19 23 16,726 11.4 69,740 13 12 14 15,641 8.4 51,400 5 7 9 1,085 16.1 18,340
Q1 2024 8 6 12 5,416 18.6 106,104 5 4 7 2,063 14.0 27,344 3 2 5 3,353 25.0 78,760
Q2 2024 16 18 22 11,227 18.4 155,492 14 13 17 5,619 19.4 86,002 2 5 5 5,608 15.2 69,490
Q3 2024 4 7 8 12,109 17.4 110,160 3 6 7 11,789 16.6 102,800 1 1 1 320 23.0 7,360

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. November 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 2021 1 1 1 1,200 26.0 31,200 – – – – – – 1 1 1 1,200 26.0 31,200
Q1 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q2 2022 1 1 1 200 1.0 200 – – – – – – 1 1 1 200 1.0 200
Q3 2022 1 0 1 28 5.0 90 – – – – – – 1 0 1 28 5.0 90
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 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

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. November 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 2021 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q1 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q2 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q3 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
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 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

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. November 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 2021 1 1 2 131 34.0 3,610 1 1 2 131 34.0 3,610 – – – – – –
Q1 2022 2 2 3 704 33.3 19,670 0 0 1 53 64.0 3,390 2 2 2 651 18.0 16,280
Q2 2022 0 1 1 53 61.0 3,230 0 1 1 53 61.0 3,230 – – – – – –
Q3 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q4 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q1 2023 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q2 2023 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q3 2023 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q4 2023 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q1 2024 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q2 2024 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q3 2024 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

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. November 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 2021 2 2 5 516 36.0 14,550 2 2 5 516 36.0 14,550 – – – – – –
Q1 2022 3 1 6 361 38.2 14,924 2 1 5 319 42.4 14,210 1 0 1 42 17.0 714
Q2 2022 3 6 8 523 30.0 19,500 3 5 7 481 31.4 18,660 0 1 1 42 20.0 840
Q3 2022 3 3 5 33,227 32.2 42,890 2 2 4 227 40.0 9,890 1 1 1 33,000 1.0 33,000
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 5 4 7 1,116 25.3 27,668 5 4 7 1,116 25.3 27,668 – – – – – –

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. November 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 2021 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q1 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q2 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q3 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q4 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q1 2023 1 0 1 13 15.0 200 – – – – – – 1 0 1 13 15.0 200
Q2 2023 0 0 1 13 62.0 810 – – – – – – 0 0 1 13 62.0 810
Q3 2023 0 1 1 13 22.0 290 – – – – – – 0 1 1 13 22.0 290
Q4 2023 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q1 2024 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q2 2024 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q3 2024 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

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. November 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 2021 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q1 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q2 2022 1 1 1 600 3.0 1,800 1 1 1 600 3.0 1,800 – – – – – –
Q3 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q4 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q1 2023 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q2 2023 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q3 2023 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q4 2023 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q1 2024 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q2 2024 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q3 2024 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

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. November 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 2021 52 58 77 20,637 17.4 278,260 40 45 61 13,906 18.7 181,580 12 13 16 6,731 12.6 96,680
Q1 2022 25 18 44 35,867 34.3 211,017 15 11 31 5,204 38.1 132,670 10 7 13 30,663 25.1 78,347
Q2 2022 90 72 116 102,777 22.8 1,184,039 39 42 59 71,358 25.1 1,053,553 51 30 57 31,419 20.4 130,486
Q3 2022 19 26 63 42,214 50.9 246,990 14 18 31 6,021 32.2 139,490 5 8 32 36,193 69.0 107,500
Q4 2022 23 27 60 64,963 46.5 254,216 11 17 24 4,972 26.3 56,390 12 10 36 59,991 59.9 197,826
Q1 2023 38 23 71 10,694 44.2 185,677 26 17 33 2,215 24.0 52,587 12 6 38 8,479 61.7 133,090
Q2 2023 58 48 106 140,041 38.9 1,511,263 34 32 50 7,594 31.0 160,493 24 16 56 132,447 46.0 1,350,770
Q3 2023 23 37 81 24,303 51.6 539,070 14 18 32 18,085 38.5 352,180 9 19 49 6,218 60.1 186,890
Q4 2023 626 66 670 385,494 11.4 4,348,328 59 28 73 20,506 17.3 183,542 567 38 597 364,988 10.6 4,164,786
Q1 2024 39 557 643 385,717 2.6 309,124 18 32 63 5,874 14.6 123,094 21 525 580 379,843 1.4 186,030
Q2 2024 42 50 128 45,506 15.9 347,232 32 33 63 14,323 20.9 217,332 10 17 65 31,183 11.0 129,900
Q3 2024 45 83 123 36,559 14.7 265,479 41 38 71 25,936 18.8 232,659 4 45 52 10,623 9.1 32,820

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. November 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 2021 1 1 2 180 37.0 3,360 1 1 2 180 37.0 3,360 – – – – – –
Q1 2022 0 0 1 40 64.0 2,560 0 0 1 40 64.0 2,560 – – – – – –
Q2 2022 1 1 2 670 14.0 15,280 1 1 2 670 14.0 15,280 – – – – – –
Q3 2022 0 1 1 630 44.0 27,720 0 1 1 630 44.0 27,720 – – – – – –
Q4 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
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 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

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. November 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 2021 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q1 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q2 2022 2 2 2 311 7.5 1,760 – – – – – – 2 2 2 311 7.5 1,760
Q3 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q4 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q1 2023 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q2 2023 2 1 2 446 8.5 2,060 – – – – – – 2 1 2 446 8.5 2,060
Q3 2023 0 1 1 380 53.0 20,140 – – – – – – 0 1 1 380 53.0 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 54.0 4,860 – – – – – – 0 1 1 90 54.0 4,860

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. November 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 2021 0 0 1 238 63.0 15,000 0 0 1 238 63.0 15,000 – – – – – –
Q1 2022 0 0 1 238 64.0 15,230 0 0 1 238 64.0 15,230 – – – – – –
Q2 2022 11 11 12 59,071 19.4 867,630 11 11 12 59,071 19.4 867,630 – – – – – –
Q3 2022 3 3 4 1,064 29.8 27,020 3 3 4 1,064 29.8 27,020 – – – – – –
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 2 2 2 35 21.5 737 2 2 2 35 21.5 737 – – – – – –

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. November 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 2021 6 8 12 2,492 26.0 46,950 6 8 12 2,492 26.0 46,950 – – – – – –
Q1 2022 7 5 11 2,571 31.2 59,430 7 5 11 2,571 31.2 59,430 – – – – – –
Q2 2022 13 11 19 5,614 34.7 108,023 13 11 19 5,614 34.7 108,023 – – – – – –
Q3 2022 1 6 9 1,670 29.8 46,080 1 6 9 1,670 29.8 46,080 – – – – – –
Q4 2022 4 7 7 661 3.7 2,920 4 7 7 661 3.7 2,920 – – – – – –
Q1 2023 6 3 6 893 23.0 18,657 6 3 6 893 23.0 18,657 – – – – – –
Q2 2023 13 11 16 3,494 22.8 51,560 13 11 16 3,494 22.8 51,560 – – – – – –
Q3 2023 6 9 11 2,615 28.5 68,170 6 9 11 2,615 28.5 68,170 – – – – – –
Q4 2023 11 10 13 14,948 14.2 52,330 11 10 13 14,948 14.2 52,330 – – – – – –
Q1 2024 7 6 10 1,819 17.4 26,980 7 6 10 1,819 17.4 26,980 – – – – – –
Q2 2024 11 8 15 4,448 23.7 93,832 11 8 15 4,448 23.7 93,832 – – – – – –
Q3 2024 5 8 12 3,359 34.3 44,940 5 8 12 3,359 34.3 44,940 – – – – – –

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. November 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 2021 3 2 4 212 25.8 2,450 3 2 4 212 25.8 2,450 – – – – – –
Q1 2022 2 0 4 260 52.5 11,120 2 0 4 260 52.5 11,120 – – – – – –
Q2 2022 37 17 41 2,469 27.9 25,350 5 7 9 2,090 20.9 15,370 32 10 32 379 29.9 9,980
Q3 2022 2 2 26 426 86.0 27,400 2 2 4 198 53.5 6,370 0 0 22 228 92.0 21,030
Q4 2022 1 1 25 307 89.2 26,860 1 1 3 79 68.7 5,840 0 0 22 228 92.0 21,020
Q1 2023 0 1 24 263 85.8 21,590 0 1 2 35 40.0 1,020 0 0 22 228 90.0 20,570
Q2 2023 6 3 29 500 74.6 24,700 6 3 7 272 23.1 3,930 0 0 22 228 91.0 20,770
Q3 2023 2 2 28 5,459 83.2 118,570 2 2 6 5,231 51.0 97,550 0 0 22 228 92.0 21,020
Q4 2023 3 25 29 512 39.9 15,820 3 3 7 284 33.4 6,190 0 22 22 228 42.0 9,630
Q1 2024 0 1 4 157 53.5 6,770 0 1 4 157 53.5 6,770 – – – – – –
Q2 2024 1 2 4 5,077 26.8 12,570 1 2 4 5,077 26.8 12,570 – – – – – –
Q3 2024 5 3 7 14,487 20.7 88,734 5 3 7 14,487 20.7 88,734 – – – – – –

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. November 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 2021 2 2 2 434 6.0 3,370 2 2 2 434 6.0 3,370 – – – – – –
Q1 2022 2 0 2 132 42.5 5,660 2 0 2 132 42.5 5,660 – – – – – –
Q2 2022 3 3 5 980 18.2 14,690 2 2 4 892 20.3 13,810 1 1 1 88 10.0 880
Q3 2022 3 1 5 1,310 24.2 14,570 3 1 5 1,310 24.2 14,570 – – – – – –
Q4 2022 4 5 8 3,022 26.6 22,020 4 5 8 3,022 26.6 22,020 – – – – – –
Q1 2023 9 6 12 763 21.4 15,870 9 6 12 763 21.4 15,870 – – – – – –
Q2 2023 13 15 19 2,429 37.4 58,040 11 13 17 1,604 40.6 54,370 2 2 2 825 10.0 3,670
Q3 2023 4 7 8 8,707 24.4 113,470 2 5 6 7,746 31.5 110,590 2 2 2 961 3.0 2,880
Q4 2023 12 9 13 2,110 22.1 42,780 12 9 13 2,110 22.1 42,780 – – – – – –
Q1 2024 4 4 8 1,157 27.5 31,980 4 4 8 1,157 27.5 31,980 – – – – – –
Q2 2024 13 14 17 1,769 15.0 16,860 12 13 16 1,114 15.8 15,550 1 1 1 655 2.0 1,310
Q3 2024 7 8 10 4,976 18.5 35,980 7 8 10 4,976 18.5 35,980 – – – – – –

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. November 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 2021 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q1 2022 1 0 1 42 17.0 714 – – – – – – 1 0 1 42 17.0 714
Q2 2022 0 1 1 42 20.0 840 – – – – – – 0 1 1 42 20.0 840
Q3 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
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 2 1 3 305 16.0 11,890 2 3 3 362 16.0 5,180
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

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. November 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 2021 3 3 4 435 19.5 3,250 3 3 4 435 19.5 3,250 – – – – – –
Q1 2022 3 1 4 1,309 18.8 8,020 3 1 4 1,309 18.8 8,020 – – – – – –
Q2 2022 18 17 21 2,462 9.3 22,410 4 6 7 1,935 23.1 21,080 14 11 14 527 2.4 1,330
Q3 2022 1 5 5 363 7.6 1,770 1 2 2 97 17.5 1,500 0 3 3 266 1.0 270
Q4 2022 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Q1 2023 2 0 2 18 36.0 230 2 0 2 18 36.0 230 – – – – – –
Q2 2023 1 3 3 690 14.3 11,583 1 3 3 690 14.3 11,583 – – – – – –
Q3 2023 1 0 1 1,700 24.0 40,800 1 0 1 1,700 24.0 40,800 – – – – – –
Q4 2023 0 1 1 1,700 25.0 41,650 0 1 1 1,700 25.0 41,650 – – – – – –
Q1 2024 10 2 10 1,324 39.1 42,590 4 2 4 824 13.8 14,570 6 0 6 500 56.0 28,020
Q2 2024 6 9 14 1,410 33.6 37,510 6 6 8 910 31.0 21,200 0 3 6 500 37.0 16,310
Q3 2024 0 4 5 387 20.0 5,764 0 1 2 187 44.0 4,964 0 3 3 200 4.0 800

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. November 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 2021 30 35 37 15,303 9.5 171,130 20 23 24 8,877 8.4 80,190 10 12 13 6,426 11.6 90,940
Q1 2022 7 6 9 1,531 28.9 31,503 1 1 2 175 45.0 3,240 6 5 7 1,356 24.3 28,263
Q2 2022 0 2 3 90 28.7 2,406 0 0 1 31 48.0 1,490 0 2 2 59 19.0 916
Q3 2022 2 1 3 80 32.0 2,040 1 1 2 52 45.5 1,950 1 0 1 28 5.0 90
Q4 2022 8 8 10 58,885 11.2 171,311 0 1 1 21 0.0 0 8 7 9 58,864 12.4 171,311
Q1 2023 14 11 16 7,057 11.8 73,210 6 6 6 134 4.0 540 8 5 10 6,923 16.4 72,670
Q2 2023 8 8 13 8,443 16.5 94,630 1 1 1 26 16.0 420 7 7 12 8,417 16.5 94,210
Q3 2023 2 3 7 2,280 19.0 23,950 – – – – – – 2 3 7 2,280 19.0 23,950
Q4 2023 585 6 589 363,086 9.2 4,129,356 28 0 28 568 8.5 4,910 557 6 561 362,518 9.2 4,124,446
Q1 2024 10 539 593 377,645 0.3 145,750 0 16 28 568 0.0 0 10 523 565 377,077 0.3 145,750
Q2 2024 4 8 58 26,630 2.3 76,610 0 0 12 96 0.0 0 4 8 46 26,534 2.9 76,610
Q3 2024 3 51 53 8,751 2.1 10,830 0 12 12 96 0.0 0 3 39 41 8,655 2.8 10,830

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. November 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 2021 5 6 12 1,038 24.7 27,010 5 6 12 1,038 24.7 27,010 – – – – – –
Q1 2022 0 4 6 479 41.7 27,410 0 4 6 479 41.7 27,410 – – – – – –
Q2 2022 4 4 6 1,463 20.8 28,000 3 4 5 1,055 16.6 10,870 1 0 1 408 42.0 17,130
Q3 2022 4 4 6 1,851 27.8 39,720 3 2 4 1,000 26.3 14,280 1 2 2 851 31.0 25,440
Q4 2022 0 0 2 122 52.5 7,200 0 0 2 122 52.5 7,200 – – – – – –
Q1 2023 1 0 3 197 59.7 11,280 1 0 3 197 59.7 11,280 – – – – – –
Q2 2023 11 1 14 3,039 22.9 48,350 2 1 5 1,338 42.6 27,920 9 0 9 1,701 12.0 20,430
Q3 2023 1 10 14 2,130 57.4 128,350 1 1 5 429 49.0 22,910 0 9 9 1,701 62.0 105,440
Q4 2023 3 3 7 423 34.3 22,112 3 3 7 423 34.3 22,112 – – – – – –
Q1 2024 2 2 6 865 25.2 21,074 2 2 6 865 25.2 21,074 – – – – – –
Q2 2024 1 2 5 1,648 44.4 38,140 1 2 5 1,648 44.4 38,140 – – – – – –
Q3 2024 22 4 25 2,521 15.8 39,424 22 4 25 2,521 15.8 39,424 – – – – – –

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. November 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 2021 2 1 3 305 17.0 5,740 – – – – – – 2 1 3 305 17.0 5,740
Q1 2022 3 2 5 29,265 27.8 49,370 – – – – – – 3 2 5 29,265 27.8 49,370
Q2 2022 1 3 4 29,605 11.5 97,650 – – – – – – 1 3 4 29,605 11.5 97,650
Q3 2022 3 3 4 34,820 28.5 60,670 – – – – – – 3 3 4 34,820 28.5 60,670
Q4 2022 4 3 5 899 4.4 5,495 – – – – – – 4 3 5 899 4.4 5,495
Q1 2023 4 1 6 1,328 33.5 39,850 – – – – – – 4 1 6 1,328 33.5 39,850
Q2 2023 4 6 9 120,830 25.8 1,209,630 – – – – – – 4 6 9 120,830 25.8 1,209,630
Q3 2023 4 4 7 598 20.4 11,430 – – – – – – 4 4 7 598 20.4 11,430
Q4 2023 8 7 11 1,880 17.5 25,530 – – – – – – 8 7 11 1,880 17.5 25,530
Q1 2024 5 2 9 2,266 28.1 12,260 – – – – – – 5 2 9 2,266 28.1 12,260
Q2 2024 4 5 11 3,404 31.5 34,770 – – – – – – 4 5 11 3,404 31.5 34,770
Q3 2024 0 1 6 1,338 46.5 12,930 – – – – – – 0 1 6 1,338 46.5 12,930

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. November 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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