Work stoppages by sector and quarter
Publication date: December 31, 2025
Table of Contents
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.