Work stoppages by sector and quarter
Publication date: October 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 | |
| Q4 2022 | 28 | 35 | 73 | 65,647 | 31.8 | 250,986 | 14 | 22 | 30 | 5,266 | 27.4 | 60,920 | 14 | 13 | 43 | 60,381 | 34.9 | 190,066 |
| Q1 2023 | 43 | 25 | 81 | 11,047 | 29.6 | 145,607 | 27 | 18 | 35 | 2,241 | 23.3 | 52,107 | 16 | 7 | 46 | 8,806 | 34.4 | 93,500 |
| Q2 2023 | 63 | 60 | 119 | 141,044 | 28.8 | 1,473,423 | 42 | 34 | 59 | 9,076 | 28.1 | 175,973 | 21 | 26 | 60 | 131,968 | 29.4 | 1,297,450 |
| Q3 2023 | 23 | 38 | 82 | 24,741 | 42.8 | 517,790 | 14 | 24 | 39 | 19,361 | 41.4 | 421,750 | 9 | 14 | 43 | 5,380 | 44.0 | 96,040 |
| Q4 2023 | 105 | 77 | 149 | 350,278 | 16.5 | 1,283,480 | 44 | 41 | 59 | 20,625 | 21.2 | 184,375 | 61 | 36 | 90 | 329,653 | 13.4 | 1,099,105 |
| Q1 2024 | 43 | 66 | 115 | 350,245 | 14.6 | 309,026 | 22 | 18 | 40 | 5,503 | 23.1 | 119,566 | 21 | 48 | 75 | 344,742 | 10.1 | 189,460 |
| Q2 2024 | 51 | 53 | 100 | 48,384 | 20.5 | 343,260 | 41 | 36 | 63 | 15,777 | 22.1 | 208,794 | 10 | 17 | 37 | 32,607 | 17.8 | 134,466 |
| Q3 2024 | 64 | 44 | 111 | 49,124 | 16.4 | 358,117 | 57 | 35 | 84 | 36,076 | 18.1 | 327,167 | 7 | 9 | 27 | 13,048 | 11.0 | 30,950 |
| Q4 2024 | 42 | 58 | 109 | 97,426 | 17.2 | 1,421,465 | 18 | 41 | 67 | 13,639 | 23.1 | 134,035 | 24 | 17 | 42 | 83,787 | 7.9 | 1,287,430 |
| Q1 2025 | 66 | 38 | 117 | 42,098 | 18.8 | 780,990 | 19 | 16 | 45 | 4,176 | 34.8 | 118,140 | 47 | 22 | 72 | 37,922 | 8.8 | 662,850 |
| Q2 2025 | 42 | 78 | 121 | 109,584 | 14.7 | 589,950 | 25 | 30 | 54 | 77,899 | 25.5 | 435,920 | 17 | 48 | 67 | 31,685 | 5.9 | 154,030 |
| Q3 2025 | 28 | 20 | 42 | 121,785 | 26.1 | 605,020 | 18 | 16 | 29 | 22,598 | 31.2 | 134,000 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 99,187 | 14.8 | 471,020 |
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Lockouts
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 243 | 56.3 | 7,270 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 243 | 56.3 | 7,270 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2023 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 470 | 55.0 | 16,940 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 278 | 64.0 | 11,560 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 192 | 28.0 | 5,380 |
| Q2 2023 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 609 | 26.6 | 22,913 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 588 | 28.4 | 22,723 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 9.0 | 190 |
| Q3 2023 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 489 | 41.8 | 20,350 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 468 | 52.3 | 20,350 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Q4 2023 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 690 | 46.5 | 23,240 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 690 | 46.5 | 23,240 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2024 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 758 | 38.9 | 30,420 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 601 | 41.7 | 26,960 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 157 | 22.0 | 3,460 |
| Q2 2024 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 537 | 60.5 | 33,610 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 537 | 60.5 | 33,610 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2024 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 4,461 | 22.9 | 40,470 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 4,461 | 22.9 | 40,470 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2024 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1,907 | 32.4 | 34,890 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1,907 | 32.4 | 34,890 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2025 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1,053 | 56.3 | 58,140 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1,053 | 56.3 | 58,140 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2025 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 2,835 | 44.5 | 63,210 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 2,835 | 44.5 | 63,210 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2025 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10,551 | 30.5 | 39,520 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10,473 | 35.7 | 38,350 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 78 | 15.0 | 1,170 |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Strikes
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 28 | 33 | 70 | 65,404 | 30.8 | 243,716 | 14 | 20 | 27 | 5,023 | 24.2 | 53,650 | 14 | 13 | 43 | 60,381 | 34.9 | 190,066 |
| Q1 2023 | 40 | 24 | 77 | 10,577 | 28.3 | 128,667 | 25 | 18 | 32 | 1,963 | 19.5 | 40,547 | 15 | 6 | 45 | 8,614 | 34.5 | 88,120 |
| Q2 2023 | 55 | 53 | 108 | 140,435 | 29.0 | 1,450,510 | 35 | 27 | 49 | 8,488 | 28.0 | 153,250 | 20 | 26 | 59 | 131,947 | 29.8 | 1,297,260 |
| Q3 2023 | 22 | 35 | 77 | 24,252 | 42.8 | 497,440 | 13 | 22 | 35 | 18,893 | 40.1 | 401,400 | 9 | 13 | 42 | 5,359 | 45.1 | 96,040 |
| Q4 2023 | 101 | 75 | 143 | 349,588 | 15.3 | 1,260,240 | 40 | 39 | 53 | 19,935 | 18.4 | 161,135 | 61 | 36 | 90 | 329,653 | 13.4 | 1,099,105 |
| Q1 2024 | 40 | 63 | 108 | 349,487 | 13.0 | 278,606 | 20 | 16 | 34 | 4,902 | 19.9 | 92,606 | 20 | 47 | 74 | 344,585 | 9.9 | 186,000 |
| Q2 2024 | 51 | 52 | 96 | 47,847 | 18.8 | 309,650 | 41 | 35 | 59 | 15,240 | 19.5 | 175,184 | 10 | 17 | 37 | 32,607 | 17.8 | 134,466 |
| Q3 2024 | 56 | 38 | 100 | 44,663 | 15.7 | 317,647 | 49 | 29 | 73 | 31,615 | 17.4 | 286,697 | 7 | 9 | 27 | 13,048 | 11.0 | 30,950 |
| Q4 2024 | 39 | 56 | 101 | 95,519 | 16.0 | 1,386,575 | 15 | 39 | 59 | 11,732 | 21.8 | 99,145 | 24 | 17 | 42 | 83,787 | 7.9 | 1,287,430 |
| Q1 2025 | 63 | 36 | 108 | 41,045 | 15.7 | 722,850 | 16 | 14 | 36 | 3,123 | 29.4 | 60,000 | 47 | 22 | 72 | 37,922 | 8.8 | 662,850 |
| Q2 2025 | 41 | 72 | 113 | 106,749 | 12.5 | 526,740 | 24 | 24 | 46 | 75,064 | 22.2 | 372,710 | 17 | 48 | 67 | 31,685 | 5.9 | 154,030 |
| Q3 2025 | 25 | 19 | 38 | 111,234 | 25.7 | 565,500 | 16 | 15 | 26 | 12,125 | 30.7 | 95,650 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 99,109 | 14.8 | 469,850 |
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Jurisdiction
All jurisdictions
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 28 | 35 | 73 | 65,647 | 31.8 | 250,986 | 14 | 22 | 30 | 5,266 | 27.4 | 60,920 | 14 | 13 | 43 | 60,381 | 34.9 | 190,066 |
| Q1 2023 | 43 | 25 | 81 | 11,047 | 29.6 | 145,607 | 27 | 18 | 35 | 2,241 | 23.3 | 52,107 | 16 | 7 | 46 | 8,806 | 34.4 | 93,500 |
| Q2 2023 | 63 | 60 | 119 | 141,044 | 28.8 | 1,473,423 | 42 | 34 | 59 | 9,076 | 28.1 | 175,973 | 21 | 26 | 60 | 131,968 | 29.4 | 1,297,450 |
| Q3 2023 | 23 | 38 | 82 | 24,741 | 42.8 | 517,790 | 14 | 24 | 39 | 19,361 | 41.4 | 421,750 | 9 | 14 | 43 | 5,380 | 44.0 | 96,040 |
| Q4 2023 | 105 | 77 | 149 | 350,278 | 16.5 | 1,283,480 | 44 | 41 | 59 | 20,625 | 21.2 | 184,375 | 61 | 36 | 90 | 329,653 | 13.4 | 1,099,105 |
| Q1 2024 | 43 | 66 | 115 | 350,245 | 14.6 | 309,026 | 22 | 18 | 40 | 5,503 | 23.1 | 119,566 | 21 | 48 | 75 | 344,742 | 10.1 | 189,460 |
| Q2 2024 | 51 | 53 | 100 | 48,384 | 20.5 | 343,260 | 41 | 36 | 63 | 15,777 | 22.1 | 208,794 | 10 | 17 | 37 | 32,607 | 17.8 | 134,466 |
| Q3 2024 | 64 | 44 | 111 | 49,124 | 16.4 | 358,117 | 57 | 35 | 84 | 36,076 | 18.1 | 327,167 | 7 | 9 | 27 | 13,048 | 11.0 | 30,950 |
| Q4 2024 | 42 | 58 | 109 | 97,426 | 17.2 | 1,421,465 | 18 | 41 | 67 | 13,639 | 23.1 | 134,035 | 24 | 17 | 42 | 83,787 | 7.9 | 1,287,430 |
| Q1 2025 | 66 | 38 | 117 | 42,098 | 18.8 | 780,990 | 19 | 16 | 45 | 4,176 | 34.8 | 118,140 | 47 | 22 | 72 | 37,922 | 8.8 | 662,850 |
| Q2 2025 | 42 | 78 | 121 | 109,584 | 14.7 | 589,950 | 25 | 30 | 54 | 77,899 | 25.5 | 435,920 | 17 | 48 | 67 | 31,685 | 5.9 | 154,030 |
| Q3 2025 | 28 | 20 | 42 | 121,785 | 26.1 | 605,020 | 18 | 16 | 29 | 22,598 | 31.2 | 134,000 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 99,187 | 14.8 | 471,020 |
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Federal jurisdiction
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 807 | 43.2 | 22,430 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 807 | 43.2 | 22,430 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2023 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 300 | 48.3 | 11,640 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 95 | 75.0 | 6,060 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 205 | 21.5 | 5,580 |
| Q2 2023 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 119,625 | 43.5 | 1,185,360 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 85 | 91.0 | 5,520 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 119,540 | 27.7 | 1,179,840 |
| Q3 2023 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7,398 | 32.8 | 92,770 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7,385 | 36.3 | 92,480 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 22.0 | 290 |
| Q4 2023 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 994 | 31.5 | 23,750 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 994 | 31.5 | 23,750 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2024 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 860 | 61.3 | 50,870 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 360 | 77.0 | 22,850 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 500 | 56.0 | 28,020 |
| Q2 2024 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 1,584 | 41.2 | 43,520 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,084 | 46.2 | 27,210 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 500 | 37.0 | 16,310 |
| Q3 2024 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 11,745 | 24.6 | 47,020 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 11,545 | 30.8 | 46,220 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 200 | 4.0 | 800 |
| Q4 2024 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 55,261 | 32.5 | 1,243,140 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2,354 | 32.3 | 26,170 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 52,907 | 33.0 | 1,216,970 |
| Q1 2025 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 192 | 44.4 | 8,770 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 192 | 44.4 | 8,770 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2025 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2,244 | 23.3 | 34,880 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2,244 | 23.3 | 34,880 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2025 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 63,612 | 18.4 | 248,280 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10,712 | 24.2 | 36,680 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 52,900 | 4.0 | 211,600 |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Newfoundland and Labrador
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2023 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 988 | 4.8 | 9,060 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 134 | 4.0 | 540 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 854 | 7.0 | 8,520 |
| Q2 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 42.0 | 1,340 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 42.0 | 1,340 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 11.0 | 352 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 11.0 | 352 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 18.0 | 540 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 18.0 | 540 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 15.0 | 450 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 15.0 | 450 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Prince Edward Island
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 500 | 10.0 | 5,000 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | 1 | 500 | 10.0 | 5,000 |
| Q2 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 500 | 16.0 | 8,000 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 1 | 1 | 500 | 16.0 | 8,000 |
| Q3 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 45.0 | 1,350 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 45.0 | 1,350 |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Nova Scotia
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,880 | 14.3 | 30,846 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,880 | 14.3 | 30,846 |
| Q1 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 204 | 8.0 | 1,610 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 204 | 8.0 | 1,610 |
| Q2 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,800 | 27.0 | 48,600 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,800 | 27.0 | 48,600 |
| Q3 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 380 | 17.5 | 3,240 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 80 | 33.0 | 2,640 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 300 | 2.0 | 600 |
| Q1 2024 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 469 | 23.3 | 10,870 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 319 | 23.5 | 7,420 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 150 | 23.0 | 3,450 |
| Q2 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 239 | 3.0 | 720 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 239 | 3.0 | 720 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 498 | 24.5 | 8,930 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 158 | 35.0 | 5,530 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 340 | 14.0 | 3,400 |
| Q4 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 158 | 12.0 | 1,896 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 158 | 12.0 | 1,896 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 5.0 | 125 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 5.0 | 125 |
| Q2 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2025 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6,196 | 13.4 | 32,970 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6,170 | 12.8 | 32,550 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 16.0 | 420 |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
New Brunswick
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 23.0 | 670 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 23.0 | 670 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 140 | 13.0 | 1,820 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | 1 | 140 | 13.0 | 1,820 |
| Q4 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 140 | 6.0 | 840 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 1 | 1 | 140 | 6.0 | 840 |
| Q1 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Quebec
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 17 | 18 | 53 | 2,707 | 35.1 | 35,330 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 1,155 | 25.3 | 16,300 | 8 | 5 | 35 | 1,552 | 40.1 | 19,030 |
| Q1 2023 | 20 | 11 | 55 | 4,105 | 33.7 | 72,790 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 907 | 19.8 | 18,850 | 7 | 3 | 37 | 3,198 | 40.4 | 53,940 |
| Q2 2023 | 47 | 44 | 91 | 7,907 | 29.7 | 135,130 | 35 | 28 | 45 | 4,764 | 25.4 | 102,070 | 12 | 16 | 46 | 3,143 | 34.0 | 33,060 |
| Q3 2023 | 6 | 23 | 53 | 5,161 | 50.0 | 178,990 | 4 | 13 | 21 | 2,601 | 45.3 | 118,100 | 2 | 10 | 32 | 2,560 | 53.1 | 60,890 |
| Q4 2023 | 75 | 45 | 105 | 327,244 | 15.4 | 1,083,268 | 22 | 22 | 30 | 1,579 | 21.9 | 41,343 | 53 | 23 | 75 | 325,665 | 12.9 | 1,041,925 |
| Q1 2024 | 21 | 53 | 81 | 329,988 | 7.2 | 59,790 | 13 | 10 | 21 | 1,956 | 16.6 | 36,940 | 8 | 43 | 60 | 328,032 | 4.0 | 22,850 |
| Q2 2024 | 31 | 25 | 59 | 21,745 | 16.4 | 116,370 | 23 | 17 | 34 | 7,746 | 17.8 | 65,080 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 13,999 | 14.5 | 51,290 |
| Q3 2024 | 44 | 24 | 78 | 23,058 | 14.1 | 83,970 | 39 | 20 | 56 | 10,870 | 15.2 | 64,580 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 12,188 | 11.3 | 19,390 |
| Q4 2024 | 25 | 39 | 79 | 37,446 | 12.6 | 94,700 | 7 | 27 | 43 | 8,496 | 20.2 | 69,950 | 18 | 12 | 36 | 28,950 | 3.5 | 24,750 |
| Q1 2025 | 45 | 16 | 85 | 30,029 | 14.0 | 411,360 | 12 | 6 | 28 | 3,022 | 33.2 | 82,170 | 33 | 10 | 57 | 27,007 | 4.6 | 329,190 |
| Q2 2025 | 22 | 62 | 91 | 94,374 | 9.5 | 323,170 | 8 | 17 | 30 | 66,565 | 20.8 | 247,430 | 14 | 45 | 61 | 27,809 | 4.0 | 75,740 |
| Q3 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Ontario
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 60,061 | 7.4 | 154,810 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3,140 | 6.0 | 14,980 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 56,921 | 8.5 | 139,830 |
| Q1 2023 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 4,636 | 22.6 | 36,457 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 791 | 30.7 | 17,607 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3,845 | 3.7 | 18,850 |
| Q2 2023 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 8,851 | 18.5 | 58,733 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 3,713 | 26.0 | 40,263 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5,138 | 7.9 | 18,470 |
| Q3 2023 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 6,200 | 30.7 | 163,910 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5,480 | 37.3 | 138,910 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 720 | 23.0 | 25,000 |
| Q4 2023 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 16,740 | 13.3 | 70,510 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15,655 | 11.5 | 52,170 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 1,085 | 16.1 | 18,340 |
| Q1 2024 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 5,444 | 20.4 | 106,986 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 2,091 | 17.9 | 28,226 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3,353 | 25.0 | 78,760 |
| Q2 2024 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 11,241 | 19.1 | 152,850 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 5,633 | 20.3 | 85,984 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5,608 | 14.8 | 66,866 |
| Q3 2024 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12,617 | 17.3 | 194,287 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12,297 | 16.7 | 186,927 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 320 | 23.0 | 7,360 |
| Q4 2024 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 3,751 | 17.8 | 64,659 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 1,821 | 10.0 | 18,949 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1,930 | 36.0 | 45,710 |
| Q1 2025 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3,172 | 17.3 | 62,410 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 326 | 17.0 | 5,540 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2,846 | 17.3 | 56,870 |
| Q2 2025 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 10,932 | 21.5 | 174,750 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 8,646 | 19.1 | 137,040 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2,286 | 28.8 | 37,710 |
| Q3 2025 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 15,130 | 16.9 | 204,480 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4,777 | 19.9 | 31,890 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10,353 | 13.5 | 172,590 |
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Manitoba
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 20.0 | 360 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 20.0 | 360 |
| Q1 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3,174 | 23.5 | 42,270 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3,174 | 23.5 | 42,270 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2023 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2,000 | 20.0 | 46,150 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1,700 | 25.0 | 41,650 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 300 | 15.0 | 4,500 |
| Q1 2024 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 387 | 9.7 | 3,230 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 180 | 3.0 | 540 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 207 | 13.0 | 2,690 |
| Q2 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 180 | 11.0 | 1,980 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 180 | 11.0 | 1,980 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 417 | 3.0 | 1,010 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 1.0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 390 | 5.0 | 980 |
| Q2 2025 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 417 | 31.0 | 2,510 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 57.0 | 1,530 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 390 | 5.0 | 980 |
| Q3 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 6.0 | 150 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 6.0 | 150 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Saskatchewan
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100 | 15.0 | 1,500 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100 | 15.0 | 1,500 |
| Q4 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 48.0 | 4,800 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 48.0 | 4,800 |
| Q1 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12,500 | 8.0 | 53,690 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12,500 | 8.0 | 53,690 |
| Q2 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12,500 | 0.0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12,500 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Q3 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 270 | 2.0 | 540 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 270 | 2.0 | 540 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Alberta
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2025 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6,454 | 31.1 | 239,685 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6,454 | 31.1 | 239,685 |
| Q2 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 343 | 14.0 | 3,630 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 265 | 13.0 | 2,460 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 78 | 15.0 | 1,170 |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
British Columbia
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 135 | 33.5 | 6,540 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 135 | 33.5 | 6,540 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 314 | 35.0 | 9,050 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 314 | 35.0 | 9,050 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2023 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2,361 | 37.2 | 37,600 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 514 | 55.3 | 28,120 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,847 | 10.0 | 9,480 |
| Q3 2023 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2,536 | 30.0 | 35,190 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 689 | 40.8 | 28,650 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1,847 | 3.0 | 6,540 |
| Q4 2023 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2,648 | 27.6 | 50,570 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 585 | 33.0 | 22,470 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2,063 | 14.0 | 28,100 |
| Q1 2024 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 597 | 42.2 | 23,590 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 597 | 42.2 | 23,590 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2024 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 895 | 44.0 | 27,820 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 895 | 44.0 | 27,820 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2024 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 1,206 | 22.3 | 23,910 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 1,206 | 22.3 | 23,910 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2024 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 540 | 48.0 | 16,530 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 540 | 48.0 | 16,530 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2025 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 1,809 | 38.8 | 57,630 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 609 | 39.7 | 21,630 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1,200 | 30.0 | 36,000 |
| Q2 2025 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1,587 | 51.6 | 54,100 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 387 | 54.3 | 14,500 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1,200 | 33.0 | 39,600 |
| Q3 2025 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 36,409 | 49.0 | 113,710 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 609 | 56.0 | 29,820 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 35,800 | 14.0 | 83,890 |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
All territories
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Multiple provincial jurisdiction
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| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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| Q1 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Industry
All industries
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 28 | 35 | 73 | 65,647 | 31.8 | 250,986 | 14 | 22 | 30 | 5,266 | 27.4 | 60,920 | 14 | 13 | 43 | 60,381 | 34.9 | 190,066 |
| Q1 2023 | 43 | 25 | 81 | 11,047 | 29.6 | 145,607 | 27 | 18 | 35 | 2,241 | 23.3 | 52,107 | 16 | 7 | 46 | 8,806 | 34.4 | 93,500 |
| Q2 2023 | 63 | 60 | 119 | 141,044 | 28.8 | 1,473,423 | 42 | 34 | 59 | 9,076 | 28.1 | 175,973 | 21 | 26 | 60 | 131,968 | 29.4 | 1,297,450 |
| Q3 2023 | 23 | 38 | 82 | 24,741 | 42.8 | 517,790 | 14 | 24 | 39 | 19,361 | 41.4 | 421,750 | 9 | 14 | 43 | 5,380 | 44.0 | 96,040 |
| Q4 2023 | 105 | 77 | 149 | 350,278 | 16.5 | 1,283,480 | 44 | 41 | 59 | 20,625 | 21.2 | 184,375 | 61 | 36 | 90 | 329,653 | 13.4 | 1,099,105 |
| Q1 2024 | 43 | 66 | 115 | 350,245 | 14.6 | 309,026 | 22 | 18 | 40 | 5,503 | 23.1 | 119,566 | 21 | 48 | 75 | 344,742 | 10.1 | 189,460 |
| Q2 2024 | 51 | 53 | 100 | 48,384 | 20.5 | 343,260 | 41 | 36 | 63 | 15,777 | 22.1 | 208,794 | 10 | 17 | 37 | 32,607 | 17.8 | 134,466 |
| Q3 2024 | 64 | 44 | 111 | 49,124 | 16.4 | 358,117 | 57 | 35 | 84 | 36,076 | 18.1 | 327,167 | 7 | 9 | 27 | 13,048 | 11.0 | 30,950 |
| Q4 2024 | 42 | 58 | 109 | 97,426 | 17.2 | 1,421,465 | 18 | 41 | 67 | 13,639 | 23.1 | 134,035 | 24 | 17 | 42 | 83,787 | 7.9 | 1,287,430 |
| Q1 2025 | 66 | 38 | 117 | 42,098 | 18.8 | 780,990 | 19 | 16 | 45 | 4,176 | 34.8 | 118,140 | 47 | 22 | 72 | 37,922 | 8.8 | 662,850 |
| Q2 2025 | 42 | 78 | 121 | 109,584 | 14.7 | 589,950 | 25 | 30 | 54 | 77,899 | 25.5 | 435,920 | 17 | 48 | 67 | 31,685 | 5.9 | 154,030 |
| Q3 2025 | 28 | 20 | 42 | 121,785 | 26.1 | 605,020 | 18 | 16 | 29 | 22,598 | 31.2 | 134,000 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 99,187 | 14.8 | 471,020 |
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Primary industries
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 30.0 | 420 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 30.0 | 420 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 170 | 29.0 | 4,930 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 170 | 29.0 | 4,930 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 170 | 63.0 | 10,710 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 170 | 63.0 | 10,710 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 170 | 38.0 | 6,460 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 170 | 38.0 | 6,460 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 550 | 13.0 | 7,150 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 550 | 13.0 | 7,150 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 465 | 29.5 | 16,940 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 465 | 29.5 | 16,940 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 113 | 63.0 | 7,120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 113 | 63.0 | 7,120 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Utilities
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2023 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 816 | 6.0 | 2,430 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 1 | 3 | 816 | 6.0 | 2,430 |
| Q3 2023 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 750 | 26.5 | 20,140 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 2 | 2 | 750 | 26.5 | 20,140 |
| Q4 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 90 | 10.0 | 900 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | 1 | 90 | 10.0 | 900 |
| Q3 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 90 | 55.0 | 4,950 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 1 | 1 | 90 | 55.0 | 4,950 |
| Q4 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 238 | 14.3 | 2,740 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 0 | 3 | 238 | 14.3 | 2,740 |
| Q3 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 85 | 24.5 | 1,570 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 2 | 85 | 24.5 | 1,570 |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Construction
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1,067 | 27.0 | 18,410 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1,067 | 27.0 | 18,410 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12.0 | 60 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12.0 | 60 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 168 | 26.0 | 4,370 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 168 | 26.0 | 4,370 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 168 | 10.0 | 1,680 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 168 | 10.0 | 1,680 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2024 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2024 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 55 | 14.3 | 760 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 55 | 14.3 | 760 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2024 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 474 | 6.5 | 5,902 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 474 | 6.5 | 5,902 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2025 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 72,491 | 18.3 | 328,000 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 72,491 | 18.3 | 328,000 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2025 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8,791 | 9.0 | 28,030 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8,791 | 9.0 | 28,030 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Manufacturing
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 873 | 4.1 | 3,910 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 873 | 4.1 | 3,910 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2023 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 902 | 19.7 | 18,417 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 902 | 19.7 | 18,417 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2023 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 3,494 | 22.8 | 51,650 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 3,494 | 22.8 | 51,650 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2023 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 2,615 | 27.3 | 67,570 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 2,615 | 27.3 | 67,570 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2023 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14,948 | 14.3 | 52,613 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14,948 | 14.3 | 52,613 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2024 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 1,876 | 12.6 | 22,520 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 1,876 | 12.6 | 22,520 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2024 | 16 | 8 | 21 | 5,140 | 17.3 | 83,082 | 16 | 8 | 21 | 5,140 | 17.3 | 83,082 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2024 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 4,277 | 28.8 | 61,640 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 4,277 | 28.8 | 61,640 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2024 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 1,485 | 18.1 | 16,763 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 1,485 | 18.1 | 16,763 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2025 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 780 | 31.6 | 17,890 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 780 | 31.6 | 17,890 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2025 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 320 | 46.8 | 12,810 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 320 | 46.8 | 12,810 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2025 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 812 | 36.7 | 19,570 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 812 | 36.7 | 19,570 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Wholesale and retail trade
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 343 | 63.9 | 22,200 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 79 | 73.7 | 5,980 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 264 | 62.5 | 16,220 |
| Q1 2023 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 300 | 61.1 | 18,200 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 35 | 40.5 | 1,040 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 265 | 63.0 | 17,160 |
| Q2 2023 | 7 | 4 | 30 | 567 | 52.2 | 21,530 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 302 | 21.0 | 4,080 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 265 | 63.5 | 17,450 |
| Q3 2023 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 5,519 | 61.6 | 115,230 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5,261 | 43.7 | 97,550 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 258 | 67.6 | 17,680 |
| Q4 2023 | 4 | 25 | 30 | 938 | 30.9 | 16,360 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 680 | 26.6 | 8,050 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 258 | 32.8 | 8,310 |
| Q1 2024 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 187 | 43.0 | 6,770 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 187 | 43.0 | 6,770 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2024 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5,324 | 24.8 | 15,720 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5,324 | 24.8 | 15,720 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2024 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 14,617 | 16.5 | 156,677 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 14,617 | 16.5 | 156,677 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2024 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 5,180 | 42.9 | 19,300 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 5,180 | 42.9 | 19,300 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2025 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 156 | 47.5 | 7,560 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 156 | 47.5 | 7,560 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2025 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 384 | 62.3 | 6,150 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 384 | 62.3 | 6,150 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 274 | 52.5 | 3,050 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 274 | 52.5 | 3,050 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Transportation
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 3,078 | 30.2 | 23,880 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 3,078 | 30.2 | 23,880 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2023 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 763 | 23.7 | 15,910 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 763 | 23.7 | 15,910 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2023 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 2,429 | 38.8 | 58,140 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 1,604 | 42.2 | 54,470 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 825 | 10.0 | 3,670 |
| Q3 2023 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8,707 | 27.9 | 106,400 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7,746 | 36.2 | 103,520 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 961 | 3.0 | 2,880 |
| Q4 2023 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 2,098 | 20.3 | 43,560 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 2,098 | 20.3 | 43,560 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2024 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 1,212 | 23.8 | 32,520 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 1,212 | 23.8 | 32,520 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2024 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 1,755 | 15.6 | 16,090 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 1,574 | 17.5 | 15,890 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 181 | 2.0 | 200 |
| Q3 2024 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 12,931 | 11.7 | 39,470 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 12,455 | 14.3 | 37,930 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 476 | 4.4 | 1,540 |
| Q4 2024 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 55,810 | 22.6 | 1,251,410 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 2,453 | 31.3 | 34,400 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 53,357 | 8.2 | 1,217,010 |
| Q1 2025 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 835 | 28.7 | 19,610 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 378 | 51.2 | 19,290 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 457 | 0.5 | 320 |
| Q2 2025 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 5,701 | 18.8 | 62,060 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2,849 | 31.3 | 45,290 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2,852 | 1.4 | 16,770 |
| Q3 2025 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 63,883 | 15.3 | 251,380 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 10,983 | 19.0 | 39,780 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 52,900 | 4.0 | 211,600 |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Information and culture
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 96 | 60.5 | 3,360 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 92.0 | 1,330 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 70 | 29.0 | 2,030 |
| Q4 2023 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 667 | 16.0 | 17,070 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 597 | 14.4 | 15,390 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 70 | 24.0 | 1,680 |
| Q1 2024 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 484 | 34.7 | 21,720 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 484 | 34.7 | 21,720 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2024 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 480 | 59.5 | 28,890 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 480 | 59.5 | 28,890 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 615 | 39.5 | 21,280 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 275 | 65.0 | 17,880 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 340 | 14.0 | 3,400 |
| Q4 2024 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 545 | 3.5 | 1,920 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 545 | 3.5 | 1,920 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 9.0 | 170 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 9.0 | 170 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 11.0 | 200 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 11.0 | 200 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 92.0 | 1,640 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 92.0 | 1,640 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Finance and professional services
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 234 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 217 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Q1 2023 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 252 | 9.9 | 250 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 24.0 | 230 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 217 | 1.4 | 20 |
| Q2 2023 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 924 | 5.9 | 11,963 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 707 | 9.8 | 11,523 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 217 | 2.8 | 440 |
| Q3 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1,700 | 24.0 | 40,800 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1,700 | 24.0 | 40,800 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1,714 | 40.0 | 42,420 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1,714 | 40.0 | 42,420 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2024 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 1,352 | 37.3 | 43,172 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 852 | 18.7 | 15,152 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 500 | 56.0 | 28,020 |
| Q2 2024 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 1,424 | 30.3 | 36,632 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 924 | 25.8 | 20,322 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 500 | 37.0 | 16,310 |
| Q3 2024 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 717 | 8.5 | 10,480 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 517 | 13.0 | 9,680 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 200 | 4.0 | 800 |
| Q4 2024 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1,424 | 16.0 | 40,350 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 824 | 8.0 | 6,750 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 600 | 56.0 | 33,600 |
| Q1 2025 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 829 | 7.3 | 10,780 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 15.0 | 380 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 790 | 4.2 | 10,400 |
| Q2 2025 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 527 | 12.3 | 4,700 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 74 | 36.3 | 2,320 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 453 | 5.7 | 2,380 |
| Q3 2025 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 41.0 | 1,250 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 60.0 | 660 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 22.0 | 590 |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Education, health, and social services
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 59,001 | 10.3 | 171,371 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 9 | 8 | 11 | 59,001 | 10.3 | 171,371 |
| Q1 2023 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 7,364 | 8.4 | 68,050 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 134 | 4.0 | 540 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 7,230 | 10.4 | 67,510 |
| Q2 2023 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 8,820 | 9.7 | 82,370 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 16.0 | 420 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 8,794 | 9.3 | 81,950 |
| Q3 2023 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2,288 | 8.1 | 13,570 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2,288 | 8.1 | 13,570 |
| Q4 2023 | 53 | 6 | 57 | 327,447 | 5.1 | 1,063,435 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 1.0 | 10 | 52 | 6 | 56 | 327,433 | 5.2 | 1,063,425 |
| Q1 2024 | 10 | 48 | 61 | 341,976 | 2.8 | 150,080 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0.0 | 0 | 10 | 47 | 60 | 341,962 | 2.8 | 150,080 |
| Q2 2024 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 28,348 | 4.1 | 67,556 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 93 | 1.0 | 90 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 28,255 | 4.4 | 67,466 |
| Q3 2024 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 11,092 | 5.8 | 13,440 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 665 | 5.0 | 4,420 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 10,427 | 6.0 | 9,020 |
| Q4 2024 | 14 | 8 | 23 | 25,384 | 5.5 | 18,680 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 3.0 | 200 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 25,319 | 5.6 | 18,480 |
| Q1 2025 | 48 | 20 | 63 | 28,717 | 8.6 | 342,985 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1,742 | 4.8 | 11,450 | 39 | 19 | 54 | 26,975 | 9.3 | 331,535 |
| Q2 2025 | 6 | 42 | 49 | 18,363 | 6.6 | 88,330 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 317 | 6.8 | 1,990 | 5 | 35 | 40 | 18,046 | 6.6 | 86,340 |
| Q3 2025 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11,257 | 16.6 | 190,920 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,000 | 19.0 | 19,000 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10,257 | 16.0 | 171,920 |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Entertainment and hospitality
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 138 | 59.3 | 8,320 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 138 | 59.3 | 8,320 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2023 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 197 | 58.3 | 10,980 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 197 | 58.3 | 10,980 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2023 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 3,228 | 21.7 | 48,590 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 2,773 | 24.1 | 43,120 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 455 | 12.0 | 5,470 |
| Q3 2023 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 2,130 | 56.9 | 128,350 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 1,675 | 55.5 | 100,150 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 455 | 61.7 | 28,200 |
| Q4 2023 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 406 | 39.4 | 20,652 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 406 | 39.4 | 20,652 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2024 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 878 | 28.2 | 20,884 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 878 | 28.2 | 20,884 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2024 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1,692 | 35.7 | 37,650 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1,692 | 35.7 | 37,650 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2024 | 28 | 7 | 33 | 3,215 | 13.8 | 38,180 | 28 | 7 | 33 | 3,215 | 13.8 | 38,180 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2024 | 2 | 15 | 28 | 2,632 | 21.8 | 48,810 | 1 | 14 | 27 | 2,613 | 22.6 | 48,800 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1.0 | 10 |
| Q1 2025 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 1,055 | 50.7 | 61,400 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 1,055 | 50.7 | 61,400 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 2025 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 974 | 19.7 | 22,220 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 974 | 19.7 | 22,220 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 2025 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 589 | 28.0 | 15,150 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 589 | 28.0 | 15,150 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Public administration
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | Work stoppages started in specified period | Work stoppages terminated in specified period | Work stoppages in effect in specified period | Maximum number of workers involved in work stoppages | Duration of work stoppages in days (average) (Avg) | Person-days not worked | |
| Q4 2022 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 899 | 2.2 | 2,475 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 4 | 5 | 899 | 2.2 | 2,475 |
| Q1 2023 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1,094 | 9.2 | 8,810 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1,094 | 9.2 | 8,810 |
| Q2 2023 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 120,596 | 14.4 | 1,186,040 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 6 | 9 | 120,596 | 14.4 | 1,186,040 |
| Q3 2023 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 598 | 20.6 | 11,540 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 4 | 7 | 598 | 20.6 | 11,540 |
| Q4 2023 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 1,892 | 17.1 | 25,690 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 9 | 8 | 12 | 1,892 | 17.1 | 25,690 |
| Q1 2024 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 2,280 | 27.8 | 11,360 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 5 | 1 | 9 | 2,280 | 27.8 | 11,360 |
| Q2 2024 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 3,581 | 29.3 | 49,590 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 5 | 12 | 3,581 | 29.3 | 49,590 |
| Q3 2024 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1,515 | 19.1 | 11,240 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1,515 | 19.1 | 11,240 |
| Q4 2024 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 4,492 | 8.5 | 18,330 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 7 | 12 | 4,492 | 8.5 | 18,330 |
| Q1 2025 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9,700 | 12.6 | 320,595 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9,700 | 12.6 | 320,595 |
| Q2 2025 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10,096 | 2.5 | 45,800 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10,096 | 2.5 | 45,800 |
| Q3 2025 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 35,918 | 12.5 | 85,340 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 0 | 4 | 35,918 | 12.5 | 85,340 |
Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. January data are preliminary, subject to updates. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.