Work-Sharing Program statistics since March 31, 2024

Notes

1. The data produced have been compiled since March 31, 2024.
2. Work-Sharing agreements have a duration of 26 weeks plus a possibility of extension of 12 weeks (for a maximum total of 38 weeks). All Work-Sharing agreements start on a Sunday and end on a Saturday.
3. Estimated data may vary from week to week depending on a number of factors such as: amendments made to an agreement, agreement termination or withdrawal, etc.
4. The estimated number of layoffs averted is calculated by taking into account the sum of the number of layoffs averted for each period. These data are selected from the period(s) with the highest levels throughout the duration of the agreement.
5. The estimated number of employees participating in Work-Sharing is calculated by taking into account the sum of the number of employees participating for each period. These data are selected from the period(s) with the highest levels throughout the duration of the agreement.
6. Processing times is calculated based on the date the application was received by Service Canada until a decision is rendered and is the average time for all applications processed by Service Canada. Employers are required to submit their applications a minimum of 10 business days prior to the requested start date of the agreement. The average processing time is calculated based on business days, which excludes weekends and statutory holidays.
7. Source of data: Common System for Grants and Contributions (CSGC) - Project Life Cycle Module. The data is extracted from CSGC, which is an operational database designed to support the management of Grants and Contributions and Work-Sharing within Employment and Social Development Canada.