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Work stoppages by sector and month

Publication date: May 31, 2026

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
June 2025 12 53 95 91,065 5.3 977,040 7 19 41 72,327 9.0 957,780 5 34 54 18,738 2.5 19,260
July 2025 18 22 60 18,163 8.4 60,420 16 15 38 11,707 12.1 57,130 2 7 22 6,456 2.1 3,290
August 2025 6 6 44 18,704 10.0 63,180 6 4 29 13,447 13.8 62,040 0 2 15 5,257 2.6 1,140
September 2025 16 12 54 106,558 9.6 444,880 8 11 33 3,888 12.2 39,740 8 1 21 102,670 5.5 405,140
October 2025 13 18 55 144,172 9.7 1,437,140 7 8 29 2,648 12.9 28,640 6 10 26 141,524 6.2 1,408,500
November 2025 8 13 45 65,052 8.8 51,220 7 7 28 7,118 11.6 40,010 1 6 17 57,934 4.3 11,210
December 2025 4 8 36 6,104 12.3 25,520 2 5 23 1,337 16.0 15,380 2 3 13 4,767 5.5 10,140
January 2026 5 5 33 4,109 13.0 33,126 4 4 22 1,383 16.7 19,446 1 1 11 2,726 5.7 13,680
February 2026 5 10 33 9,243 9.2 26,043 3 8 21 986 12.0 10,438 2 2 12 8,257 4.3 15,605
March 2026 9 3 32 11,765 9.9 20,110 7 2 20 1,553 12.5 12,080 2 1 12 10,212 5.6 8,030
April 2026 32 3 61 14,465 12.4 79,984 26 2 44 3,913 14.6 53,004 6 1 17 10,552 6.8 26,980
May 2026 45 6 103 21,474 12.3 132,214 19 6 61 5,895 16.0 91,974 26 0 42 15,579 6.9 40,240

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 1 2 4 2,308 15.5 33,060 1 2 4 2,308 15.5 33,060
July 2025 0 0 2 122 21.5 2,610 0 0 2 122 21.5 2,610
August 2025 3 1 5 10,589 14.8 35,460 3 1 5 10,589 14.8 35,460
September 2025 1 0 5 321 22.2 6,660 0 0 4 282 23.5 6,000 1 0 1 39 17.0 660
October 2025 2 2 7 673 15.6 7,860 1 1 5 384 15.8 5,430 1 1 2 289 15.0 2,430
November 2025 0 2 5 333 15.4 4,550 0 1 4 294 17.5 4,280 0 1 1 39 7.0 270
December 2025 0 0 3 192 22.0 4,220 0 0 3 192 22.0 4,220
January 2026 0 1 3 192 15.3 2,710 0 1 3 192 15.3 2,710
February 2026 0 0 2 116 19.5 2,250 0 0 2 116 19.5 2,250
March 2026 1 0 3 122 15.0 2,560 1 0 3 122 15.0 2,560
April 2026 1 0 4 224 18.8 3,660 1 0 4 224 18.8 3,660
May 2026 5 1 9 718 12.9 7,390 2 1 6 293 16.8 5,260 3 0 3 425 5.0 2,130

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 11 51 91 88,757 4.8 943,980 6 17 37 70,019 8.3 924,720 5 34 54 18,738 2.5 19,260
July 2025 18 22 58 18,041 7.9 57,810 16 15 36 11,585 11.5 54,520 2 7 22 6,456 2.1 3,290
August 2025 3 5 39 8,115 9.4 27,720 3 3 24 2,858 13.6 26,580 0 2 15 5,257 2.6 1,140
September 2025 15 12 49 106,237 8.3 438,220 8 11 29 3,606 10.6 33,740 7 1 20 102,631 5.0 404,480
October 2025 11 16 48 143,499 8.9 1,429,280 6 7 24 2,264 12.3 23,210 5 9 24 141,235 5.4 1,406,070
November 2025 8 11 40 64,719 8.0 46,670 7 6 24 6,824 10.6 35,730 1 5 16 57,895 4.1 10,940
December 2025 4 8 33 5,912 11.4 21,300 2 5 20 1,145 15.2 11,160 2 3 13 4,767 5.5 10,140
January 2026 5 4 30 3,917 12.8 30,416 4 3 19 1,191 16.9 16,736 1 1 11 2,726 5.7 13,680
February 2026 5 10 31 9,127 8.5 23,793 3 8 19 870 11.3 8,188 2 2 12 8,257 4.3 15,605
March 2026 8 3 29 11,643 9.4 17,550 6 2 17 1,431 12.1 9,520 2 1 12 10,212 5.6 8,030
April 2026 31 3 57 14,241 12.0 76,324 25 2 40 3,689 14.2 49,344 6 1 17 10,552 6.8 26,980
May 2026 40 5 94 20,756 12.2 124,824 17 5 55 5,602 15.9 86,714 23 0 39 15,154 7.0 38,110

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 12 53 95 91,065 5.3 977,040 7 19 41 72,327 9.0 957,780 5 34 54 18,738 2.5 19,260
July 2025 18 22 60 18,163 8.4 60,420 16 15 38 11,707 12.1 57,130 2 7 22 6,456 2.1 3,290
August 2025 6 6 44 18,704 10.0 63,180 6 4 29 13,447 13.8 62,040 0 2 15 5,257 2.6 1,140
September 2025 16 12 54 106,558 9.6 444,880 8 11 33 3,888 12.2 39,740 8 1 21 102,670 5.5 405,140
October 2025 13 18 55 144,172 9.7 1,437,140 7 8 29 2,648 12.9 28,640 6 10 26 141,524 6.2 1,408,500
November 2025 8 13 45 65,052 8.8 51,220 7 7 28 7,118 11.6 40,010 1 6 17 57,934 4.3 11,210
December 2025 4 8 36 6,104 12.3 25,520 2 5 23 1,337 16.0 15,380 2 3 13 4,767 5.5 10,140
January 2026 5 5 33 4,109 13.0 33,126 4 4 22 1,383 16.7 19,446 1 1 11 2,726 5.7 13,680
February 2026 5 10 33 9,243 9.2 26,043 3 8 21 986 12.0 10,438 2 2 12 8,257 4.3 15,605
March 2026 9 3 32 11,765 9.9 20,110 7 2 20 1,553 12.5 12,080 2 1 12 10,212 5.6 8,030
April 2026 32 3 61 14,465 12.4 79,984 26 2 44 3,913 14.6 53,004 6 1 17 10,552 6.8 26,980
May 2026 45 6 103 21,474 12.3 132,214 19 6 61 5,895 16.0 91,974 26 0 42 15,579 6.9 40,240

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 2 1 2 2,159 15.5 30,690 2 1 2 2,159 15.5 30,690
July 2025 2 2 3 373 16.0 4,450 2 2 3 373 16.0 4,450
August 2025 1 1 2 10,332 17.0 31,480 1 1 2 10,332 17.0 31,480
September 2025 3 0 4 52,957 11.8 212,350 1 0 2 57 19.5 750 2 0 2 52,900 4.0 211,600
October 2025 2 2 6 53,029 13.3 424,540 1 1 3 78 21.0 1,290 1 1 3 52,951 5.7 423,250
November 2025 1 2 5 52,985 13.0 1,300 1 0 3 85 21.7 1,300 0 2 2 52,900 0.0 0
December 2025 0 1 3 85 29.0 1,750 0 1 3 85 29.0 1,750
January 2026 0 0 2 53 30.5 1,160 0 0 2 53 30.5 1,160
February 2026 0 1 2 53 28.0 1,060 0 1 2 53 28.0 1,060
March 2026 0 0 1 21 31.0 470 0 0 1 21 31.0 470
April 2026 0 0 1 21 30.0 450 0 0 1 21 30.0 450
May 2026 1 0 2 324 16.0 770 1 0 2 324 16.0 770

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 1 0 1 30 18.0 540 1 0 1 30 18.0 540
July 2025 0 1 1 30 15.0 450 0 1 1 30 15.0 450
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026 1 1 1 16 3.0 48 1 1 1 16 3.0 48

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025
July 2025 1 0 1 30 3.0 90 1 0 1 30 3.0 90
August 2025 0 0 1 30 20.0 600 0 0 1 30 20.0 600
September 2025 0 0 1 30 20.0 600 0 0 1 30 20.0 600
October 2025 0 0 1 30 22.0 660 0 0 1 30 22.0 660
November 2025 0 1 1 30 6.0 180 0 1 1 30 6.0 180
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025
July 2025 3 3 3 5,170 10.7 13,550 3 3 3 5,170 10.7 13,550
August 2025 1 0 1 1,000 7.0 7,000 1 0 1 1,000 7.0 7,000
September 2025 1 1 2 1,026 14.0 12,420 0 1 1 1,000 12.0 12,000 1 0 1 26 16.0 420
October 2025 2 1 3 429 5.3 2,870 1 0 1 203 8.0 1,620 1 1 2 226 4.0 1,250
November 2025 0 2 2 403 9.5 3,830 0 1 1 203 9.0 1,830 0 1 1 200 10.0 2,000
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026 1 1 1 80 14.0 1,120 1 1 1 80 14.0 1,120
April 2026 30 0 30 3,095 12.9 39,959 25 0 25 2,445 12.6 30,859 5 0 5 650 14.0 9,100
May 2026 8 1 38 4,000 17.6 69,626 8 1 33 3,350 17.2 56,626 0 0 5 650 20.0 13,000

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 6 45 74 84,264 2.5 856,720 1 11 23 65,812 5.0 843,480 5 34 51 18,452 1.4 13,240
July 2025 7 10 36 7,660 4.3 12,400 7 5 19 1,547 7.8 11,030 0 5 17 6,113 0.2 1,370
August 2025 2 1 28 6,419 5.4 9,860 2 1 16 1,244 9.4 9,800 0 0 12 5,175 0.1 60
September 2025 3 9 30 6,554 4.7 12,730 3 8 18 1,379 7.2 8,500 0 1 12 5,175 0.9 4,230
October 2025 5 5 26 6,132 5.0 8,650 4 3 14 962 8.1 6,280 1 2 12 5,170 1.3 2,370
November 2025 5 5 26 10,477 5.3 33,480 5 4 16 6,136 7.1 28,220 0 1 10 4,341 2.4 5,260
December 2025 4 7 25 5,310 6.8 8,160 2 4 14 967 10.1 7,350 2 3 11 4,343 2.5 810
January 2026 3 2 21 2,855 9.6 13,760 3 2 13 988 13.8 13,190 0 0 8 1,867 2.8 570
February 2026 2 5 21 7,962 5.8 11,000 1 4 12 542 8.3 4,900 1 1 9 7,420 2.4 6,100
March 2026 7 0 23 10,899 6.5 8,910 5 0 13 1,089 8.8 5,540 2 0 10 9,810 3.4 3,370
April 2026 2 1 25 11,071 9.8 34,420 1 1 14 1,191 14.9 16,690 1 0 11 9,880 3.5 17,730
May 2026 10 2 34 11,933 11.1 34,550 8 2 21 1,989 14.8 32,380 2 0 13 9,944 5.2 2,170

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 2 6 12 4,332 11.3 83,970 2 6 9 4,046 8.1 77,950 0 0 3 286 21.0 6,020
July 2025 3 5 9 4,495 10.6 21,770 2 3 5 4,182 11.2 19,940 1 2 4 313 9.8 1,830
August 2025 1 4 5 436 12.4 5,180 1 2 3 384 14.7 4,700 0 2 2 52 9.0 480
September 2025 3 0 4 10,635 10.8 135,680 1 0 2 595 14.0 5,600 2 0 2 10,040 7.5 130,080
October 2025 2 3 6 10,687 10.0 115,810 1 1 3 603 10.3 5,050 1 2 3 10,084 9.7 110,760
November 2025 1 0 4 502 16.0 4,980 0 0 2 78 19.0 1,480 1 0 2 424 13.0 3,500
December 2025 0 0 4 502 22.0 11,050 0 0 2 78 22.0 1,720 0 0 2 424 22.0 9,330
January 2026 2 2 6 994 15.3 15,216 1 1 3 135 17.0 2,106 1 1 3 859 13.7 13,110
February 2026 2 2 6 1,075 9.7 11,613 2 1 4 260 8.5 2,218 0 1 2 815 12.0 9,395
March 2026 0 2 4 632 15.0 7,910 0 1 3 252 16.3 3,730 0 1 1 380 11.0 4,180
April 2026 0 1 2 145 18.5 2,675 0 1 2 145 18.5 2,675
May 2026 24 0 25 5,055 5.6 26,470 0 0 1 70 20.0 1,400 24 0 24 4,985 5.0 25,070

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 0 1 1 27 13.0 350 0 1 1 27 13.0 350
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025 1 0 1 35 6.0 150 1 0 1 35 6.0 150
October 2025 0 1 1 35 10.0 350 0 1 1 35 10.0 350
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026 1 0 1 22 5.0 110 1 0 1 22 5.0 110
March 2026 0 0 1 22 22.0 480 0 0 1 22 22.0 480
April 2026 0 1 1 22 7.0 150 0 1 1 22 7.0 150
May 2026

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026 1 1 1 35 10.0 350 1 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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025 2 0 2 304 15.0 3,120 1 0 1 265 13.0 2,460 1 0 1 39 17.0 660
October 2025 1 1 3 46,378 22.7 743,870 0 0 1 265 31.0 5,870 1 1 2 46,113 18.5 738,000
November 2025 0 2 2 304 7.0 1,590 0 1 1 265 7.0 1,320 0 1 1 39 7.0 270
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 1 0 5 253 23.6 4,770 1 0 5 253 23.6 4,770
July 2025 2 1 7 405 22.6 7,710 2 1 7 405 22.6 7,710
August 2025 1 0 7 487 23.6 9,060 1 0 7 487 23.6 9,060
September 2025 3 2 10 35,017 20.3 67,830 1 2 8 557 21.8 10,280 2 0 2 34,460 14.5 57,550
October 2025 1 5 9 27,452 16.6 140,390 0 2 6 502 19.5 8,180 1 3 3 26,950 10.7 132,210
November 2025 1 1 5 351 18.4 5,860 1 1 5 351 18.4 5,860
December 2025 0 0 4 207 24.3 4,560 0 0 4 207 24.3 4,560
January 2026 0 1 4 207 19.0 2,990 0 1 4 207 19.0 2,990
February 2026 0 2 3 131 21.0 2,260 0 2 3 131 21.0 2,260
March 2026 1 0 2 111 20.5 1,220 1 0 2 111 20.5 1,220
April 2026 0 0 2 111 25.5 2,330 0 0 2 111 25.5 2,330
May 2026 0 1 2 111 16.5 400 0 1 2 111 16.5 400

Legend: The dash () symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 12 53 95 91,065 5.3 977,040 7 19 41 72,327 9.0 957,780 5 34 54 18,738 2.5 19,260
July 2025 18 22 60 18,163 8.4 60,420 16 15 38 11,707 12.1 57,130 2 7 22 6,456 2.1 3,290
August 2025 6 6 44 18,704 10.0 63,180 6 4 29 13,447 13.8 62,040 0 2 15 5,257 2.6 1,140
September 2025 16 12 54 106,558 9.6 444,880 8 11 33 3,888 12.2 39,740 8 1 21 102,670 5.5 405,140
October 2025 13 18 55 144,172 9.7 1,437,140 7 8 29 2,648 12.9 28,640 6 10 26 141,524 6.2 1,408,500
November 2025 8 13 45 65,052 8.8 51,220 7 7 28 7,118 11.6 40,010 1 6 17 57,934 4.3 11,210
December 2025 4 8 36 6,104 12.3 25,520 2 5 23 1,337 16.0 15,380 2 3 13 4,767 5.5 10,140
January 2026 5 5 33 4,109 13.0 33,126 4 4 22 1,383 16.7 19,446 1 1 11 2,726 5.7 13,680
February 2026 5 10 33 9,243 9.2 26,043 3 8 21 986 12.0 10,438 2 2 12 8,257 4.3 15,605
March 2026 9 3 32 11,765 9.9 20,110 7 2 20 1,553 12.5 12,080 2 1 12 10,212 5.6 8,030
April 2026 32 3 61 14,465 12.4 79,984 26 2 44 3,913 14.6 53,004 6 1 17 10,552 6.8 26,980
May 2026 45 6 103 21,474 12.3 132,214 19 6 61 5,895 16.0 91,974 26 0 42 15,579 6.9 40,240

Note: Work stoppage data cover strikes and lockouts that amount to 10 or more person-days not worked. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 1 0 2 465 18.5 9,200 1 0 2 465 18.5 9,200
July 2025 1 2 3 472 8.7 2,520 1 2 3 472 8.7 2,520
August 2025 0 0 1 113 20.0 2,260 0 0 1 113 20.0 2,260
September 2025 0 0 1 113 21.0 2,370 0 0 1 113 21.0 2,370
October 2025 1 0 2 127 22.0 2,810 1 0 2 127 22.0 2,810
November 2025 1 0 3 136 14.7 2,580 1 0 3 136 14.7 2,580
December 2025 0 0 3 136 22.0 3,010 0 0 3 136 22.0 3,010
January 2026 0 0 3 136 21.3 2,880 0 0 3 136 21.3 2,880
February 2026 0 2 3 136 18.3 2,360 0 2 3 136 18.3 2,360
March 2026 0 0 1 14 22.0 320 0 0 1 14 22.0 320
April 2026 0 0 1 14 22.0 320 0 0 1 14 22.0 320
May 2026 0 0 1 14 21.0 290 0 0 1 14 21.0 290

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 2 0 3 238 10.3 2,080 2 0 3 238 10.3 2,080
July 2025 1 1 4 268 1.8 310 1 1 4 268 1.8 310
August 2025 0 0 3 213 6.7 600 0 0 3 213 6.7 600
September 2025 0 0 3 213 6.7 600 0 0 3 213 6.7 600
October 2025 1 0 4 228 6.0 690 1 0 4 228 6.0 690
November 2025 0 1 4 228 1.5 180 0 1 4 228 1.5 180
December 2025 0 1 3 198 0.0 0 0 1 3 198 0.0 0
January 2026 0 0 2 183 0.0 0 0 0 2 183 0.0 0
February 2026 0 0 2 183 0.0 0 0 0 2 183 0.0 0
March 2026 0 0 2 183 0.0 0 0 0 2 183 0.0 0
April 2026 0 0 2 183 0.0 0 0 0 2 183 0.0 0
May 2026 0 0 2 183 0.0 0 0 0 2 183 0.0 0

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 0 7 8 67,891 8.0 910,160 0 7 8 67,891 8.0 910,160
July 2025 3 4 4 8,791 9.0 28,030 3 4 4 8,791 9.0 28,030
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 0 1 3 174 14.0 2,570 0 1 3 174 14.0 2,570
July 2025 6 1 8 1,054 14.4 13,760 6 1 8 1,054 14.4 13,760
August 2025 2 2 9 834 17.4 13,970 2 2 9 834 17.4 13,970
September 2025 2 3 9 673 12.8 9,360 2 3 9 673 12.8 9,360
October 2025 2 1 8 789 12.3 7,450 2 1 8 789 12.3 7,450
November 2025 2 2 9 934 8.2 4,750 2 2 9 934 8.2 4,750
December 2025 0 1 7 766 13.6 7,790 0 1 7 766 13.6 7,790
January 2026 0 2 6 606 14.7 7,620 0 2 6 606 14.7 7,620
February 2026 2 1 6 511 10.0 4,880 2 1 6 511 10.0 4,880
March 2026 2 1 7 592 13.1 5,750 2 1 7 592 13.1 5,750
April 2026 1 1 7 587 15.6 8,300 1 1 7 587 15.6 8,300
May 2026 5 1 11 1,317 15.3 19,170 5 1 11 1,317 15.3 19,170

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. The 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 0 1 4 384 20.3 1,710 0 1 4 384 20.3 1,710
July 2025 0 0 3 63 28.0 1,770 0 0 3 63 28.0 1,770
August 2025 0 0 3 63 27.7 1,760 0 0 3 63 27.7 1,760
September 2025 1 1 4 328 23.8 4,180 1 1 4 328 23.8 4,180
October 2025 1 1 4 337 24.3 7,480 1 1 4 337 24.3 7,480
November 2025 1 2 4 828 19.5 8,420 1 2 4 828 19.5 8,420
December 2025 0 0 2 52 31.0 1,530 0 0 2 52 31.0 1,530
January 2026 1 0 3 57 21.3 1,540 1 0 3 57 21.3 1,540
February 2026 0 1 3 57 18.7 1,380 0 1 3 57 18.7 1,380
March 2026 3 0 5 670 13.6 2,760 3 0 5 670 13.6 2,760
April 2026 0 0 5 670 25.2 11,670 0 0 5 670 25.2 11,670
May 2026 1 1 6 681 21.2 13,970 1 1 6 681 21.2 13,970

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 3 2 13 5,360 4.3 41,560 2 1 7 2,678 7.1 31,430 1 1 6 2,682 1.0 10,130
July 2025 1 5 12 3,166 5.3 4,550 1 2 7 584 8.9 4,490 0 3 5 2,582 0.2 60
August 2025 1 1 8 13,305 4.5 32,080 1 1 6 10,844 5.8 32,020 0 0 2 2,461 0.5 60
September 2025 5 2 12 56,490 4.6 221,250 3 2 8 1,129 5.4 5,590 2 0 4 55,361 3.0 215,660
October 2025 2 3 12 56,176 6.0 430,310 1 2 7 764 7.6 5,000 1 1 5 55,412 3.8 425,310
November 2025 2 3 11 60,148 7.6 25,110 2 1 7 4,787 11.4 20,370 0 2 4 55,361 1.0 4,740
December 2025 1 5 9 2,719 12.8 2,620 1 3 7 258 16.4 2,620 0 2 2 2,461 0.0 0
January 2026 0 0 4 89 20.8 1,800 0 0 4 89 20.8 1,800
February 2026 1 2 5 164 13.8 1,620 1 2 5 164 13.8 1,620
March 2026 1 0 4 109 13.5 2,130 1 0 4 109 13.5 2,130
April 2026 0 1 4 109 17.3 1,855 0 1 4 109 17.3 1,855
May 2026 1 0 4 337 13.3 900 1 0 4 337 13.3 900

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 1 0 1 25 11.0 200 1 0 1 25 11.0 200
July 2025 0 0 1 25 31.0 550 0 0 1 25 31.0 550
August 2025 0 0 1 25 31.0 550 0 0 1 25 31.0 550
September 2025 0 0 1 25 30.0 540 0 0 1 25 30.0 540
October 2025 0 1 1 25 28.0 500 0 1 1 25 28.0 500
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 0 9 10 337 9.0 2,680 0 2 3 74 13.7 830 0 7 7 263 7.0 1,850
July 2025 1 0 2 38 15.5 480 0 0 1 11 22.0 240 1 0 1 27 9.0 240
August 2025 0 1 2 38 17.0 580 0 0 1 11 21.0 230 0 1 1 27 13.0 350
September 2025 0 1 1 11 17.0 190 0 1 1 11 17.0 190
October 2025
November 2025 1 0 1 29 2.0 60 1 0 1 29 2.0 60
December 2025 1 1 2 68 1.5 120 0 1 1 29 0.0 0 1 0 1 39 3.0 120
January 2026 1 0 2 61 9.0 400 1 0 1 22 18.0 400 0 0 1 39 0.0 0
February 2026 0 1 2 61 3.5 150 0 1 1 22 7.0 150 0 0 1 39 0.0 0
March 2026 0 0 1 39 0.0 0 0 0 1 39 0.0 0
April 2026 0 0 1 39 0.0 0 0 0 1 39 0.0 0
May 2026 1 0 2 86 2.5 240 1 0 1 47 5.0 240 0 0 1 39 0.0 0

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 2 33 41 12,806 1.2 5,230 0 7 9 317 0.3 150 2 26 32 12,489 1.5 5,080
July 2025 0 2 8 609 3.4 1,410 0 0 2 96 0.0 0 0 2 6 513 4.5 1,410
August 2025 1 1 7 1,253 1.7 7,130 1 0 3 1,096 2.3 7,000 0 1 4 157 1.3 130
September 2025 2 2 8 11,254 5.4 142,490 0 2 3 1,096 4.0 12,000 2 0 5 10,158 6.2 130,490
October 2025 4 4 10 56,721 6.4 850,770 1 1 2 245 4.0 1,620 3 3 8 56,476 7.0 849,150
November 2025 1 3 7 959 9.3 7,850 0 1 1 203 9.0 1,830 1 2 6 756 9.3 6,020
December 2025 1 0 5 519 13.8 10,020 1 0 5 519 13.8 10,020
January 2026 1 1 6 954 10.5 13,680 1 1 6 954 10.5 13,680
February 2026 0 2 5 910 9.0 9,945 0 2 5 910 9.0 9,945
March 2026 1 2 4 514 14.0 6,130 1 1 1 80 14.0 1,120 0 1 3 434 14.0 5,010
April 2026 31 0 33 3,219 12.8 41,029 25 0 25 2,445 12.6 30,859 6 0 8 774 13.1 10,170
May 2026 33 0 66 9,044 12.9 96,350 7 0 32 3,221 17.6 56,110 26 0 34 5,823 8.5 40,240

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 3 0 4 319 10.0 1,530 3 0 4 319 10.0 1,530
July 2025 5 6 9 611 9.1 5,770 5 6 9 611 9.1 5,770
August 2025 2 1 5 461 9.2 4,250 2 1 5 461 9.2 4,250
September 2025 2 2 6 513 11.5 5,510 2 2 6 513 11.5 5,510
October 2025 1 2 5 361 9.2 3,780 1 2 5 361 9.2 3,780
November 2025 0 1 3 201 12.3 2,000 0 1 3 201 12.3 2,000
December 2025 1 0 3 96 10.3 430 1 0 3 96 10.3 430
January 2026 2 2 5 473 10.0 5,206 2 2 5 473 10.0 5,206
February 2026 0 1 3 96 2.0 48 0 1 3 96 2.0 48
March 2026 0 0 2 88 0.0 0 0 0 2 88 0.0 0
April 2026 0 0 2 88 0.0 0 0 0 2 88 0.0 0
May 2026 4 4 6 278 6.5 1,294 4 4 6 278 6.5 1,294

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. 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
June 2025 0 0 6 3,066 0.2 120 0 0 6 3,066 0.2 120
July 2025 0 1 6 3,066 0.3 1,270 0 1 6 3,066 0.3 1,270
August 2025 0 0 5 2,399 0.0 0 0 0 5 2,399 0.0 0
September 2025 4 1 9 36,938 5.9 58,390 4 1 9 36,938 5.9 58,390
October 2025 1 6 9 29,408 6.8 133,350 1 6 9 29,408 6.8 133,350
November 2025 0 1 3 1,589 2.3 270 0 1 3 1,589 2.3 270
December 2025 0 0 2 1,550 0.0 0 0 0 2 1,550 0.0 0
January 2026 0 0 2 1,550 0.0 0 0 0 2 1,550 0.0 0
February 2026 2 0 4 7,125 1.5 5,660 2 0 4 7,125 1.5 5,660
March 2026 2 0 6 9,556 4.2 3,020 2 0 6 9,556 4.2 3,020
April 2026 0 1 6 9,556 1.7 16,810 0 1 6 9,556 1.7 16,810
May 2026 0 0 5 9,534 0.0 0 0 0 5 9,534 0.0 0

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 2026 figures are preliminary and subject to further revision. 2025 figures for Québec are preliminary and subject to further revision. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

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