Work-Sharing (WS) Program Statistics

The Work-Sharing (WS) Program is an adjustment program through Employment Insurance (EI) involving employers, employees and Service Canada. It is designed to help employers and employees avoid layoffs when there is a temporary reduction in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the control of the employer.

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has compiled data on various metrics related to WS applications and agreements. We have also archived statistics related to the WS special measures for employers affected by COVID-19.

Data and Resources

Additional Info

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:30 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:30 (UTC)
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geographic_scope ["0"]
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open_canada_date_published 2022-09-26 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"fr": ["Travail partagé", "Assurance-emploi", "COVID 19", "Coronavirus", "AE", "Soutien financier", "TP"], "en": ["Work-Sharing", "Employment Insurance", "COVID 19", "Coronavirus", "EI", "Financial Support", "WS"]}
open_canada_subject ["economics_and_industry", "labour"]
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title_fr Statistiques du programme de Travail partagé (TP)
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