Major wage settlements by jurisdiction (aggregated) and industry

Publication date: November 30, 2025

Table of Contents

Month

December 2024
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 16 126,425 52.6 5.3 3.7 4 9,004 48.0 4.8 3.2 12 117,421 52.9 5.4 3.7
Primary industries
Utilities 1 1,151 24.0 4.0 3.7 1 1,151 24.0 4.0 3.7
Construction
Manufacturing 1 1,400 60.0 8.0 4.5 1 1,400 60.0 8.0 4.5
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 3 4,394 48.0 4.0 3.1 2 2,594 48.0 4.7 3.2 1 1,800 48.0 3.0 3.0
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 1 6,295 72.0 0.0 3.6 1 6,295 72.0 0.0 3.6
Education, health, and social services 5 100,066 54.1 5.8 3.6 5 100,066 54.1 5.8 3.6
Entertainment and hospitality 1 561 24.0 10.0 6.9 1 561 24.0 10.0 6.9
Public administration 4 12,558 35.3 4.5 3.8 2 6,410 48.0 4.8 3.2 2 6,148 22.1 4.1 4.4

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

January 2025
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 12 17,823 52.3 5.5 3.5 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0 11 17,287 52.8 5.6 3.6
Primary industries 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0
Utilities 1 980 36.0 2.8 3.5 1 980 36.0 2.8 3.5
Construction
Manufacturing 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2
Wholesale and retail trade 1 4,947 72.0 6.0 3.3 1 4,947 72.0 6.0 3.3
Transportation
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 4 3,139 33.6 5.9 4.3 4 3,139 33.6 5.9 4.3
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 4 5,821 41.8 6.2 3.6 4 5,821 41.8 6.2 3.6

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

February 2025
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 10 17,191 44.6 4.5 3.5 6 13,227 45.4 4.8 3.7 4 3,964 41.8 3.6 2.7
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 5 5,557 41.9 5.0 3.7 5 5,557 41.9 5.0 3.7
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 4 3,964 41.8 3.6 2.7 4 3,964 41.8 3.6 2.7
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

March 2025
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 11 27,746 48.0 4.0 3.5 11 27,746 48.0 4.0 3.5
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 2 4,610 36.0 3.5 3.5 2 4,610 36.0 3.5 3.5
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 7 13,596 52.1 3.5 3.3 7 13,596 52.1 3.5 3.3
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 2 9,540 48.0 4.9 3.9 2 9,540 48.0 4.9 3.9

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

April 2025
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 16 180,340 46.6 6.1 4.5 1 6,000 36.0 3.0 3.0 15 174,340 46.9 6.2 4.6
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction 4 113,531 48.0 7.6 5.3 4 113,531 48.0 7.6 5.3
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade 1 878 60.0 6.7 3.9 1 878 60.0 6.7 3.9
Transportation 1 6,000 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 6,000 36.0 3.0 3.0
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 6 51,020 43.6 3.4 3.2 6 51,020 43.6 3.4 3.2
Entertainment and hospitality 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2
Public administration 3 7,305 57.4 3.2 2.8 3 7,305 57.4 3.2 2.8

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

May 2025
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 13 32,153 46.5 3.5 3.1 1 3,279 48.0 3.0 3.0 12 28,874 46.4 3.5 3.1
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction 3 9,533 47.9 2.7 2.5 3 9,533 47.9 2.7 2.5
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 2 4,069 45.7 3.3 3.3 1 3,279 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 790 36.0 4.8 4.3
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6
Education, health, and social services 2 7,024 46.4 2.9 2.9 2 7,024 46.4 2.9 2.9
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 5 9,977 47.3 4.5 3.4 5 9,977 47.3 4.5 3.4

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

June 2025
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 8 10,714 50.0 5.2 3.9 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1 6 8,132 50.7 5.2 3.9
Primary industries 1 1,918 60.0 10.6 5.1 1 1,918 60.0 10.6 5.1
Utilities 2 3,300 52.7 2.9 3.3 2 3,300 52.7 2.9 3.3
Construction 1 790 46.3 4.4 2.5 1 790 46.3 4.4 2.5
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 2 2,124 40.7 4.2 4.1 2 2,124 40.7 4.2 4.1
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

July 2025
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 9 52,483 48.0 6.9 2.3 5 6,161 45.7 3.5 3.2 4 46,322 48.3 7.4 2.2
Primary industries
Utilities 1 1,400 60.0 4.0 2.9 1 1,400 60.0 4.0 2.9
Construction 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 4 5,417 41.4 3.0 3.0 3 2,825 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 2,592 47.4 3.0 3.0
Information and culture 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4
Finance and professional services 1 836 36.0 4.0 3.5 1 836 36.0 4.0 3.5
Education, health, and social services 1 2,600 48.0 4.4 5.1 1 2,600 48.0 4.4 5.1
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

August 2025
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 6 15,615 51.9 3.2 3.4 2 12,600 55.2 3.2 3.2 4 3,015 38.0 3.6 4.1
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 2 12,600 55.2 3.2 3.2 2 12,600 55.2 3.2 3.2
Information and culture 1 800 35.4 2.7 3.0 1 800 35.4 2.7 3.0
Finance and professional services 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8
Education, health, and social services
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 2 1,585 40.1 3.6 4.4 2 1,585 40.1 3.6 4.4

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

September 2025
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 3 84,302 30.6 3.0 2.7 3 84,302 30.6 3.0 2.7
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 1 61,000 24.0 3.0 2.6 1 61,000 24.0 3.0 2.6
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 2 23,302 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 23,302 48.0 3.0 3.0

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

October 2025
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 21 38,908 48.0 3.1 3.2 1 1,000 60.0 5.5 3.5 20 37,908 47.7 3.0 3.2
Primary industries
Utilities 1 1,023 36.6 2.8 2.9 1 1,023 36.6 2.8 2.9
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 1 1,000 60.0 5.5 3.5 1 1,000 60.0 5.5 3.5
Education, health, and social services 19 36,885 48.0 3.0 3.2 19 36,885 48.0 3.0 3.2
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

November 2025
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 3 57,628 48.1 3.0 3.0 1 700 60.0 4.0 3.8 2 56,928 48.0 3.0 3.0
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 1 700 60.0 4.0 3.8 1 700 60.0 4.0 3.8
Education, health, and social services 1 22,928 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 22,928 48.0 3.0 3.0
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 1 34,000 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 34,000 48.0 3.0 3.0

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Quarter

Q4 2022
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 44 246,342 39.3 3.9 3.6 6 9,188 48.8 3.3 2.7 38 237,154 39.0 3.9 3.6
Primary industries
Utilities 1 780 35.9 1.0 2.3 1 780 35.9 1.0 2.3
Construction 1 790 30.1 12.5 6.7 1 790 30.1 12.5 6.7
Manufacturing 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2
Wholesale and retail trade 1 787 48.0 1.0 0.6 1 787 48.0 1.0 0.6
Transportation 4 4,088 51.5 3.2 2.8 4 4,088 51.5 3.2 2.8
Information and culture 1 600 36.0 2.0 2.0 1 600 36.0 2.0 2.0
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 21 197,159 38.2 4.1 3.8 21 197,159 38.2 4.1 3.8
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 13 39,578 43.5 2.7 2.4 1 4,500 48.0 3.5 2.8 12 35,078 42.9 2.5 2.4

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Q1 2023
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 30 61,655 42.6 4.3 3.4 5 11,340 55.9 1.3 2.6 25 50,315 39.6 5.0 3.6
Primary industries 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
Utilities 3 2,972 40.1 2.2 2.6 3 2,972 40.1 2.2 2.6
Construction 3 14,650 26.5 9.7 5.2 3 14,650 26.5 9.7 5.2
Manufacturing 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 3 4,553 34.5 1.4 1.8 2 1,837 31.7 3.6 3.0 1 2,716 36.4 0.0 1.0
Information and culture 1 6,918 63.0 0.0 2.2 1 6,918 63.0 0.0 2.2
Finance and professional services 1 635 36.0 4.5 4.2 1 635 36.0 4.5 4.2
Education, health, and social services 12 22,421 45.3 3.9 3.6 12 22,421 45.3 3.9 3.6
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 5 8,160 53.1 2.0 2.2 1 1,950 60.0 2.8 2.9 4 6,210 50.9 1.8 2.0

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Q2 2023
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 50 302,588 42.7 2.4 2.9 15 189,076 46.2 2.4 3.2 35 113,512 36.9 2.4 2.6
Primary industries
Utilities 3 7,554 27.1 4.3 3.7 3 7,554 27.1 4.3 3.7
Construction 3 3,272 24.0 9.5 6.4 3 3,272 24.0 9.5 6.4
Manufacturing 2 1,800 42.9 4.1 3.7 2 1,800 42.9 4.1 3.7
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 10 19,783 28.7 5.6 4.1 8 16,143 29.3 6.0 4.3 2 3,640 26.1 3.8 3.2
Information and culture 1 2,160 48.1 3.2 3.2 1 2,160 48.1 3.2 3.2
Finance and professional services 3 2,984 47.8 7.5 4.4 2 1,430 24.0 11.1 6.9 1 1,554 69.8 4.2 2.0
Education, health, and social services 20 81,194 37.4 1.7 2.2 20 81,194 37.4 1.7 2.2
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 8 183,841 47.4 2.0 3.0 4 169,343 48.0 2.0 3.0 4 14,498 40.8 2.8 2.6

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Q3 2023
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 48 172,495 37.6 5.4 4.2 13 38,924 46.6 2.9 3.6 35 133,571 35.1 6.1 4.4
Primary industries
Utilities 1 5,408 30.0 4.5 4.8 1 5,408 30.0 4.5 4.8
Construction 2 1,849 56.8 12.8 4.0 1 850 60.0 4.0 3.8 1 999 54.0 20.3 4.2
Manufacturing 3 7,490 37.7 9.0 4.9 3 7,490 37.7 9.0 4.9
Wholesale and retail trade 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
Transportation 7 16,358 43.9 4.5 4.3 5 12,608 44.5 4.8 5.0 2 3,750 42.0 3.3 2.1
Information and culture 2 1,883 46.8 5.5 2.6 2 1,883 46.8 5.5 2.6
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 17 101,911 33.6 6.3 4.6 17 101,911 33.6 6.3 4.6
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 15 36,196 45.9 2.3 3.0 5 23,583 47.1 1.7 3.0 10 12,613 43.6 3.5 3.0

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Q4 2023
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 33 185,640 48.2 4.0 3.1 4 26,541 50.5 3.8 3.3 29 159,099 47.8 4.0 3.1
Primary industries
Utilities 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5
Construction
Manufacturing 3 13,000 36.4 9.8 5.2 3 13,000 36.4 9.8 5.2
Wholesale and retail trade 3 11,979 60.0 9.8 4.0 3 11,979 60.0 9.8 4.0
Transportation 4 4,178 63.8 2.4 3.1 2 1,881 83.0 3.6 3.2 2 2,297 48.1 1.4 3.1
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 13 110,141 50.6 2.8 2.6 13 110,141 50.6 2.8 2.6
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 9 43,122 42.7 3.6 3.3 2 24,660 48.0 3.8 3.3 7 18,462 35.6 3.4 3.4

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Q1 2024
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 41 203,560 45.4 3.2 2.7 6 14,181 44.7 4.6 2.7 35 189,379 45.4 3.1 2.7
Primary industries 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0
Utilities 2 2,070 31.5 4.1 4.3 2 2,070 31.5 4.1 4.3
Construction 2 6,660 36.0 8.5 2.8 2 6,660 36.0 8.5 2.8
Manufacturing 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4
Information and culture 3 6,400 39.1 3.3 1.8 2 5,100 40.2 3.2 1.6 1 1,300 35.0 4.0 2.7
Finance and professional services 2 1,550 27.1 2.1 1.5 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0 1 650 48.0 5.0 3.5
Education, health, and social services 22 147,064 46.3 2.8 2.5 22 147,064 46.3 2.8 2.5
Entertainment and hospitality 1 3,300 48.0 4.5 3.7 1 3,300 48.0 4.5 3.7
Public administration 6 29,796 46.6 3.1 2.9 2 6,081 48.0 5.2 3.2 4 23,715 46.3 2.5 2.8

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Q2 2024
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 64 654,942 53.2 5.4 3.5 7 33,352 24.1 4.1 4.1 57 621,590 54.8 5.5 3.5
Primary industries 1 892 48.0 3.5 3.1 1 892 48.0 3.5 3.1
Utilities 2 2,325 36.1 3.1 2.7 2 2,325 36.1 3.1 2.7
Construction 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6
Manufacturing 4 3,520 50.7 10.0 4.8 4 3,520 50.7 10.0 4.8
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 3 15,250 37.1 4.4 4.0 2 3,750 40.5 3.1 3.1 1 11,500 36.0 4.8 4.3
Information and culture 3 2,205 45.4 2.8 2.4 1 500 36.0 2.0 2.3 2 1,705 48.1 3.0 2.5
Finance and professional services 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0
Education, health, and social services 40 584,403 55.5 5.6 3.5 40 584,403 55.5 5.6 3.5
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 9 37,137 35.0 3.6 3.5 1 19,000 24.0 4.0 4.0 8 18,137 46.4 3.2 2.9

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Q3 2024
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 29 122,579 46.4 4.5 3.4 3 10,307 47.9 5.4 3.8 26 112,272 46.3 4.4 3.3
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction 1 500 36.0 11.7 3.8 1 500 36.0 11.7 3.8
Manufacturing 2 3,561 29.8 13.8 8.5 2 3,561 29.8 13.8 8.5
Wholesale and retail trade 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6
Transportation 2 1,307 47.5 9.8 4.3 2 1,307 47.5 9.8 4.3
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 3 7,990 31.8 4.5 2.8 3 7,990 31.8 4.5 2.8
Education, health, and social services 10 35,326 41.8 2.8 3.0 10 35,326 41.8 2.8 3.0
Entertainment and hospitality 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7
Public administration 9 62,916 53.7 5.1 3.4 1 9,000 48.0 4.8 3.7 8 53,916 54.7 5.1 3.4

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Q4 2024
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 33 210,743 51.1 4.9 3.6 7 11,704 46.8 4.7 3.2 26 199,039 51.3 4.9 3.7
Primary industries
Utilities 2 6,751 33.9 3.8 3.4 2 6,751 33.9 3.8 3.4
Construction
Manufacturing 1 1,400 60.0 8.0 4.5 1 1,400 60.0 8.0 4.5
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 4 4,994 45.1 3.9 3.1 3 3,194 43.5 4.4 3.2 1 1,800 48.0 3.0 3.0
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 2 7,315 68.6 0.7 3.5 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 1 6,295 72.0 0.0 3.6
Education, health, and social services 12 138,657 52.2 5.0 3.7 12 138,657 52.2 5.0 3.7
Entertainment and hospitality 1 561 24.0 10.0 6.9 1 561 24.0 10.0 6.9
Public administration 11 51,065 48.5 5.3 3.5 3 7,490 48.0 4.8 3.2 8 43,575 48.6 5.4 3.6

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Q1 2025
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 33 62,760 48.3 4.6 3.5 7 13,763 45.1 4.8 3.7 26 48,997 49.2 4.5 3.5
Primary industries 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0
Utilities 1 980 36.0 2.8 3.5 1 980 36.0 2.8 3.5
Construction
Manufacturing 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2
Wholesale and retail trade 1 4,947 72.0 6.0 3.3 1 4,947 72.0 6.0 3.3
Transportation 7 10,167 39.2 4.3 3.6 5 5,557 41.9 5.0 3.7 2 4,610 36.0 3.5 3.5
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 15 20,699 47.3 3.9 3.4 15 20,699 47.3 3.9 3.4
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 7 23,031 46.4 5.2 3.7 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7 6 15,361 45.7 5.4 3.8

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Q2 2025
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 37 223,207 46.7 5.7 4.3 4 11,861 41.9 3.4 3.2 33 211,346 47.0 5.8 4.4
Primary industries 1 1,918 60.0 10.6 5.1 1 1,918 60.0 10.6 5.1
Utilities 2 3,300 52.7 2.9 3.3 2 3,300 52.7 2.9 3.3
Construction 8 123,854 48.0 7.2 5.0 8 123,854 48.0 7.2 5.0
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade 1 878 60.0 6.7 3.9 1 878 60.0 6.7 3.9
Transportation 5 12,651 41.6 3.5 3.3 4 11,861 41.9 3.4 3.2 1 790 36.0 4.8 4.3
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6
Education, health, and social services 10 60,168 43.8 3.4 3.2 10 60,168 43.8 3.4 3.2
Entertainment and hospitality 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2
Public administration 8 17,282 51.5 3.9 3.2 8 17,282 51.5 3.9 3.2

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Q3 2025
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 18 152,400 38.8 4.4 2.7 7 18,761 52.1 3.3 3.2 11 133,639 36.9 4.5 2.6
Primary industries
Utilities 1 1,400 60.0 4.0 2.9 1 1,400 60.0 4.0 2.9
Construction 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 6 18,017 51.1 3.1 3.1 5 15,425 51.7 3.1 3.2 1 2,592 47.4 3.0 3.0
Information and culture 2 3,300 54.0 3.7 3.3 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4 1 800 35.4 2.7 3.0
Finance and professional services 2 1,466 36.0 4.3 4.1 1 836 36.0 4.0 3.5 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8
Education, health, and social services 2 63,600 25.0 3.1 2.7 2 63,600 25.0 3.1 2.7
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 4 24,887 47.5 3.1 3.1 4 24,887 47.5 3.1 3.1

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

Year

2016
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 288 1,105,140 49.1 0.9 1.4 24 72,168 58.5 1.1 1.4 264 1,032,972 48.4 0.9 1.4
Primary industries 7 13,260 30.3 0.2 0.7 7 13,260 30.3 0.2 0.7
Utilities 8 5,800 48.9 0.8 1.4 8 5,800 48.9 0.8 1.4
Construction 53 112,580 36.7 2.0 1.9 1 1,380 48.0 2.0 2.0 52 111,200 36.5 2.0 1.9
Manufacturing 29 43,197 51.0 1.9 1.4 2 1,270 40.8 1.3 1.9 27 41,927 51.3 1.9 1.4
Wholesale and retail trade 9 24,215 60.4 1.4 1.3 9 24,215 60.4 1.4 1.3
Transportation 17 37,950 64.7 1.0 1.5 14 31,380 69.9 0.8 1.4 3 6,570 39.4 1.9 1.9
Information and culture 5 14,578 56.0 0.7 1.2 4 12,328 57.5 0.7 1.2 1 2,250 48.0 1.3 1.3
Finance and professional services 7 5,350 39.6 2.1 1.7 2 1,310 21.0 2.1 2.1 5 4,040 45.6 2.1 1.6
Education, health, and social services 97 657,660 49.0 0.5 1.2 97 657,660 49.0 0.5 1.2
Entertainment and hospitality 5 4,010 45.9 1.7 1.7 5 4,010 45.9 1.7 1.7
Public administration 51 186,540 52.8 1.3 1.5 1 24,500 48.0 1.8 1.4 50 162,040 53.6 1.2 1.5

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

2017
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 225 869,892 39.7 1.7 1.7 46 209,018 47.4 1.4 1.6 179 660,874 37.3 1.8 1.8
Primary industries 10 13,602 36.8 0.7 0.9 2 1,150 45.1 2.3 1.9 8 12,452 36.1 0.6 0.8
Utilities 3 2,920 29.4 1.6 1.7 3 2,920 29.4 1.6 1.7
Construction 16 97,270 44.5 3.4 2.0 16 97,270 44.5 3.4 2.0
Manufacturing 12 12,470 47.4 2.1 1.9 12 12,470 47.4 2.1 1.9
Wholesale and retail trade 7 14,550 47.5 1.7 1.9 7 14,550 47.5 1.7 1.9
Transportation 19 28,362 46.8 1.8 2.1 16 26,382 48.1 1.8 2.1 3 1,980 30.6 1.8 1.6
Information and culture 6 8,936 47.3 1.6 1.8 4 7,536 47.2 1.5 1.8 2 1,400 48.0 1.7 1.8
Finance and professional services 11 20,770 53.3 2.0 2.2 8 13,520 39.7 1.6 2.0 3 7,250 78.8 2.7 2.7
Education, health, and social services 80 398,216 30.5 1.5 1.7 80 398,216 30.5 1.5 1.7
Entertainment and hospitality 5 6,350 46.7 2.0 1.9 5 6,350 46.7 2.0 1.9
Public administration 56 266,446 49.1 1.4 1.6 16 160,430 48.0 1.3 1.4 40 106,016 50.7 1.6 1.9

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

2018
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 221 743,457 42.8 1.4 1.4 30 78,120 47.9 1.8 2.0 191 665,337 42.2 1.3 1.3
Primary industries 1 1,493 60.0 13.7 4.3 1 1,493 60.0 13.7 4.3
Utilities 11 29,176 44.9 1.3 2.0 11 29,176 44.9 1.3 2.0
Construction 16 93,740 46.9 2.2 1.5 1 850 60.0 0.0 1.6 15 92,890 46.8 2.2 1.5
Manufacturing 13 13,488 51.9 2.2 1.9 13 13,488 51.9 2.2 1.9
Wholesale and retail trade 10 20,373 52.8 0.9 1.4 10 20,373 52.8 0.9 1.4
Transportation 16 28,882 44.0 2.0 2.2 9 11,950 46.8 2.3 2.5 7 16,932 42.1 1.9 2.0
Information and culture 8 25,890 45.5 2.6 2.4 6 17,240 50.7 2.4 2.3 2 8,650 35.1 2.8 2.8
Finance and professional services 17 44,852 47.9 2.7 2.1 5 6,040 39.1 3.1 2.0 12 38,812 49.3 2.7 2.1
Education, health, and social services 73 314,004 39.2 0.8 1.0 73 314,004 39.2 0.8 1.0
Entertainment and hospitality 9 7,940 45.6 2.5 2.4 9 7,940 45.6 2.5 2.4
Public administration 47 163,619 42.7 1.1 1.2 9 42,040 48.0 1.2 1.7 38 121,579 40.8 1.1 1.1

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

2019
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 264 634,289 43.5 1.9 1.9 40 102,942 49.6 2.5 2.1 224 531,347 42.3 1.8 1.8
Primary industries 4 5,630 55.7 2.3 2.4 4 5,630 55.7 2.3 2.4
Utilities 12 19,730 36.0 1.8 2.1 12 19,730 36.0 1.8 2.1
Construction 44 109,945 36.6 2.0 2.1 44 109,945 36.6 2.0 2.1
Manufacturing 16 17,760 61.1 2.0 2.2 1 780 48.0 2.0 1.7 15 16,980 61.7 2.0 2.2
Wholesale and retail trade 10 21,528 60.0 1.1 1.7 10 21,528 60.0 1.1 1.7
Transportation 20 41,980 54.4 2.2 2.4 13 23,660 52.6 2.4 2.6 7 18,320 56.7 1.9 2.1
Information and culture 6 10,782 53.8 1.2 1.3 4 9,012 55.2 1.0 1.3 2 1,770 46.4 1.7 1.1
Finance and professional services 6 5,820 47.1 2.1 1.8 6 5,820 47.1 2.1 1.8
Education, health, and social services 87 249,179 38.8 1.6 1.7 87 249,179 38.8 1.6 1.7
Entertainment and hospitality 2 1,800 36.0 7.1 5.0 2 1,800 36.0 7.1 5.0
Public administration 57 150,135 48.8 2.4 1.9 16 63,670 48.0 2.7 2.0 41 86,465 49.3 2.2 1.8

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

2020
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 182 803,719 41.4 1.9 1.9 30 261,483 44.3 2.4 2.2 152 542,236 40.0 1.6 1.8
Primary industries 1 650 64.8 2.5 2.2 1 650 64.8 2.5 2.2
Utilities 5 12,606 44.3 1.5 1.9 5 12,606 44.3 1.5 1.9
Construction 9 11,842 40.4 2.2 1.8 1 850 48.0 1.5 1.8 8 10,992 39.8 2.2 1.8
Manufacturing 14 39,945 40.3 3.2 2.1 14 39,945 40.3 3.2 2.1
Wholesale and retail trade 9 13,811 75.5 0.9 1.0 9 13,811 75.5 0.9 1.0
Transportation 22 98,811 51.5 2.1 2.3 15 89,283 51.9 2.2 2.4 7 9,528 47.9 0.7 1.1
Information and culture 2 3,450 43.9 1.2 1.3 1 1,200 36.1 1.5 1.5 1 2,250 48.0 1.0 1.1
Finance and professional services 10 25,798 45.6 1.4 1.6 4 10,960 47.5 1.4 1.3 6 14,838 44.1 1.3 1.9
Education, health, and social services 73 385,689 36.6 1.5 1.9 73 385,689 36.6 1.5 1.9
Entertainment and hospitality 3 2,038 31.3 1.6 1.7 3 2,038 31.3 1.6 1.7
Public administration 34 209,079 42.8 2.3 1.9 9 159,190 39.8 2.6 2.1 25 49,889 52.5 1.2 1.4

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

2021
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 184 1,036,803 42.7 1.8 1.9 26 119,215 49.1 1.9 2.4 158 917,588 41.9 1.8 1.9
Primary industries 3 3,139 44.5 1.4 2.4 1 710 42.0 2.0 2.0 2 2,429 45.3 1.2 2.5
Utilities 8 17,486 27.6 1.1 1.1 8 17,486 27.6 1.1 1.1
Construction 9 149,177 47.9 2.0 2.0 9 149,177 47.9 2.0 2.0
Manufacturing 15 14,707 51.2 4.5 2.3 15 14,707 51.2 4.5 2.3
Wholesale and retail trade 10 24,770 55.8 1.5 1.4 10 24,770 55.8 1.5 1.4
Transportation 14 57,058 40.6 2.1 2.5 13 56,028 40.5 2.1 2.5 1 1,030 48.0 3.0 2.5
Information and culture 5 8,228 57.5 1.7 1.9 4 7,410 59.8 1.7 1.9 1 818 36.0 2.0 2.0
Finance and professional services 6 7,582 43.2 0.5 2.1 3 3,925 40.4 0.5 1.7 3 3,657 46.2 0.4 2.5
Education, health, and social services 73 588,559 38.8 1.8 1.9 73 588,559 38.8 1.8 1.9
Entertainment and hospitality 4 4,836 36.7 0.1 1.0 4 4,836 36.7 0.1 1.0
Public administration 37 161,261 51.1 1.7 1.9 5 51,142 57.6 1.8 2.4 32 110,119 48.1 1.7 1.7

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

2022
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 148 682,496 42.8 2.9 2.7 24 45,513 48.7 3.4 3.0 124 636,983 42.3 2.9 2.7
Primary industries 2 2,011 60.0 2.0 2.0 2 2,011 60.0 2.0 2.0
Utilities 3 2,265 40.4 0.4 1.8 3 2,265 40.4 0.4 1.8
Construction 9 60,210 35.7 4.6 4.4 9 60,210 35.7 4.6 4.4
Manufacturing 8 12,376 52.3 9.0 3.9 8 12,376 52.3 9.0 3.9
Wholesale and retail trade 3 10,577 43.5 7.9 3.1 3 10,577 43.5 7.9 3.1
Transportation 17 42,278 42.0 3.3 2.9 13 24,833 49.1 3.9 3.3 4 17,445 31.8 2.5 2.4
Information and culture 9 15,770 47.8 2.6 2.4 6 13,890 48.9 2.8 2.6 3 1,880 39.5 1.1 1.1
Finance and professional services 10 24,505 52.7 1.9 2.2 4 2,290 44.3 2.4 2.7 6 22,215 53.6 1.8 2.1
Education, health, and social services 59 404,495 42.9 2.5 2.6 59 404,495 42.9 2.5 2.6
Entertainment and hospitality 2 2,406 40.0 4.8 3.7 2 2,406 40.0 4.8 3.7
Public administration 26 105,603 42.0 2.5 2.3 1 4,500 48.0 3.5 2.8 25 101,103 41.7 2.4 2.3

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

2023
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 161 722,378 42.9 3.7 3.3 37 265,881 47.1 2.6 3.2 124 456,497 40.5 4.3 3.4
Primary industries 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
Utilities 8 19,154 29.4 3.9 3.8 8 19,154 29.4 3.9 3.8
Construction 8 19,771 28.9 9.9 5.3 1 850 60.0 4.0 3.8 7 18,921 27.5 10.2 5.3
Manufacturing 9 22,886 37.3 8.9 4.9 9 22,886 37.3 8.9 4.9
Wholesale and retail trade 4 13,379 57.5 8.9 4.0 4 13,379 57.5 8.9 4.0
Transportation 24 44,872 38.1 4.5 3.9 17 32,469 38.5 5.3 4.4 7 12,403 37.2 2.4 2.4
Information and culture 4 10,961 57.3 1.6 2.5 4 10,961 57.3 1.6 2.5
Finance and professional services 4 3,619 45.8 7.0 4.3 3 2,065 27.7 9.0 6.1 1 1,554 69.8 4.2 2.0
Education, health, and social services 62 315,667 41.3 3.7 3.3 62 315,667 41.3 3.7 3.3
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 37 271,319 46.6 2.3 3.0 12 219,536 48.0 2.2 3.0 25 51,783 40.8 3.1 2.9

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

2024
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 167 1,191,824 50.8 4.9 3.4 23 69,544 35.7 4.5 3.6 144 1,122,280 51.7 4.9 3.4
Primary industries 2 4,209 38.6 4.7 3.8 1 892 48.0 3.5 3.1 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0
Utilities 6 11,146 33.9 3.7 3.4 6 11,146 33.9 3.7 3.4
Construction 4 7,860 37.1 8.2 2.8 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6 3 7,160 36.0 8.7 2.8
Manufacturing 8 9,784 42.5 10.8 6.1 8 9,784 42.5 10.8 6.1
Wholesale and retail trade 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6
Transportation 10 23,651 41.4 4.9 4.0 8 10,351 46.3 5.4 3.7 2 13,300 37.6 4.6 4.2
Information and culture 6 8,605 40.7 3.2 2.0 3 5,600 39.8 3.1 1.7 3 3,005 42.4 3.4 2.6
Finance and professional services 8 25,365 35.5 3.4 3.7 3 10,430 15.5 4.5 4.4 5 14,935 49.4 2.6 3.2
Education, health, and social services 84 905,450 53.0 4.9 3.4 84 905,450 53.0 4.9 3.4
Entertainment and hospitality 3 4,611 43.1 5.2 4.1 3 4,611 43.1 5.2 4.1
Public administration 35 180,914 47.2 4.5 3.4 7 41,571 37.0 4.5 3.7 28 139,343 50.3 4.5 3.3

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

2025
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 112 534,903 44.9 4.7 3.5 20 46,085 47.7 3.8 3.4 92 488,818 44.6 4.8 3.5
Primary industries 2 2,454 54.8 8.9 4.7 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 1,918 60.0 10.6 5.1
Utilities 5 6,703 49.3 3.1 3.2 5 6,703 49.3 3.1 3.2
Construction 9 163,584 48.0 7.4 4.3 9 163,584 48.0 7.4 4.3
Manufacturing 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2
Wholesale and retail trade 2 5,825 70.2 6.1 3.4 2 5,825 70.2 6.1 3.4
Transportation 18 40,835 45.2 3.5 3.3 14 32,843 46.5 3.6 3.3 4 7,992 39.7 3.4 3.4
Information and culture 2 3,300 54.0 3.7 3.3 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4 1 800 35.4 2.7 3.0
Finance and professional services 5 4,716 44.6 4.5 4.1 3 2,536 52.1 4.6 3.6 2 2,180 36.0 4.4 4.7
Education, health, and social services 47 204,280 39.5 3.2 3.0 47 204,280 39.5 3.2 3.0
Entertainment and hospitality 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2
Public administration 20 99,200 48.1 3.7 3.2 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7 19 91,530 48.1 3.6 3.2

Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.

Note: Data for 2025 cover the months of January through November. Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. 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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