Major wage settlements by jurisdiction (aggregated) and industry
Publication date: August 31, 2025
Month
September 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 | 7 | 41,210 | 50.1 | 5.8 | 3.8 | 1 | 550 | 48.0 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 6 | 40,660 | 50.1 | 5.9 | 3.8 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 2,710 | 24.1 | 15.3 | 9.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 2,710 | 24.1 | 15.3 | 9.9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | 1 | 550 | 48.0 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 1 | 550 | 48.0 | 5.0 | 4.2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information and culture | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | 2 | 5,750 | 30.1 | 3.2 | 2.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 5,750 | 30.1 | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Education, health, and social services | 1 | 5,000 | 36.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 5,000 | 36.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 2 | 27,200 | 59.5 | 5.9 | 3.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 27,200 | 59.5 | 5.9 | 3.5 |
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.
October 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 | 8 | 45,176 | 45.7 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 2 | 1,680 | 39.4 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 6 | 43,496 | 45.9 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | 1 | 600 | 24.0 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 1 | 600 | 24.0 | 3.2 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information and culture | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 4 | 36,396 | 47.8 | 3.0 | 3.8 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 36,396 | 47.8 | 3.0 | 3.8 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 3 | 8,180 | 37.6 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 1 | 1,080 | 48.0 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 2 | 7,100 | 36.0 | 5.5 | 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.
November 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 | 7 | 32,894 | 55.4 | 5.5 | 3.4 | 1 | 1,020 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 3.1 | 6 | 31,874 | 55.7 | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information and culture | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | 1 | 1,020 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 3.1 | 1 | 1,020 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 2 | 1,547 | 30.2 | 4.3 | 3.8 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 1,547 | 30.2 | 4.3 | 3.8 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 4 | 30,327 | 57.0 | 5.6 | 3.4 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 30,327 | 57.0 | 5.6 | 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.
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 | 10 | 16,390 | 54.2 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 1 | 536 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 9 | 15,854 | 54.8 | 5.6 | 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information and culture | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 2 | 1,706 | 36.0 | 6.4 | 4.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 1,706 | 36.0 | 6.4 | 4.1 |
| 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 | 9 | 16,698 | 45.6 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 5 | 12,727 | 46.7 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 4 | 3,971 | 41.8 | 3.6 | 2.7 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | 4 | 5,057 | 44.9 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 4 | 5,057 | 44.9 | 5.5 | 4.0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information and culture | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 4 | 3,971 | 41.8 | 3.6 | 2.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 3,971 | 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 | 9 | 25,934 | 47.7 | 4.0 | 3.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 9 | 25,934 | 47.7 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | 1 | 3,400 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 3,400 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Information and culture | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 6 | 12,994 | 50.6 | 3.7 | 3.4 | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 12,994 | 50.6 | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| 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 | 13 | 172,748 | 46.9 | 6.3 | 4.6 | – | – | – | – | – | 13 | 172,748 | 46.9 | 6.3 | 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 1 | 5,713 | 60.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 5,713 | 60.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
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.
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 | 12 | 28,874 | 46.4 | 3.5 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 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 | 1 | 790 | 36.0 | 4.8 | 4.3 | – | – | – | – | – | 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 | 5 | 6,575 | 55.5 | 5.6 | 3.9 | 1 | 733 | 48.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4 | 5,842 | 56.4 | 5.7 | 3.8 |
| Primary industries | 1 | 1,918 | 60.0 | 10.6 | 5.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1,918 | 60.0 | 10.6 | 5.1 |
| Utilities | 1 | 2,300 | 60.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 2,300 | 60.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Construction | 1 | 790 | 46.3 | 4.4 | 2.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 790 | 46.3 | 4.4 | 2.5 |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | 1 | 733 | 48.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 1 | 733 | 48.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information and culture | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 1 | 834 | 48.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 834 | 48.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| 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 | 5 | 48,258 | 48.4 | 7.3 | 2.3 | 2 | 3,336 | 54.0 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3 | 44,922 | 48.0 | 7.5 | 2.2 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 1 | 2,592 | 47.4 | 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 | 3 | 11,440 | 57.7 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 1 | 10,100 | 60.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 2 | 1,340 | 40.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | 1 | 10,100 | 60.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 1 | 10,100 | 60.0 | 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 1 | 540 | 48.0 | 4.7 | 5.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 540 | 48.0 | 4.7 | 5.5 |
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.
Quarter
Q3 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 | 45 | 180,805 | 48.8 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 13 | 30,144 | 49.2 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 32 | 150,661 | 48.7 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Primary industries | 1 | 1,011 | 60.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1,011 | 60.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Utilities | 1 | 635 | 35.9 | 0.0 | 0.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 635 | 35.9 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Construction | 3 | 8,120 | 34.5 | 10.8 | 6.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 8,120 | 34.5 | 10.8 | 6.0 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3,650 | 60.0 | 11.8 | 4.8 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 3,650 | 60.0 | 11.8 | 4.8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | 8 | 19,994 | 49.5 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 8 | 19,994 | 49.5 | 3.9 | 3.3 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information and culture | 6 | 10,870 | 47.6 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 4 | 9,590 | 50.0 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2 | 1,280 | 30.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Finance and professional services | 5 | 19,510 | 56.3 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 1 | 560 | 24.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4 | 18,950 | 57.2 | 1.8 | 2.1 |
| Education, health, and social services | 13 | 95,502 | 48.6 | 0.5 | 1.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 13 | 95,502 | 48.6 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | 1 | 800 | 48.0 | 8.6 | 4.4 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 800 | 48.0 | 8.6 | 4.4 |
| Public administration | 4 | 20,713 | 46.3 | 2.5 | 1.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 20,713 | 46.3 | 2.5 | 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.
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 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 15 | 189,076 | 46.2 | 2.5 | 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 | 6.6 | 4.1 | 8 | 16,143 | 29.3 | 7.3 | 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 | 47 | 169,907 | 37.5 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 12 | 36,336 | 46.5 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 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 | 14 | 33,608 | 45.8 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 4 | 20,995 | 47.0 | 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 | 35 | 190,227 | 45.9 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 6 | 14,181 | 44.7 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 29 | 176,046 | 46.0 | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Primary industries | 1 | 3,317 | 36.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 3,317 | 36.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Utilities | 1 | 520 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 520 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 20 | 145,241 | 46.3 | 2.8 | 2.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 20 | 145,241 | 46.3 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 59 | 656,009 | 53.4 | 5.3 | 3.5 | 6 | 32,460 | 23.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 53 | 623,549 | 55.0 | 5.4 | 3.5 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 1 | 1,690 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1,690 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 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 | 39 | 588,603 | 55.7 | 5.5 | 3.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 39 | 588,603 | 55.7 | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 7 | 35,531 | 34.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1 | 19,000 | 24.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 6 | 16,531 | 47.3 | 2.9 | 2.7 |
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.
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 | 122,629 | 46.5 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 4 | 10,857 | 47.9 | 5.6 | 3.8 | 25 | 111,772 | 46.3 | 4.4 | 3.3 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 3 | 1,857 | 47.7 | 9.7 | 4.3 | 3 | 1,857 | 47.7 | 9.7 | 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 | 31 | 204,495 | 51.5 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 7 | 11,704 | 46.8 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 24 | 192,791 | 51.8 | 5.0 | 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 | 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 | 11 | 138,009 | 52.2 | 5.0 | 3.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 11 | 138,009 | 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 | 28 | 59,022 | 48.9 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 6 | 13,263 | 46.3 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 22 | 45,759 | 49.7 | 4.5 | 3.4 |
| 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 | 5 | 8,457 | 41.3 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 4 | 5,057 | 44.9 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 1 | 3,400 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Information and culture | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 12 | 18,671 | 47.4 | 3.9 | 3.3 | – | – | – | – | – | 12 | 18,671 | 47.4 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| 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 | 30 | 208,197 | 47.1 | 5.9 | 4.4 | 1 | 733 | 48.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 29 | 207,464 | 47.1 | 5.9 | 4.4 |
| Primary industries | 1 | 1,918 | 60.0 | 10.6 | 5.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1,918 | 60.0 | 10.6 | 5.1 |
| Utilities | 1 | 2,300 | 60.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 2,300 | 60.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| 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 | 2 | 1,523 | 41.8 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 1 | 733 | 48.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 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 | 9 | 58,878 | 44.0 | 3.4 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 9 | 58,878 | 44.0 | 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 | 6 | 15,690 | 51.9 | 3.9 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 15,690 | 51.9 | 3.9 | 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 | 292 | 1,194,600 | 48.5 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 25 | 120,168 | 44.7 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 267 | 1,074,432 | 48.9 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Primary industries | 8 | 14,090 | 32.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 8 | 14,090 | 32.1 | 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 | 18 | 85,950 | 42.0 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 15 | 79,380 | 42.2 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 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 | 8 | 5,980 | 41.7 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 2 | 1,310 | 21.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 6 | 4,670 | 47.6 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Education, health, and social services | 98 | 697,660 | 49.7 | 0.5 | 1.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 98 | 697,660 | 49.7 | 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 | 226 | 870,642 | 39.8 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 46 | 209,018 | 47.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 180 | 661,624 | 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 | 57 | 267,196 | 49.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 16 | 160,430 | 48.0 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 41 | 106,766 | 50.8 | 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 | 224 | 759,182 | 42.7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 30 | 78,120 | 47.9 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 194 | 681,062 | 42.1 | 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 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1 | 850 | 60.0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 15 | 92,890 | 46.8 | 2.1 | 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 | 76 | 329,729 | 39.0 | 0.8 | 1.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 76 | 329,729 | 39.0 | 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 | 265 | 680,829 | 43.1 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 39 | 101,482 | 49.8 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 226 | 579,347 | 41.9 | 1.7 | 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 | 11 | 25,528 | 58.1 | 1.2 | 1.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 11 | 25,528 | 58.1 | 1.2 | 1.7 |
| Transportation | 19 | 40,520 | 55.0 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 12 | 22,200 | 53.7 | 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 | 88 | 293,179 | 38.3 | 1.3 | 1.6 | – | – | – | – | – | 88 | 293,179 | 38.3 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| 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 | 186 | 815,483 | 41.4 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 30 | 261,483 | 44.3 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 156 | 554,000 | 40.1 | 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 | 11 | 21,742 | 43.9 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1 | 850 | 48.0 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 10 | 20,892 | 43.7 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| 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 | 75 | 387,553 | 36.5 | 1.5 | 1.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 75 | 387,553 | 36.5 | 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 | 181 | 1,032,806 | 42.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 26 | 119,215 | 49.1 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 155 | 913,591 | 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 | 17,469 | 27.5 | 1.1 | 1.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 8 | 17,469 | 27.5 | 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 | 71 | 586,279 | 38.9 | 1.8 | 1.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 71 | 586,279 | 38.9 | 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 | 36 | 159,561 | 51.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 5 | 51,142 | 57.6 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 31 | 108,419 | 48.3 | 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 | 147 | 681,496 | 42.7 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 24 | 45,513 | 48.7 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 123 | 635,983 | 42.3 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Primary industries | 1 | 1,011 | 60.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1,011 | 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 | 160 | 719,790 | 42.9 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 36 | 263,293 | 47.1 | 2.7 | 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 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 17 | 32,469 | 38.5 | 5.9 | 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 | 36 | 268,731 | 46.6 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 11 | 216,948 | 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 | 154 | 1,173,360 | 51.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 23 | 69,202 | 35.6 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 131 | 1,104,158 | 52.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 |
| Primary industries | 1 | 3,317 | 36.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 3,317 | 36.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Utilities | 3 | 3,361 | 31.9 | 3.3 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 3,361 | 31.9 | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Construction | 1 | 700 | 48.0 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 1 | 700 | 48.0 | 2.8 | 2.6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 11 | 24,201 | 41.5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 9 | 10,901 | 46.3 | 5.6 | 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 | 80 | 907,179 | 53.1 | 4.9 | 3.3 | – | – | – | – | – | 80 | 907,179 | 53.1 | 4.9 | 3.3 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | 2 | 1,311 | 30.9 | 7.1 | 5.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 1,311 | 30.9 | 7.1 | 5.1 |
| Public administration | 33 | 179,308 | 47.3 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 7 | 41,571 | 37.0 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 26 | 137,737 | 50.4 | 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 | 66 | 326,917 | 48.0 | 5.8 | 3.9 | 10 | 27,432 | 52.3 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 56 | 299,485 | 47.6 | 5.9 | 3.9 |
| 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 | 2 | 3,280 | 52.8 | 2.9 | 3.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 3,280 | 52.8 | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| 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 | 9 | 22,672 | 50.4 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 6 | 15,890 | 54.6 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3 | 6,782 | 40.3 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| 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 | 2,386 | 36.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 1 | 836 | 36.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 1 | 1,550 | 36.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Education, health, and social services | 22 | 80,149 | 44.9 | 3.5 | 3.3 | – | – | – | – | – | 22 | 80,149 | 44.9 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | 1 | 1,606 | 24.0 | 10.8 | 10.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1,606 | 24.0 | 10.8 | 10.2 |
| Public administration | 14 | 39,261 | 48.6 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 1 | 7,670 | 48.0 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 13 | 31,591 | 48.8 | 4.6 | 3.5 |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Data for 2025 cover the months of January through August. 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.