Major wage settlements by jurisdiction (aggregated) and industry
Publication date: January 31, 2026
Month
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 | 11 | 18,152 | 44.2 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 6 | 13,227 | 45.4 | 4.8 | 3.7 | 5 | 4,925 | 40.7 | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 961 | 36.0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 961 | 36.0 | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| 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 | 13 | 39,802 | 45.2 | 4.7 | 4.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 13 | 39,802 | 45.2 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 826 | 36.0 | 5.5 | 4.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 826 | 36.0 | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| 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 | 3 | 20,770 | 43.1 | 5.7 | 4.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 20,770 | 43.1 | 5.7 | 4.7 |
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.
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 | 23 | 218,414 | 44.9 | 5.3 | 4.2 | 2 | 6,760 | 37.3 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 21 | 211,654 | 45.1 | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | 8 | 149,331 | 45.1 | 6.1 | 4.6 | – | – | – | – | – | 8 | 149,331 | 45.1 | 6.1 | 4.6 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 600 | 36.4 | 11.0 | 6.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 600 | 36.4 | 11.0 | 6.0 |
| 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 | 5 | 8,979 | 56.8 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 1 | 760 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 2.6 | 4 | 8,219 | 57.7 | 3.3 | 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 | 17 | 44,722 | 53.0 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 1 | 3,279 | 48.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 16 | 41,443 | 53.4 | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | 6 | 15,102 | 43.6 | 2.7 | 2.6 | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 15,102 | 43.6 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 1 | 7,000 | 96.0 | 0.0 | 2.4 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 7,000 | 96.0 | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| 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 | 14 | 21,984 | 48.2 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 2 | 2,582 | 48.0 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 12 | 19,402 | 48.2 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Primary industries | 1 | 1,918 | 60.0 | 10.6 | 5.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1,918 | 60.0 | 10.6 | 5.1 |
| Utilities | 4 | 7,450 | 56.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 7,450 | 56.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| Construction | 4 | 7,190 | 37.2 | 3.6 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 7,190 | 37.2 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| 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 | 1 | 720 | 60.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 720 | 60.0 | 0.0 | 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.
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 | 10 | 53,097 | 48.2 | 6.9 | 2.3 | 5 | 6,161 | 45.7 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 5 | 46,936 | 48.5 | 7.3 | 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 | 1 | 614 | 60.0 | 0.0 | 2.8 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 614 | 60.0 | 0.0 | 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.
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 | 8 | 18,170 | 49.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 2 | 12,600 | 55.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 6 | 5,570 | 37.1 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 1 | 1,000 | 36.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1,000 | 36.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Construction | 1 | 2,000 | 36.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 2,000 | 36.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| 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 | 2 | 1,400 | 35.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 1,400 | 35.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| 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 | 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.
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 | 5 | 88,061 | 31.1 | 3.0 | 2.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 5 | 88,061 | 31.1 | 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 | 4 | 27,061 | 47.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 27,061 | 47.1 | 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 | 26 | 43,644 | 49.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2 | 1,600 | 55.5 | 5.1 | 3.2 | 24 | 42,044 | 49.1 | 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 | 1 | 880 | 60.1 | 4.0 | 2.3 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 880 | 60.1 | 4.0 | 2.3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | 1 | 720 | 72.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 720 | 72.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Information and culture | 1 | 600 | 48.0 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 1 | 600 | 48.0 | 4.6 | 2.8 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 2 | 2,536 | 60.0 | 2.5 | 3.8 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 2,536 | 60.0 | 2.5 | 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.
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 | 10 | 79,962 | 45.7 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 2 | 2,280 | 43.4 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 8 | 77,682 | 45.7 | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 1 | 1,580 | 36.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 1 | 1,580 | 36.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 5 | 33,621 | 44.8 | 3.7 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 5 | 33,621 | 44.8 | 3.7 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 3 | 44,061 | 46.5 | 3.1 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 44,061 | 46.5 | 3.1 | 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.
December 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 | 4 | 87,640 | 45.8 | 3.1 | 2.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 87,640 | 45.8 | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information and culture | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 2 | 83,000 | 45.7 | 2.8 | 2.8 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 83,000 | 45.7 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 2 | 4,640 | 48.0 | 8.3 | 4.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 4,640 | 48.0 | 8.3 | 4.2 |
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.
January 2026
| 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 | 4 | 7,250 | 42.4 | 3.7 | 3.3 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 7,250 | 42.4 | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 1 | 3,443 | 36.0 | 3.5 | 2.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 3,443 | 36.0 | 3.5 | 2.7 |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3,807 | 48.2 | 4.0 | 3.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 3,807 | 48.2 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information and culture | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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.
Quarter
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 | 34 | 186,685 | 48.1 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 4 | 26,541 | 50.5 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 30 | 160,144 | 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 | 10 | 44,167 | 42.5 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 2 | 24,660 | 48.0 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 8 | 19,507 | 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 | 42 | 204,340 | 45.4 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 6 | 14,181 | 44.7 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 36 | 190,159 | 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 | 23 | 147,844 | 46.2 | 2.8 | 2.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 23 | 147,844 | 46.2 | 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 | 67 | 660,336 | 52.8 | 5.4 | 3.6 | 8 | 33,960 | 24.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 59 | 626,376 | 54.3 | 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 | 5 | 4,128 | 50.3 | 9.2 | 4.6 | 1 | 608 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 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 | 42 | 589,189 | 55.1 | 5.6 | 3.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 42 | 589,189 | 55.1 | 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 | 32 | 124,345 | 46.6 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 4 | 10,857 | 47.9 | 5.4 | 3.8 | 28 | 113,488 | 46.4 | 4.5 | 3.3 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | 1 | 500 | 36.0 | 15.1 | 6.4 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 500 | 36.0 | 15.1 | 6.4 |
| 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 | 8.4 | 4.3 | 3 | 1,857 | 47.7 | 8.4 | 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 | 11 | 36,026 | 41.6 | 2.8 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 11 | 36,026 | 41.6 | 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 | 10 | 63,432 | 54.1 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 1 | 9,000 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 3.7 | 9 | 54,432 | 55.1 | 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 | 37 | 226,054 | 50.0 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 8 | 14,604 | 47.0 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 29 | 211,450 | 50.2 | 5.4 | 3.9 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 2 | 7,002 | 34.0 | 3.8 | 3.4 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 7,002 | 34.0 | 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 | 1 | 2,900 | 48.0 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 1 | 2,900 | 48.0 | 5.3 | 4.9 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | 3 | 14,565 | 44.9 | 10.0 | 7.4 | 1 | 1,020 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 3.1 | 2 | 13,545 | 44.7 | 10.4 | 7.7 |
| 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 | 13 | 55,975 | 48.3 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 3 | 7,490 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 10 | 48,485 | 48.4 | 5.2 | 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.
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 | 37 | 77,677 | 47.5 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 7 | 13,763 | 45.1 | 4.8 | 3.7 | 30 | 63,914 | 48.1 | 4.9 | 3.8 |
| 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 | 4 | 6,087 | 65.2 | 4.2 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 6,087 | 65.2 | 4.2 | 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 | 8 | 34,261 | 44.0 | 5.6 | 4.3 | 1 | 7,670 | 48.0 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 7 | 26,591 | 42.8 | 5.8 | 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.
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 | 54 | 285,120 | 46.4 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 5 | 12,621 | 42.3 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 49 | 272,499 | 46.6 | 4.9 | 4.0 |
| Primary industries | 1 | 1,918 | 60.0 | 10.6 | 5.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1,918 | 60.0 | 10.6 | 5.1 |
| Utilities | 4 | 7,450 | 56.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 7,450 | 56.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| Construction | 18 | 171,623 | 44.7 | 5.7 | 4.3 | – | – | – | – | – | 18 | 171,623 | 44.7 | 5.7 | 4.3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 600 | 36.4 | 11.0 | 6.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 600 | 36.4 | 11.0 | 6.0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 2 | 7,878 | 92.0 | 0.8 | 2.6 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 7,878 | 92.0 | 0.8 | 2.6 |
| 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 | 11 | 19,676 | 52.1 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 1 | 760 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 2.6 | 10 | 18,916 | 52.3 | 3.8 | 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.
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 | 23 | 159,328 | 38.9 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 7 | 18,761 | 52.1 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 16 | 140,567 | 37.1 | 4.5 | 2.6 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 2 | 2,400 | 50.0 | 4.0 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 2,400 | 50.0 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Construction | 2 | 41,730 | 47.4 | 7.8 | 2.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 41,730 | 47.4 | 7.8 | 2.0 |
| 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 | 3 | 3,900 | 51.3 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 1 | 2,500 | 60.0 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 2 | 1,400 | 35.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| 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 | 6 | 28,215 | 47.4 | 3.0 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 28,215 | 47.4 | 3.0 | 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.
Q4 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 | 40 | 211,246 | 46.5 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 4 | 3,880 | 48.4 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 36 | 207,366 | 46.4 | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 1 | 1,023 | 36.6 | 2.8 | 2.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1,023 | 36.6 | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 880 | 60.1 | 4.0 | 2.3 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 880 | 60.1 | 4.0 | 2.3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 1 | 1,580 | 36.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 1 | 1,580 | 36.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | 1 | 720 | 72.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 720 | 72.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Information and culture | 1 | 600 | 48.0 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 1 | 600 | 48.0 | 4.6 | 2.8 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | 2 | 1,700 | 60.0 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 2 | 1,700 | 60.0 | 4.9 | 3.6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 26 | 153,506 | 46.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 26 | 153,506 | 46.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 7 | 51,237 | 47.3 | 3.5 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 7 | 51,237 | 47.3 | 3.5 | 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.
Year
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 | 219 | 742,447 | 42.8 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 30 | 78,120 | 47.9 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 189 | 664,327 | 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 | 15 | 93,240 | 46.9 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1 | 850 | 60.0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 14 | 92,390 | 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 | 73 | 314,004 | 39.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 73 | 314,004 | 39.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | 8 | 7,430 | 44.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 8 | 7,430 | 44.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| 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 | 262 | 626,208 | 43.3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 38 | 95,162 | 48.8 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 224 | 531,046 | 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 | 18 | 34,200 | 53.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 11 | 15,880 | 49.0 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 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 | 248,878 | 38.8 | 1.6 | 1.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 87 | 248,878 | 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 | 181 | 803,219 | 41.4 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 30 | 261,483 | 44.3 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 151 | 541,736 | 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 | 8 | 11,342 | 40.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1 | 850 | 48.0 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 7 | 10,492 | 39.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 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 | 146 | 620,599 | 43.4 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 24 | 45,513 | 48.7 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 122 | 575,086 | 43.0 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| 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 | 4.3 | 4.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 9 | 60,210 | 35.7 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| 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 | 57 | 342,598 | 44.2 | 2.1 | 2.3 | – | – | – | – | – | 57 | 342,598 | 44.2 | 2.1 | 2.3 |
| 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 | 162 | 723,423 | 42.9 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 37 | 265,881 | 47.1 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 125 | 457,542 | 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 | 38 | 272,364 | 46.6 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 12 | 219,536 | 48.0 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 26 | 52,828 | 40.7 | 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 | 178 | 1,215,075 | 50.4 | 5.0 | 3.5 | 26 | 73,602 | 36.3 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 152 | 1,141,473 | 51.3 | 5.0 | 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 | 11,397 | 34.0 | 3.7 | 3.4 | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 11,397 | 34.0 | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Construction | 4 | 7,860 | 37.1 | 8.4 | 3.0 | 1 | 700 | 48.0 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3 | 7,160 | 36.0 | 9.0 | 3.0 |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 10,392 | 42.8 | 10.5 | 5.9 | 1 | 608 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 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 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 9 | 10,901 | 46.3 | 5.4 | 3.7 | 2 | 13,300 | 37.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Information and culture | 7 | 11,505 | 42.6 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 4 | 8,500 | 42.6 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 3 | 3,005 | 42.4 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Finance and professional services | 9 | 32,615 | 32.3 | 7.0 | 5.4 | 3 | 10,430 | 15.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 6 | 22,185 | 40.1 | 8.1 | 5.8 |
| Education, health, and social services | 88 | 911,716 | 52.7 | 4.9 | 3.4 | – | – | – | – | – | 88 | 911,716 | 52.7 | 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 | 38 | 186,340 | 47.4 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 7 | 41,571 | 37.0 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 31 | 144,769 | 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 | 154 | 733,371 | 44.9 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 23 | 49,025 | 47.3 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 131 | 684,346 | 44.7 | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| 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 | 8 | 11,853 | 51.9 | 3.1 | 3.3 | – | – | – | – | – | 8 | 11,853 | 51.9 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Construction | 20 | 213,353 | 45.2 | 6.1 | 3.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 20 | 213,353 | 45.2 | 6.1 | 3.9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 7,567 | 62.3 | 4.7 | 3.3 | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 7,567 | 62.3 | 4.7 | 3.3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 4 | 14,405 | 79.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 1 | 1,580 | 36.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3 | 12,825 | 84.3 | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Transportation | 19 | 41,555 | 45.6 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 14 | 32,843 | 46.5 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 5 | 8,712 | 42.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Information and culture | 4 | 4,500 | 50.8 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 2 | 3,100 | 57.7 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 2 | 1,400 | 35.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| 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 | 53 | 297,973 | 41.2 | 3.2 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 53 | 297,973 | 41.2 | 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 | 32 | 133,389 | 47.2 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 2 | 8,430 | 48.0 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 30 | 124,959 | 47.1 | 3.9 | 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.
2026
| 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 | 4 | 7,250 | 42.4 | 3.7 | 3.3 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 7,250 | 42.4 | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 1 | 3,443 | 36.0 | 3.5 | 2.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 3,443 | 36.0 | 3.5 | 2.7 |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3,807 | 48.2 | 4.0 | 3.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 3,807 | 48.2 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information and culture | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Data for 2026 cover the month of January. 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.