Major wage settlements by sector and industry

Publication date: July 31, 2025

Table of Contents

Month

August 2024
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 21,192 45.1 3.2 3.0 2 2,990 36.0 7.0 2.8 3 18,202 46.5 2.6 3.1
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 652 36.0 4.0 3.3 1 652 36.0 4.0 3.3
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 1 2,240 36.0 7.7 2.5 1 2,240 36.0 7.7 2.5
Education, health, and social services 2 17,550 46.9 2.6 3.1 2 17,550 46.9 2.6 3.1
Entertainment and hospitality 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7
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.

September 2024
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 14,010 31.8 5.7 4.4 4 9,010 29.4 6.9 5.1 1 5,000 36.0 3.5 3.0
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

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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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 7,296 46.0 3.5 3.1 6 37,880 45.6 3.4 3.8
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 1 6,696 48.0 3.5 3.1 3 29,700 47.8 2.8 4.0
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 3 8,180 37.6 5.4 3.4 3 8,180 37.6 5.4 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.

November 2024
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 6 6,894 38.1 3.7 3.4 6 6,894 38.1 3.7 3.4
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 3 4,327 38.6 3.3 3.3 3 4,327 38.6 3.3 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.

December 2024
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 15 125,802 52.7 5.3 3.7 7 13,801 57.2 2.8 3.7 8 112,001 52.1 5.7 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 3 4,394 48.0 4.0 3.1
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 4 99,443 54.2 5.8 3.6 4 99,443 54.2 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 4 12,558 35.3 4.5 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.

January 2025
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 13,702 57.6 5.3 3.3 3 3,916 58.0 3.6 3.2 4 9,786 57.5 6.1 3.3
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 1 587 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 587 36.0 3.0 3.0
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 2 4,252 43.6 6.5 3.4 2 4,252 43.6 6.5 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.

February 2025
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 15,157 45.3 4.7 3.6 4 5,057 44.9 5.5 4.0 4 10,100 45.6 4.3 3.4
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 3 2,430 37.9 2.7 2.6 3 2,430 37.9 2.7 2.6
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 sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 6 22,135 47.7 3.1 3.3 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8 5 20,731 46.0 3.4 3.4
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 4 10,495 51.2 2.6 3.0 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8 3 9,091 48.0 2.9 3.2
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 1 8,240 48.0 3.9 3.7 1 8,240 48.0 3.9 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.

April 2025
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 6 116,015 47.8 7.7 5.3 7 56,733 45.3 3.4 3.1
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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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 25,184 45.1 3.1 3.0 4 11,083 46.3 2.9 2.8 5 14,101 44.2 3.2 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
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 3 7,077 42.1 3.5 3.3 3 7,077 42.1 3.5 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.

June 2025
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 4,657 53.6 3.6 3.4 2 1,523 47.1 4.7 3.5 2 3,134 56.8 3.0 3.4
Primary industries
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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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 45,658 48.4 7.4 2.1 2 42,230 48.7 7.8 2.0 2 3,428 44.6 3.2 3.2
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
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

Q3 2022
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 46 207,945 47.3 2.1 1.9 17 54,160 51.9 4.7 3.4 29 153,785 45.6 1.1 1.4
Primary industries 1 1,011 60.0 2.0 2.0 1 1,011 60.0 2.0 2.0
Utilities 2 1,425 47.6 0.3 1.0 2 1,425 47.6 0.3 1.0
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 5 17,889 51.1 3.7 3.2 3 2,105 36.0 5.5 3.8
Information and culture 6 10,870 47.6 2.4 2.2 3 6,690 50.8 3.1 2.6 3 4,180 42.5 1.3 1.5
Finance and professional services 4 18,860 57.6 1.7 2.0 1 16,000 60.0 1.8 2.2 3 2,860 44.1 0.8 1.1
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 5 47,713 40.5 2.2 1.9 5 47,713 40.5 2.2 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.

Q4 2022
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 9 15,408 46.9 4.6 3.7 35 230,934 38.8 3.8 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 1 7,370 48.0 4.1 3.9 20 189,789 37.8 4.1 3.8
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 13 39,578 43.5 2.7 2.4 13 39,578 43.5 2.7 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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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 3.8 3.4 10 26,380 37.8 4.8 4.0 20 35,275 46.2 3.0 3.0
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 1 994 36.0 2.8 2.7 2 1,978 42.2 2.0 2.5
Construction 3 14,650 26.5 7.5 5.2 3 14,650 26.5 7.5 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 5 8,160 53.1 2.0 2.2

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.

Q2 2023
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 51 308,518 42.4 2.6 3.0 18 34,841 30.4 6.8 4.9 33 273,677 43.9 2.0 2.8
Primary industries
Utilities 3 7,554 27.1 4.3 3.7 1 1,264 36.0 3.0 2.7 2 6,290 25.3 4.5 3.9
Construction 4 9,202 24.0 8.4 7.3 4 9,202 24.0 8.4 7.3
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 7 17,431 27.0 6.9 4.2 3 2,352 41.7 4.5 3.3
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 3 2,984 47.8 7.5 4.4
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 8 183,841 47.4 2.0 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.

Q3 2023
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 46 169,307 37.5 5.4 4.3 14 24,965 43.1 6.5 4.5 32 144,342 36.5 5.2 4.2
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 2 1,849 56.8 12.8 4.0
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 16 101,311 33.6 6.2 4.6 2 1,135 34.2 0.0 0.6 14 100,176 33.6 6.3 4.7
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 14 33,608 45.8 2.4 3.0 14 33,608 45.8 2.4 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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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 32 180,530 48.9 4.0 3.0 10 35,496 54.2 7.4 3.7 22 145,034 47.6 3.1 2.9
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 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 3 3,497 64.5 1.9 3.0
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 13 110,141 50.6 2.8 2.6 3 9,836 70.1 1.4 1.6 10 100,305 48.7 3.0 2.7
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 8 38,012 45.2 3.5 3.2 8 38,012 45.2 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.

Q1 2024
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 33 188,927 45.9 3.0 2.6 8 21,291 42.5 2.6 2.4 25 167,636 46.3 3.1 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 1,800 47.2 2.9 2.2 1 4,600 36.0 3.5 1.7
Finance and professional services 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0
Education, health, and social services 19 144,591 46.4 2.8 2.5 2 11,871 43.5 0.6 1.3 17 132,720 46.6 3.0 2.6
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 6 29,796 46.6 3.1 2.9 6 29,796 46.6 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.

Q2 2024
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 56 653,329 53.5 5.3 3.5 9 17,020 28.5 4.9 4.2 47 636,309 54.2 5.3 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 3 2,540 51.8 8.2 4.3 3 2,540 51.8 8.2 4.3
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 2 1,520 44.1 4.0 2.9 1 685 48.3 0.0 1.5
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 37 586,903 55.8 5.5 3.5 37 586,903 55.8 5.5 3.5
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 7 35,531 34.8 3.5 3.4 7 35,531 34.8 3.5 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.

Q3 2024
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 27 95,429 42.8 4.1 3.3 8 13,506 33.5 7.7 4.5 19 81,923 44.3 3.5 3.1
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 2 1,205 54.0 12.7 4.8 1 652 36.0 4.0 3.3
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 7 35,716 49.3 4.4 3.4 7 35,716 49.3 4.4 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.

Q4 2024
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 29 177,872 50.3 4.8 3.7 9 21,097 53.3 3.0 3.5 20 156,775 49.9 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 4 4,994 45.1 3.9 3.1
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 2 7,315 68.6 0.7 3.5 1 6,295 72.0 0.0 3.6 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1
Education, health, and social services 10 137,386 52.3 5.0 3.7 1 6,696 48.0 3.5 3.1 9 130,690 52.5 5.1 3.7
Entertainment and hospitality 1 561 24.0 10.0 6.9 1 561 24.0 10.0 6.9
Public administration 10 25,065 36.6 4.6 3.6 10 25,065 36.6 4.6 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 sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 21 50,994 49.7 4.2 3.4 8 10,377 53.5 4.0 3.4 13 40,617 48.7 4.2 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 8 13,512 48.2 2.6 2.9 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8 7 12,108 45.4 2.9 3.1
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 4 20,162 47.1 4.8 3.6 4 20,162 47.1 4.8 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.

Q2 2025
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 26 202,589 46.9 5.8 4.4 12 128,621 47.6 7.2 5.1 14 73,968 45.6 3.3 3.1
Primary industries
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 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5
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 4 12,790 50.1 3.2 2.9 4 12,790 50.1 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.

Year

2016
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 1.4 128 247,565 45.4 1.5 1.5 164 947,035 49.2 0.7 1.3
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 2 1,490 28.0 0.5 1.1 6 4,310 56.2 0.8 1.5
Construction 53 112,580 36.7 2.0 1.9 53 112,580 36.7 2.0 1.9
Manufacturing 29 43,197 51.0 1.9 1.4 28 42,677 51.1 1.9 1.4 1 520 48.0 1.7 1.6
Wholesale and retail trade 9 24,215 60.4 1.4 1.3 8 23,420 60.4 1.4 1.3 1 795 60.0 0.5 1.5
Transportation 18 85,950 42.0 1.0 1.4 9 15,850 91.4 1.0 1.6 9 70,100 30.8 1.0 1.3
Information and culture 5 14,578 56.0 0.7 1.2 3 8,528 67.0 0.2 1.1 2 6,050 40.5 1.6 1.4
Finance and professional services 8 5,980 41.7 1.9 1.7 3 1,820 33.8 1.6 1.4 5 4,160 45.2 2.0 1.8
Education, health, and social services 98 697,660 49.7 0.5 1.2 9 23,100 33.1 0.6 0.7 89 674,560 50.2 0.5 1.3
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 51 186,540 52.8 1.3 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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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 224 868,612 39.8 1.7 1.7 75 193,038 44.9 2.6 2.0 149 675,574 38.3 1.4 1.7
Primary industries 10 13,602 36.8 0.7 0.9 10 13,602 36.8 0.7 0.9
Utilities 3 2,920 29.4 1.6 1.7 2 2,230 27.4 1.7 1.8 1 690 36.0 1.2 1.7
Construction 16 97,270 44.5 3.4 2.0 16 97,270 44.5 3.4 2.0
Manufacturing 10 10,440 48.3 1.5 1.4 10 10,440 48.3 1.5 1.4
Wholesale and retail trade 7 14,550 47.5 1.7 1.9 6 7,560 47.0 1.9 2.0 1 6,990 48.0 1.5 1.9
Transportation 19 28,362 46.8 1.8 2.1 13 21,660 49.0 1.8 2.2 6 6,702 39.8 1.5 1.8
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 18,420 54.7 2.1 2.3 3 2,350 42.8 1.3 1.4
Education, health, and social services 80 398,216 30.5 1.5 1.7 2 8,770 24.0 2.0 2.1 78 389,446 30.6 1.5 1.7
Entertainment and hospitality 5 6,350 46.7 2.0 1.9 4 5,550 51.7 2.2 2.2 1 800 12.0 0.0 0.0
Public administration 57 267,196 49.1 1.4 1.6 57 267,196 49.1 1.4 1.6

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.

2018
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 226 761,192 42.7 1.4 1.4 82 220,436 47.4 2.3 1.9 144 540,756 40.7 1.0 1.2
Primary industries 2 2,213 50.9 8.7 2.7 2 2,213 50.9 8.7 2.7
Utilities 11 29,176 44.9 1.3 2.0 3 4,220 48.3 2.0 2.1 8 24,956 44.3 1.2 2.0
Construction 16 93,740 46.9 2.1 1.5 16 93,740 46.9 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 8 18,913 53.5 0.9 1.5 2 1,460 42.7 0.1 0.3
Transportation 16 28,882 44.0 2.0 2.2 8 10,100 44.3 2.5 2.4 8 18,782 43.9 1.8 2.1
Information and culture 8 25,890 45.5 2.6 2.4 7 24,240 43.6 2.3 2.5 1 1,650 73.0 5.7 2.1
Finance and professional services 17 44,852 47.9 2.7 2.1 15 42,652 48.1 2.8 2.1 2 2,200 44.4 1.5 1.7
Education, health, and social services 77 330,519 39.0 0.8 1.0 5 5,860 41.6 1.3 1.3 72 324,659 39.0 0.8 1.0
Entertainment and hospitality 9 7,940 45.6 2.5 2.4 5 5,010 43.3 2.8 3.0 4 2,930 49.5 1.9 1.5
Public administration 47 164,119 42.7 1.1 1.2 47 164,119 42.7 1.1 1.2

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.

2019
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 269 684,720 43.1 1.8 1.8 97 187,467 43.2 2.0 2.1 172 497,253 43.0 1.7 1.7
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 4 4,580 38.2 2.0 1.8 8 15,150 35.4 1.7 2.2
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 15 16,980 61.7 2.0 2.2 1 780 48.0 2.0 1.7
Wholesale and retail trade 11 25,528 58.1 1.2 1.7 8 18,450 54.0 1.1 1.8 3 7,078 68.7 1.3 1.5
Transportation 20 41,980 54.4 2.2 2.4 12 22,540 52.8 2.4 2.7 8 19,440 56.2 1.9 2.1
Information and culture 6 10,782 53.8 1.2 1.3 3 2,432 39.7 2.3 1.9 3 8,350 57.9 0.8 1.1
Finance and professional services 6 5,820 47.1 2.1 1.8 2 1,880 48.0 0.5 1.2 4 3,940 46.7 2.9 2.0
Education, health, and social services 90 294,965 38.3 1.3 1.6 3 3,230 32.9 0.8 1.0 87 291,735 38.4 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 58 150,780 48.8 2.4 1.9 58 150,780 48.8 2.4 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.

2020
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All industries 182 809,923 41.4 1.8 1.9 60 139,261 47.0 2.0 1.7 122 670,662 40.2 1.8 2.0
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 10 20,042 44.5 0.8 1.0 10 20,042 44.5 0.8 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 8 13,311 75.7 0.9 1.0 1 500 72.0 1.0 1.2
Transportation 22 98,811 51.5 2.1 2.3 12 27,233 55.0 2.7 2.6 10 71,578 50.1 1.8 2.2
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 9 25,148 45.8 1.3 1.6 7 18,938 47.1 1.3 1.4 2 6,210 42.0 1.5 2.2
Education, health, and social services 74 385,643 36.4 1.5 1.9 4 15,904 30.9 0.9 1.2 70 369,739 36.6 1.6 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 33 207,779 42.7 2.3 1.9 33 207,779 42.7 2.3 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.

2021
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 179 1,030,411 42.8 1.8 1.9 63 225,105 48.6 2.0 2.0 116 805,306 41.2 1.8 1.9
Primary industries 3 3,139 44.5 1.4 2.4 3 3,139 44.5 1.4 2.4
Utilities 8 17,469 27.5 1.1 1.1 2 1,690 43.7 0.6 1.5 6 15,779 25.8 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 9 23,970 55.3 1.4 1.3 1 800 72.0 5.7 3.2
Transportation 14 57,058 40.6 2.1 2.5 9 9,853 46.1 2.7 2.1 5 47,205 39.5 2.0 2.6
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 6 7,582 43.2 0.5 2.1
Education, health, and social services 69 584,584 38.9 1.8 1.9 2 2,741 35.2 1.2 3.4 67 581,843 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 36 158,861 51.4 1.7 1.9 36 158,861 51.4 1.7 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.

2022
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 147 706,936 42.5 2.8 2.7 42 139,126 45.1 4.2 3.6 105 567,810 41.9 2.5 2.5
Primary industries 1 1,011 60.0 2.0 2.0 1 1,011 60.0 2.0 2.0
Utilities 4 3,055 44.7 0.4 1.6 4 3,055 44.7 0.4 1.6
Construction 8 58,510 35.7 4.6 4.4 8 58,510 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 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3 2 7,777 37.2 10.8 4.1
Transportation 17 42,278 42.0 3.3 2.9 10 22,728 50.3 3.7 3.2 7 19,550 32.3 2.8 2.6
Information and culture 9 15,770 47.8 2.6 2.4 5 10,990 49.1 3.1 2.8 4 4,780 44.7 1.3 1.5
Finance and professional services 9 23,855 53.6 1.8 2.1 5 20,335 55.5 1.8 2.2 4 3,520 42.6 1.3 1.5
Education, health, and social services 59 404,495 42.9 2.5 2.6 2 7,970 49.8 3.8 3.7 57 396,525 42.8 2.4 2.5
Entertainment and hospitality 2 2,406 40.0 4.8 3.7 2 2,406 40.0 4.8 3.7
Public administration 27 132,603 40.7 2.4 2.3 27 132,603 40.7 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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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 159 720,010 42.9 3.7 3.4 52 121,682 41.6 6.5 4.3 107 598,328 43.2 3.1 3.2
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 2 2,258 36.0 2.9 2.7 6 16,896 28.6 4.1 4.0
Construction 9 25,701 27.8 8.2 5.9 9 25,701 27.8 8.2 5.9
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 3 11,979 60.0 9.8 4.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
Transportation 24 44,872 38.1 4.9 3.9 15 32,557 34.7 5.9 4.4 9 12,315 47.1 2.4 2.3
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 4 3,619 45.8 7.0 4.3
Education, health, and social services 61 315,067 41.4 3.7 3.2 5 10,971 66.4 1.2 1.5 56 304,096 40.5 3.8 3.3
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 35 263,621 47.1 2.3 3.0 35 263,621 47.1 2.3 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.

2024
All sectors Private sector Public sector
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 145 1,115,557 50.8 4.7 3.4 34 72,914 40.7 4.2 3.5 111 1,042,643 51.5 4.8 3.3
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 1 1,151 24.0 4.0 3.7 2 2,210 36.0 3.0 2.7
Construction 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6
Manufacturing 7 8,804 41.9 10.4 6.1 7 8,804 41.9 10.4 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 12,049 47.2 5.3 3.7 2 12,152 36.0 4.8 4.3
Information and culture 6 8,605 40.7 3.2 2.0 4 3,320 45.8 3.4 2.5 2 5,285 37.6 3.1 1.7
Finance and professional services 7 24,715 35.1 3.4 3.7 6 23,695 34.6 3.3 3.7 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1
Education, health, and social services 76 904,206 53.2 4.9 3.3 3 18,567 45.1 1.6 1.9 73 885,639 53.3 5.0 3.4
Entertainment and hospitality 2 1,311 30.9 7.1 5.1 2 1,311 30.9 7.1 5.1
Public administration 30 126,108 42.1 3.9 3.3 30 126,108 42.1 3.9 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 sectors Private sector Public sector
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 51 299,241 47.6 5.8 3.9 22 181,228 48.2 7.2 4.3 29 118,013 46.6 3.6 3.2
Primary industries 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0
Utilities 2 3,280 52.8 2.9 3.5 1 980 36.0 2.8 3.5 1 2,300 60.0 3.0 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 1 878 60.0 6.7 3.9 1 4,947 72.0 6.0 3.3
Transportation 7 11,782 43.0 4.2 3.6 5 5,790 45.2 5.4 4.1 2 5,992 40.9 3.0 3.1
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 2 2,386 36.0 4.2 4.2 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6 1 836 36.0 4.0 3.5
Education, health, and social services 17 72,390 44.8 3.2 3.1 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8 16 70,986 44.2 3.3 3.1
Entertainment and hospitality 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2
Public administration 8 32,952 48.2 4.2 3.3 8 32,952 48.2 4.2 3.3

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

Note: Data for 2025 cover the months of January through July. Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

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