Major wage settlements by sector and industry
Publication date: January 31, 2026
Month
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 | 11 | 18,152 | 44.2 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 6 | 6,518 | 41.0 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 5 | 11,634 | 45.9 | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| 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 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 | 39,802 | 45.2 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 2 | 2,230 | 58.7 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 11 | 37,572 | 44.4 | 4.9 | 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 | 1 | 1,404 | 72.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 6 | 12,192 | 49.8 | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| 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 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 | 23 | 218,414 | 44.9 | 5.3 | 4.2 | 12 | 158,415 | 44.6 | 6.0 | 4.6 | 11 | 59,999 | 45.6 | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | 5 | 8,979 | 56.8 | 3.4 | 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 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 | 17 | 44,722 | 53.0 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 9 | 26,931 | 57.3 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 8 | 17,791 | 46.4 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| 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 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 | 14 | 21,984 | 48.2 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 7 | 11,690 | 43.3 | 5.0 | 3.6 | 7 | 10,294 | 53.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| 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 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 | 10 | 53,097 | 48.2 | 6.9 | 2.3 | 2 | 42,230 | 48.7 | 7.8 | 2.0 | 8 | 10,867 | 46.0 | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 5,417 | 41.4 | 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 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 | 18,170 | 49.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 2 | 12,100 | 56.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 6 | 6,070 | 37.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| 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 | 1 | 10,100 | 60.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 1 | 2,500 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| 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 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 | 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 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 | 43,644 | 49.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3 | 2,480 | 57.1 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 23 | 41,164 | 48.9 | 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 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 | 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 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 | 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 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 | 7,250 | 42.4 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3 | 3,807 | 48.2 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 1 | 3,443 | 36.0 | 3.5 | 2.7 |
| 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 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 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 10 | 26,380 | 37.8 | 6.0 | 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 | 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 | – | – | – | – | – | 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 | 50 | 302,588 | 42.7 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 17 | 28,911 | 31.8 | 5.9 | 4.3 | 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 | 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 | 7 | 17,431 | 27.0 | 5.7 | 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 | 48 | 172,495 | 37.6 | 5.4 | 4.2 | 14 | 24,965 | 43.1 | 6.8 | 4.6 | 34 | 147,530 | 36.7 | 5.1 | 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 | 17 | 101,911 | 33.6 | 6.3 | 4.6 | 2 | 1,135 | 34.2 | 7.7 | 3.3 | 15 | 100,776 | 33.6 | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 15 | 36,196 | 45.9 | 2.3 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 15 | 36,196 | 45.9 | 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.
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 | 34 | 186,685 | 48.1 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 10 | 35,496 | 54.2 | 7.4 | 3.7 | 24 | 151,189 | 46.7 | 3.2 | 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 | 10 | 44,167 | 42.5 | 3.6 | 3.3 | – | – | – | – | – | 10 | 44,167 | 42.5 | 3.6 | 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.
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 | 42 | 204,340 | 45.4 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 13 | 32,681 | 41.7 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 29 | 171,659 | 46.1 | 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 | 1,800 | 47.2 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 1 | 4,600 | 36.0 | 3.5 | 1.7 |
| Finance and professional services | 2 | 1,550 | 27.1 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 2 | 1,550 | 27.1 | 2.1 | 1.5 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 23 | 147,844 | 46.2 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 3 | 12,651 | 43.1 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 20 | 135,193 | 46.5 | 3.0 | 2.6 |
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | 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 | 67 | 660,336 | 52.8 | 5.4 | 3.6 | 11 | 18,892 | 30.5 | 5.3 | 4.2 | 56 | 641,444 | 53.5 | 5.4 | 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 | 4 | 3,520 | 50.7 | 10.0 | 4.8 | 1 | 608 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 3.0 |
| 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 | 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 | – | – | – | – | – | 9 | 37,137 | 35.0 | 3.6 | 3.5 |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
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 | 32 | 124,345 | 46.6 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 9 | 14,006 | 33.6 | 7.8 | 4.6 | 23 | 110,339 | 48.2 | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| 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 | 2 | 1,205 | 54.0 | 10.7 | 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 | 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 | – | – | – | – | – | 10 | 63,432 | 54.1 | 5.0 | 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 | 37 | 226,054 | 50.0 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 11 | 31,247 | 45.3 | 7.1 | 5.4 | 26 | 194,807 | 50.7 | 5.1 | 3.6 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 2 | 7,002 | 34.0 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 1 | 1,151 | 24.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 1 | 5,851 | 36.0 | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| 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 | 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 | 2 | 13,545 | 44.7 | 10.4 | 7.7 | 1 | 1,020 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 3.1 |
| Education, health, and social services | 12 | 138,657 | 52.2 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 1 | 6,696 | 48.0 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 11 | 131,961 | 52.4 | 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 | 13 | 55,975 | 48.3 | 5.2 | 3.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 13 | 55,975 | 48.3 | 5.2 | 3.5 |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
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 | 37 | 77,677 | 47.5 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 12 | 14,564 | 53.9 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 25 | 63,113 | 46.1 | 5.0 | 3.9 |
| 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 | 1 | 1,404 | 72.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 14 | 19,295 | 45.5 | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 8 | 34,261 | 44.0 | 5.6 | 4.3 | – | – | – | – | – | 8 | 34,261 | 44.0 | 5.6 | 4.3 |
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.
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 | 54 | 285,120 | 46.4 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 28 | 197,036 | 46.3 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 26 | 88,084 | 46.7 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | 11 | 19,676 | 52.1 | 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 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 | 23 | 159,328 | 38.9 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 4 | 54,330 | 50.3 | 6.7 | 2.3 | 19 | 104,998 | 33.0 | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| 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 | 1 | 10,100 | 60.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 5 | 7,917 | 39.7 | 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 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 1,466 | 36.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| 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 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 | 40 | 211,246 | 46.5 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 5 | 4,760 | 50.5 | 4.4 | 3.2 | 35 | 206,486 | 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 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 | 225 | 869,892 | 39.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 77 | 195,068 | 44.9 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 148 | 674,824 | 38.2 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 56 | 266,446 | 49.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 | – | – | – | – | – | 56 | 266,446 | 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 | 219 | 742,447 | 42.8 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 80 | 219,216 | 47.5 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 139 | 523,231 | 40.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 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 | 3 | 4,220 | 48.3 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 8 | 24,956 | 44.3 | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Construction | 15 | 93,240 | 46.9 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 15 | 93,240 | 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 | 73 | 314,004 | 39.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 5 | 5,860 | 41.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 68 | 308,144 | 39.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | 8 | 7,430 | 44.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 5 | 5,010 | 43.3 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3 | 2,420 | 47.2 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Public administration | 47 | 163,619 | 42.7 | 1.1 | 1.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 47 | 163,619 | 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 | 262 | 626,208 | 43.3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 94 | 175,687 | 42.4 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 168 | 450,521 | 43.7 | 1.9 | 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 | 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 | 10 | 21,528 | 60.0 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 7 | 14,450 | 55.7 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 3 | 7,078 | 68.7 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Transportation | 18 | 34,200 | 53.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 10 | 14,760 | 49.1 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 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 | 87 | 248,878 | 38.8 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 3 | 3,230 | 32.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 84 | 245,648 | 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 | – | – | – | – | – | 57 | 150,135 | 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 | 181 | 803,219 | 41.4 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 59 | 131,211 | 46.7 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 122 | 672,008 | 40.4 | 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 | 8 | 11,342 | 40.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 8 | 11,342 | 40.1 | 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 | 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 | 10 | 25,798 | 45.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 8 | 19,588 | 46.7 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2 | 6,210 | 42.0 | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Education, health, and social services | 73 | 385,689 | 36.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 4 | 15,904 | 30.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 69 | 369,785 | 36.8 | 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 | 34 | 209,079 | 42.8 | 2.3 | 1.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 34 | 209,079 | 42.8 | 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 | 184 | 1,036,803 | 42.7 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 63 | 225,105 | 48.6 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 121 | 811,698 | 41.1 | 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 | 17,486 | 27.6 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 2 | 1,690 | 43.7 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 6 | 15,796 | 25.9 | 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 | 73 | 588,559 | 38.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2 | 2,741 | 35.2 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 71 | 585,818 | 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 | 37 | 161,261 | 51.1 | 1.7 | 1.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 37 | 161,261 | 51.1 | 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 | 146 | 620,599 | 43.4 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 45 | 142,476 | 45.0 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 101 | 478,123 | 43.0 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| 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 | 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 | 10 | 24,505 | 52.7 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 6 | 20,985 | 54.4 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 4 | 3,520 | 42.6 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Education, health, and social services | 57 | 342,598 | 44.2 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2 | 7,970 | 49.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 55 | 334,628 | 44.0 | 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 | – | – | – | – | – | 26 | 105,603 | 42.0 | 2.5 | 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 | 162 | 723,423 | 42.9 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 51 | 115,752 | 42.4 | 6.6 | 4.1 | 111 | 607,671 | 43.0 | 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 | 8 | 19,771 | 28.9 | 9.9 | 5.3 | 8 | 19,771 | 28.9 | 9.9 | 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 | 3 | 11,979 | 60.0 | 9.8 | 4.0 | 1 | 1,400 | 36.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Transportation | 24 | 44,872 | 38.1 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 15 | 32,557 | 34.7 | 5.2 | 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 | 62 | 315,667 | 41.3 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 5 | 10,971 | 66.4 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 57 | 304,696 | 40.4 | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 38 | 272,364 | 46.6 | 2.3 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 38 | 272,364 | 46.6 | 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 | 178 | 1,215,075 | 50.4 | 5.0 | 3.5 | 44 | 96,826 | 39.5 | 5.8 | 4.1 | 134 | 1,118,249 | 51.3 | 4.9 | 3.4 |
| Primary industries | 2 | 4,209 | 38.6 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 2 | 4,209 | 38.6 | 4.7 | 3.8 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 6 | 11,397 | 34.0 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 1 | 1,151 | 24.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 5 | 10,246 | 35.1 | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Construction | 4 | 7,860 | 37.1 | 8.4 | 3.0 | 4 | 7,860 | 37.1 | 8.4 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 10,392 | 42.8 | 10.5 | 5.9 | 8 | 9,784 | 42.5 | 10.8 | 6.1 | 1 | 608 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 3.0 |
| 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 | 12,049 | 47.2 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 2 | 12,152 | 36.0 | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Information and culture | 7 | 11,505 | 42.6 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 5 | 6,220 | 46.8 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 2 | 5,285 | 37.6 | 3.1 | 1.7 |
| Finance and professional services | 9 | 32,615 | 32.3 | 7.0 | 5.4 | 8 | 31,595 | 31.7 | 7.0 | 5.4 | 1 | 1,020 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 3.1 |
| Education, health, and social services | 88 | 911,716 | 52.7 | 4.9 | 3.4 | 4 | 19,347 | 44.8 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 84 | 892,369 | 52.8 | 5.0 | 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 | – | – | – | – | – | 38 | 186,340 | 47.4 | 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.
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 | 154 | 733,371 | 44.9 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 49 | 270,690 | 47.6 | 5.6 | 3.8 | 105 | 462,681 | 43.4 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Primary industries | 2 | 2,454 | 54.8 | 8.9 | 4.7 | 2 | 2,454 | 54.8 | 8.9 | 4.7 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 8 | 11,853 | 51.9 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 1 | 980 | 36.0 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 7 | 10,873 | 53.4 | 3.2 | 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 | 3 | 9,458 | 82.6 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 1 | 4,947 | 72.0 | 6.0 | 3.3 |
| Transportation | 19 | 41,555 | 45.6 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 10 | 27,518 | 48.6 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 9 | 14,037 | 40.0 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| 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 | 3,250 | 48.5 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 2 | 1,466 | 36.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Education, health, and social services | 53 | 297,973 | 41.2 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 1 | 1,404 | 72.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 52 | 296,569 | 41.0 | 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 | – | – | – | – | – | 32 | 133,389 | 47.2 | 4.0 | 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 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 | 7,250 | 42.4 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3 | 3,807 | 48.2 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 1 | 3,443 | 36.0 | 3.5 | 2.7 |
| 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.