Major wage settlements by sector and industry
Publication date: February 28, 2025
Month
February 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 | 11 | 64,952 | 45.4 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 4 | 8,939 | 38.7 | 5.7 | 4.2 | 7 | 56,013 | 46.5 | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 6 | 57,193 | 45.9 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 1 | 2,219 | 24.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 5 | 54,974 | 46.8 | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 1 | 519 | 24.0 | 1.8 | 1.8 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 519 | 24.0 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
March 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 | 13 | 62,283 | 44.5 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 2 | 2,200 | 25.6 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 11 | 60,083 | 45.2 | 3.9 | 2.9 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information and culture | 2 | 5,900 | 35.8 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 1 | 1,300 | 35.0 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 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 | 8 | 49,402 | 45.7 | 3.7 | 2.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 8 | 49,402 | 45.7 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 2 | 6,081 | 48.0 | 5.2 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 6,081 | 48.0 | 5.2 | 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.
April 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 | 14 | 90,917 | 36.0 | 3.3 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 14 | 90,917 | 36.0 | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information and culture | 1 | 685 | 48.3 | 0.0 | 1.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 685 | 48.3 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| Finance and professional services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 10 | 79,207 | 34.0 | 3.4 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 10 | 79,207 | 34.0 | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 3 | 11,025 | 49.3 | 2.8 | 2.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 11,025 | 49.3 | 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 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 | 7 | 25,461 | 47.3 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3 | 5,370 | 44.1 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 4 | 20,091 | 48.2 | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 1 | 1,690 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1,690 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 1,300 | 60.0 | 8.0 | 4.6 | 1 | 1,300 | 60.0 | 8.0 | 4.6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | 1 | 3,050 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1 | 3,050 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information and culture | 1 | 1,020 | 48.0 | 5.0 | 3.1 | 1 | 1,020 | 48.0 | 5.0 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 2 | 17,900 | 48.0 | 2.6 | 2.8 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 17,900 | 48.0 | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 1 | 501 | 96.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 501 | 96.0 | 2.0 | 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.
June 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 | 31 | 507,421 | 58.4 | 5.9 | 3.6 | 5 | 11,150 | 20.7 | 5.2 | 4.6 | 26 | 496,271 | 59.2 | 5.9 | 3.6 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | 1 | 700 | 48.0 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 1 | 700 | 48.0 | 2.8 | 2.6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 1,240 | 43.2 | 8.5 | 3.9 | 2 | 1,240 | 43.2 | 8.5 | 3.9 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | 2 | 12,200 | 37.4 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 1 | 700 | 60.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1 | 11,500 | 36.0 | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Information and culture | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 23 | 479,766 | 60.0 | 6.0 | 3.6 | – | – | – | – | – | 23 | 479,766 | 60.0 | 6.0 | 3.6 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 2 | 5,005 | 37.9 | 3.1 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 5,005 | 37.9 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
July 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 | 16 | 58,876 | 44.3 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 1 | 655 | 60.0 | 15.5 | 5.1 | 15 | 58,221 | 44.1 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 1 | 10,229 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 2.6 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 10,229 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 2.6 |
| Transportation | 1 | 655 | 60.0 | 15.5 | 5.1 | 1 | 655 | 60.0 | 15.5 | 5.1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information and culture | 1 | 620 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 620 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Finance and professional services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 6 | 11,656 | 35.8 | 2.9 | 2.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 11,656 | 35.8 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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.
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 | 4 | 11,300 | 33.6 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3 | 6,300 | 31.7 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 1 | 5,000 | 36.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 3.6 | 2 | 7,296 | 46.0 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 6 | 37,880 | 45.6 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | 1 | 600 | 24.0 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 1 | 600 | 24.0 | 3.2 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information and culture | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 4 | 36,396 | 47.8 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 1 | 6,696 | 48.0 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3 | 29,700 | 47.8 | 2.8 | 3.8 |
| 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 | 5 | 5,694 | 38.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | – | – | – | – | – | 5 | 5,694 | 38.5 | 3.9 | 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 | 2 | 3,127 | 39.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 3,127 | 39.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
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 | 10 | 109,525 | 53.7 | 5.4 | 3.5 | 3 | 4,394 | 48.0 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 7 | 105,131 | 54.0 | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 3 | 92,573 | 56.5 | 5.6 | 3.4 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 92,573 | 56.5 | 5.6 | 3.4 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 2 | 5,312 | 52.3 | 5.3 | 3.2 | 1 | 2,400 | 72.0 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 1 | 2,912 | 36.0 | 6.3 | 3.2 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 2,400 | 72.0 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 1 | 2,400 | 72.0 | 4.0 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information and culture | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 1 | 2,912 | 36.0 | 6.3 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 2,912 | 36.0 | 6.3 | 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.
Quarter
Q1 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 | 21 | 111,734 | 39.8 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 5 | 8,024 | 33.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 16 | 103,710 | 40.3 | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 3,427 | 33.4 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2 | 3,427 | 33.4 | 2.3 | 2.6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 1 | 6,990 | 36.0 | 11.9 | 4.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 6,990 | 36.0 | 11.9 | 4.5 |
| Transportation | 3 | 16,751 | 28.3 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 1 | 751 | 24.0 | 6.8 | 4.9 | 2 | 16,000 | 28.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Information and culture | 1 | 600 | 60.0 | 1.8 | 1.8 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 600 | 60.0 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Finance and professional services | 1 | 2,240 | 36.0 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1 | 2,240 | 36.0 | 1.5 | 1.8 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 9 | 51,490 | 46.7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | – | – | – | – | – | 9 | 51,490 | 46.7 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | 1 | 1,606 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1 | 1,606 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 3 | 28,630 | 36.0 | 2.9 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 28,630 | 36.0 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Q2 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 | 23 | 87,089 | 41.8 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 8 | 30,295 | 40.9 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 15 | 56,794 | 42.3 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 1 | 850 | 48.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 850 | 48.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Construction | 2 | 21,100 | 36.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 2 | 21,100 | 36.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 1 | 2,800 | 61.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1 | 2,800 | 61.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | 2 | 1,445 | 68.8 | 3.3 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 1,445 | 68.8 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Information and culture | 1 | 3,700 | 48.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 1 | 3,700 | 48.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | 4 | 2,755 | 40.9 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 3 | 2,095 | 42.4 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 1 | 660 | 36.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Education, health, and social services | 9 | 41,014 | 42.4 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1 | 600 | 72.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 8 | 40,414 | 41.9 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 3 | 13,425 | 40.4 | 1.0 | 1.8 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 13,425 | 40.4 | 1.0 | 1.8 |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
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 | 36 | 149,006 | 47.4 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 12 | 43,809 | 53.9 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 24 | 105,197 | 44.7 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 1 | 635 | 35.9 | 0.0 | 0.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 635 | 35.9 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Construction | 1 | 2,000 | 36.0 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 1 | 2,000 | 36.0 | 5.3 | 4.3 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 1,230 | 60.0 | 10.1 | 4.6 | 2 | 1,230 | 60.0 | 10.1 | 4.6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 10 | 62,504 | 49.1 | 0.7 | 1.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 10 | 62,504 | 49.1 | 0.7 | 1.2 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 4 | 32,913 | 37.2 | 2.1 | 1.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 32,913 | 37.2 | 2.1 | 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 | 34 | 263,667 | 38.6 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 7 | 13,824 | 48.2 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 27 | 249,843 | 38.1 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 2,560 | 43.9 | 6.5 | 4.2 | 2 | 2,560 | 43.9 | 6.5 | 4.2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | 3 | 3,294 | 54.1 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3 | 3,294 | 54.1 | 3.9 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 14 | 184,635 | 37.7 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 1 | 7,370 | 48.0 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 13 | 177,265 | 37.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 14 | 72,578 | 40.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 14 | 72,578 | 40.1 | 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.
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 | 23 | 40,324 | 45.3 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 7 | 11,386 | 52.5 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 16 | 28,938 | 42.5 | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Primary industries | 1 | 750 | 48.0 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 1 | 750 | 48.0 | 3.5 | 2.9 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 1 | 948 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 948 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Construction | 1 | 650 | 36.0 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 1 | 650 | 36.0 | 5.3 | 5.1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 596 | 36.0 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 1 | 596 | 36.0 | 3.9 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | 3 | 4,429 | 34.4 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2 | 1,837 | 31.7 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 1 | 2,592 | 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 | 9 | 17,238 | 38.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 9 | 17,238 | 38.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| 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 | 40 | 185,595 | 39.2 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 17 | 33,611 | 31.0 | 6.8 | 4.8 | 23 | 151,984 | 41.0 | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| 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 | 2 | 6,972 | 24.0 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 2 | 6,972 | 24.0 | 7.2 | 7.1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2,800 | 40.6 | 8.9 | 5.0 | 3 | 2,800 | 40.6 | 8.9 | 5.0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 14 | 76,217 | 36.7 | 1.8 | 2.3 | – | – | – | – | – | 14 | 76,217 | 36.7 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 4 | 67,125 | 47.3 | 2.9 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 67,125 | 47.3 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
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 | 38 | 143,484 | 34.3 | 5.9 | 4.5 | 11 | 22,144 | 44.7 | 6.1 | 4.6 | 27 | 121,340 | 32.4 | 5.9 | 4.5 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 1 | 5,106 | 30.0 | 4.5 | 4.8 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 5,106 | 30.0 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Construction | 1 | 850 | 60.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 1 | 850 | 60.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 6 | 15,058 | 46.7 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4 | 11,308 | 48.3 | 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 | 10 | 78,089 | 26.3 | 7.6 | 5.2 | 1 | 613 | 36.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 9 | 77,476 | 26.3 | 7.7 | 5.2 |
| 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 | 27 | 163,638 | 48.7 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 9 | 33,696 | 55.8 | 7.6 | 3.8 | 18 | 129,942 | 46.8 | 3.0 | 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 | 3 | 2,978 | 50.8 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 1 | 681 | 60.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 2 | 2,297 | 48.1 | 1.4 | 3.1 |
| Information and culture | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 10 | 105,849 | 50.7 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2 | 8,036 | 80.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 8 | 97,813 | 48.3 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 7 | 26,612 | 44.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 7 | 26,612 | 44.0 | 3.0 | 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 | 32 | 176,977 | 45.7 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 8 | 21,291 | 42.5 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 24 | 155,686 | 46.2 | 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 | 18 | 132,641 | 46.2 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2 | 11,871 | 43.5 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 16 | 120,770 | 46.5 | 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 | 52 | 623,799 | 54.7 | 5.4 | 3.5 | 8 | 16,520 | 28.3 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 44 | 607,279 | 55.4 | 5.4 | 3.5 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 1 | 1,690 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1,690 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Construction | 1 | 700 | 48.0 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 1 | 700 | 48.0 | 2.8 | 2.6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2 | 1,705 | 48.1 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1 | 1,020 | 48.0 | 5.0 | 3.1 | 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 | 35 | 576,873 | 56.1 | 5.5 | 3.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 35 | 576,873 | 56.1 | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 6 | 16,531 | 47.3 | 2.9 | 2.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 16,531 | 47.3 | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Q3 2024
| All 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 | 25 | 91,368 | 43.2 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 6 | 9,945 | 34.8 | 5.3 | 3.1 | 19 | 81,423 | 44.2 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 48.0 | 8.4 | 4.2 | 2 | 1,205 | 54.5 | 10.7 | 4.7 | 1 | 652 | 36.0 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Information and culture | 1 | 620 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 620 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| 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 | 9 | 34,206 | 41.6 | 2.8 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 9 | 34,206 | 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 | 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 | 23 | 160,395 | 50.9 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 5 | 11,690 | 46.8 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 18 | 148,705 | 51.2 | 4.9 | 3.6 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 1 | 1,020 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1,020 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 3.1 |
| Education, health, and social services | 9 | 130,516 | 53.8 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 1 | 6,696 | 48.0 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 8 | 123,820 | 54.1 | 4.9 | 3.5 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 9 | 23,865 | 36.7 | 4.7 | 3.6 | – | – | – | – | – | 9 | 23,865 | 36.7 | 4.7 | 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.
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 | 283 | 1,163,990 | 48.4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 126 | 240,615 | 46.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 157 | 923,375 | 49.0 | 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 | 6 | 4,800 | 44.1 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 2 | 1,490 | 28.0 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 4 | 3,310 | 51.4 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| Construction | 52 | 111,980 | 36.6 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 52 | 111,980 | 36.6 | 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 | 7 | 5,330 | 44.6 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 3 | 1,820 | 33.8 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 4 | 3,510 | 50.3 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Education, health, and social services | 95 | 686,200 | 49.8 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 8 | 16,750 | 36.5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 87 | 669,450 | 50.2 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | 5 | 4,010 | 45.9 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 5 | 4,010 | 45.9 | 1.7 | 1.7 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 49 | 169,640 | 52.1 | 1.3 | 1.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 49 | 169,640 | 52.1 | 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 | 221 | 866,115 | 39.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 74 | 192,918 | 45.0 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 147 | 673,197 | 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 | 15 | 96,640 | 44.6 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 15 | 96,640 | 44.6 | 3.5 | 2.1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 11,590 | 48.3 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 11 | 11,590 | 48.3 | 1.7 | 1.7 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 18 | 27,722 | 46.8 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 12 | 21,020 | 49.1 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 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 | 79 | 397,416 | 30.5 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2 | 8,770 | 24.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 77 | 388,646 | 30.6 | 1.4 | 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 | 265,619 | 49.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 | – | – | – | – | – | 56 | 265,619 | 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 | 220 | 732,613 | 42.9 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 79 | 217,423 | 47.3 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 141 | 515,190 | 41.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 11 | 28,899 | 45.1 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 3 | 4,220 | 48.3 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 8 | 24,679 | 44.5 | 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 | 17 | 29,412 | 44.1 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 8 | 10,100 | 44.3 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 9 | 19,312 | 44.0 | 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 | 76 | 329,814 | 39.1 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 5 | 5,860 | 41.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 71 | 323,954 | 39.0 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | 8 | 7,140 | 45.3 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 4 | 4,210 | 42.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 4 | 2,930 | 49.5 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Public administration | 44 | 139,005 | 43.9 | 1.3 | 1.4 | – | – | – | – | – | 44 | 139,005 | 43.9 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
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 | 259 | 668,983 | 42.9 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 92 | 178,897 | 43.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 167 | 490,086 | 42.8 | 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 | 41 | 107,215 | 36.7 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 41 | 107,215 | 36.7 | 2.1 | 2.1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 17,720 | 58.6 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 15 | 16,940 | 59.1 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 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 | 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 | 86 | 289,428 | 38.0 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 2 | 1,430 | 29.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 84 | 287,998 | 38.1 | 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 | 56 | 147,350 | 48.8 | 2.4 | 1.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 56 | 147,350 | 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 | 170 | 780,465 | 41.3 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 56 | 130,167 | 48.2 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 114 | 650,298 | 39.9 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Primary industries | 1 | 1,500 | 36.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1 | 1,500 | 36.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 5 | 12,476 | 44.4 | 1.5 | 1.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 5 | 12,476 | 44.4 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Construction | 9 | 19,202 | 46.7 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 9 | 19,202 | 46.7 | 0.9 | 1.1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 38,595 | 39.6 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 13 | 38,595 | 39.6 | 2.4 | 1.9 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 1 | 1,200 | 36.1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1 | 1,200 | 36.1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 67 | 372,385 | 36.6 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 2 | 8,150 | 36.0 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 65 | 364,235 | 36.7 | 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 | 31 | 195,299 | 41.6 | 2.4 | 2.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 31 | 195,299 | 41.6 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
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 | 157 | 925,263 | 42.5 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 51 | 198,500 | 48.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 106 | 726,763 | 40.9 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Primary industries | 3 | 2,953 | 44.3 | 5.0 | 3.5 | 3 | 2,953 | 44.3 | 5.0 | 3.5 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 6 | 15,546 | 22.5 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1 | 1,150 | 36.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 5 | 14,396 | 21.4 | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| Construction | 8 | 148,210 | 48.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 8 | 148,210 | 48.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 14,007 | 52.0 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 14 | 14,007 | 52.0 | 4.8 | 2.3 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 5 | 4,680 | 58.7 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 4 | 3,880 | 55.9 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1 | 800 | 72.0 | 5.7 | 3.2 |
| Transportation | 12 | 14,558 | 43.7 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 8 | 9,353 | 46.7 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 4 | 5,205 | 38.3 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| 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 | 4 | 4,482 | 39.8 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 4 | 4,482 | 39.8 | 0.4 | 1.5 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | 63 | 573,422 | 38.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1 | 2,219 | 36.0 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 62 | 571,203 | 38.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | 4 | 4,836 | 36.7 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 4 | 4,836 | 36.7 | 0.1 | 0.8 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 33 | 134,341 | 52.0 | 1.8 | 2.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 33 | 134,341 | 52.0 | 1.8 | 2.1 |
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.
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 | 114 | 611,496 | 41.4 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 32 | 95,952 | 47.3 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 82 | 515,544 | 40.3 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 2 | 1,485 | 42.8 | 0.0 | 1.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 1,485 | 42.8 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| Construction | 3 | 23,100 | 36.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3 | 23,100 | 36.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 7,217 | 41.6 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 6 | 7,217 | 41.6 | 5.1 | 3.5 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 2 | 9,790 | 43.2 | 8.5 | 3.3 | 1 | 2,800 | 61.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1 | 6,990 | 36.0 | 11.9 | 4.5 |
| Transportation | 16 | 41,484 | 42.0 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 9 | 21,934 | 50.6 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 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 | 42 | 339,643 | 41.7 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2 | 7,970 | 49.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 40 | 331,673 | 41.5 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | 1 | 1,606 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1 | 1,606 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 24 | 147,546 | 38.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 24 | 147,546 | 38.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
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 | 128 | 533,041 | 41.2 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 44 | 100,837 | 44.7 | 6.3 | 4.2 | 84 | 432,204 | 40.4 | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Primary industries | 1 | 750 | 48.0 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 1 | 750 | 48.0 | 3.5 | 2.9 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | 6 | 16,828 | 27.9 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 1 | 1,264 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 5 | 15,564 | 27.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Construction | 4 | 8,472 | 28.5 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 4 | 8,472 | 28.5 | 6.7 | 6.6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 23,886 | 37.3 | 9.3 | 5.0 | 10 | 23,886 | 37.3 | 9.3 | 5.0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 22 | 42,248 | 37.3 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 14 | 31,257 | 35.7 | 5.9 | 4.4 | 8 | 10,991 | 41.9 | 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 | 43 | 277,393 | 39.3 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3 | 8,649 | 77.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 40 | 268,744 | 38.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 30 | 135,505 | 46.6 | 2.7 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 30 | 135,505 | 46.6 | 2.7 | 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 | 132 | 1,052,539 | 51.6 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 27 | 59,446 | 38.1 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 105 | 993,093 | 52.4 | 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 | 2 | 2,210 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 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 | 4 | 3,843 | 46.4 | 8.1 | 4.4 | 4 | 3,843 | 46.4 | 8.1 | 4.4 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 41.6 | 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 | 6 | 8,725 | 40.7 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 3 | 2,820 | 47.5 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 3 | 5,905 | 37.4 | 3.1 | 1.8 |
| Finance and professional services | 6 | 18,420 | 22.6 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 5 | 17,400 | 21.1 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 1 | 1,020 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 3.1 |
| Education, health, and social services | 71 | 874,236 | 53.7 | 4.9 | 3.3 | 3 | 18,567 | 45.1 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 68 | 855,669 | 53.8 | 5.0 | 3.4 |
| Entertainment and hospitality | 1 | 750 | 36.0 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 1 | 750 | 36.0 | 5.0 | 3.7 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 28 | 105,908 | 45.4 | 3.9 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 28 | 105,908 | 45.4 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
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 | 2 | 5,312 | 52.3 | 5.3 | 3.2 | 1 | 2,400 | 72.0 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 1 | 2,912 | 36.0 | 6.3 | 3.2 |
| Primary industries | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Utilities | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Construction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 2,400 | 72.0 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 1 | 2,400 | 72.0 | 4.0 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wholesale and retail trade | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information and culture | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance and professional services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, health, and social services | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Entertainment and hospitality | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Public administration | 1 | 2,912 | 36.0 | 6.3 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 2,912 | 36.0 | 6.3 | 3.2 |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Data for 2025 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.
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