Major wage settlements by sector and jurisdiction (detailed)

Publication date: March 31, 2026

Table of Contents

Month

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 jurisdictions 25 246,414 44.7 4.9 3.9 13 178,415 43.6 5.4 4.2 12 67,999 47.3 3.6 3.2
Federal jurisdiction 2 6,760 37.3 3.2 3.0 1 6,000 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 760 48.0 4.8 2.6
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 1 1,180 24.0 5.6 3.8 1 1,180 24.0 5.6 3.8
New Brunswick
Quebec 6 112,715 48.8 7.7 5.3 4 106,088 48.1 8.0 5.5 2 6,627 60.0 3.0 2.6
Ontario 10 69,511 38.5 1.7 2.6 7 58,006 35.7 1.2 2.4 3 11,505 52.7 4.6 4.0
Manitoba
Saskatchewan 1 12,800 36.0 4.0 3.0 1 12,800 36.0 4.0 3.0
Alberta 3 41,856 48.0 3.0 2.9 1 8,321 47.9 3.0 2.5 2 33,535 48.0 3.0 3.0
British Columbia 2 1,592 48.0 4.5 3.7 2 1,592 48.0 4.5 3.7
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 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
Federal jurisdiction 1 3,279 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 3,279 48.0 3.0 3.0
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 2 1,847 60.0 5.5 4.2 2 1,847 60.0 5.5 4.2
Ontario 8 17,169 64.5 2.4 2.9 4 12,569 69.4 1.2 2.6 4 4,600 51.1 5.7 3.7
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 5 20,877 44.9 2.8 2.8 3 9,533 47.9 2.7 2.5 2 11,344 42.3 2.9 3.0
British Columbia 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 15 27,444 44.6 3.5 3.5 7 11,690 43.3 5.0 3.6 8 15,754 45.5 2.3 3.4
Federal jurisdiction 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 5 9,088 60.0 4.4 3.7 1 1,918 60.0 10.6 5.1 4 7,170 60.0 2.7 3.3
Ontario 4 11,860 33.3 2.3 3.2 3 6,400 36.1 3.5 3.1 1 5,460 30.0 1.0 3.2
Manitoba 1 1,000 36.0 2.7 2.9 1 1,000 36.0 2.7 2.9
Saskatchewan
Alberta 2 1,624 47.2 3.7 2.8 1 790 46.3 4.4 2.5 1 834 48.0 3.0 3.0
British Columbia 1 1,290 36.0 5.0 4.9 1 1,290 36.0 5.0 4.9
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 10 53,097 48.2 11.3 5.3 2 42,230 48.7 13.4 5.7 8 10,867 46.0 3.4 3.5
Federal jurisdiction 5 6,161 45.7 3.5 3.2 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4 4 3,661 36.0 3.2 3.1
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick 2 4,000 52.2 4.2 4.3 2 4,000 52.2 4.2 4.3
Quebec 2 40,344 48.2 13.7 5.8 1 39,730 48.0 13.9 5.9 1 614 60.0 0.0 2.8
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 1 2,592 47.4 3.0 3.0 1 2,592 47.4 3.0 3.0
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 8 18,224 49.6 3.3 3.3 2 12,100 56.0 3.2 3.2 6 6,124 37.0 3.5 3.6
Federal jurisdiction 2 12,654 55.2 3.2 3.2 1 10,100 60.0 3.2 3.2 1 2,554 36.0 3.0 3.0
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick 2 1,540 40.2 4.3 4.2 2 1,540 40.2 4.3 4.2
Quebec
Ontario 1 600 36.0 3.9 3.7 1 600 36.0 3.9 3.7
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 1 800 35.4 2.7 3.0 1 800 35.4 2.7 3.0
British Columbia 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8
All territories
Multi-provinces 1 2,000 36.0 3.1 3.2 1 2,000 36.0 3.1 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.

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 jurisdictions 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7
Federal jurisdiction
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 1 609 72.0 3.0 2.5 1 609 72.0 3.0 2.5
Ontario 2 64,150 24.6 3.0 2.6 2 64,150 24.6 3.0 2.6
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 2 23,302 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 23,302 48.0 3.0 3.0
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 27 44,223 49.5 3.1 3.2 3 2,480 57.1 4.7 2.9 24 41,743 49.0 3.0 3.2
Federal jurisdiction 2 1,600 55.5 5.1 3.2 2 1,600 55.5 5.1 3.2
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 3 3,256 62.7 2.6 3.6 3 3,256 62.7 2.6 3.6
Ontario 2 1,459 60.0 4.5 2.9 1 880 60.1 4.0 2.3 1 579 60.0 5.4 3.9
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 20 37,908 47.7 3.0 3.2 20 37,908 47.7 3.0 3.2
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 9 75,122 44.7 3.3 3.0 2 2,280 43.4 4.0 3.6 7 72,842 44.8 3.3 3.0
Federal jurisdiction 2 2,280 43.4 4.0 3.6 2 2,280 43.4 4.0 3.6
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 4 7,914 30.5 3.5 3.2 4 7,914 30.5 3.5 3.2
Ontario 1 8,000 36.0 5.1 3.0 1 8,000 36.0 5.1 3.0
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 1 22,928 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 22,928 48.0 3.0 3.0
British Columbia 1 34,000 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 34,000 48.0 3.0 3.0
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 4 87,640 45.8 3.1 2.9 4 87,640 45.8 3.1 2.9
Federal jurisdiction
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario 2 16,640 36.4 2.1 2.1 2 16,640 36.4 2.1 2.1
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia 1 67,000 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 67,000 48.0 3.0 3.0
All territories 1 4,000 48.0 9.0 4.3 1 4,000 48.0 9.0 4.3
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 5 13,750 50.7 6.9 3.8 4 10,307 55.7 8.1 4.2 1 3,443 36.0 3.5 2.7
Federal jurisdiction
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 1 2,107 47.8 4.0 4.6 1 2,107 47.8 4.0 4.6
Ontario 4 11,643 51.3 7.5 3.7 3 8,200 57.7 9.1 4.2 1 3,443 36.0 3.5 2.7
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces

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

Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.

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

February 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 jurisdictions 7 47,841 50.8 4.8 3.3 2 12,051 46.3 10.5 4.5 5 35,790 52.4 3.0 2.9
Federal jurisdiction 2 12,051 46.3 10.5 4.5 2 12,051 46.3 10.5 4.5
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 3 7,564 68.7 2.8 2.7 3 7,564 68.7 2.8 2.7
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 2 28,226 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 28,226 48.0 3.0 3.0
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 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 jurisdictions 4 87,000 48.8 3.4 3.1 2 10,000 55.2 6.1 3.5 2 77,000 48.0 3.0 3.0
Federal jurisdiction
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 1 6,000 60.0 6.8 4.1 1 6,000 60.0 6.8 4.1
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 1 4,000 48.0 5.0 2.5 1 4,000 48.0 5.0 2.5
British Columbia 2 77,000 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 77,000 48.0 3.0 3.0
All territories
Multi-provinces

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

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 jurisdictions 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
Federal jurisdiction 16 192,076 45.9 2.4 3.2 10 21,021 28.9 5.9 4.3 6 171,055 48.0 2.0 3.0
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island 1 2,600 36.0 3.0 3.4 1 2,600 36.0 3.0 3.4
Nova Scotia 1 1,180 44.0 1.5 1.8 1 1,180 44.0 1.5 1.8
New Brunswick
Quebec 3 9,371 46.4 2.5 2.0 1 1,554 69.8 4.2 2.0 2 7,817 41.8 2.2 1.9
Ontario 10 74,425 35.5 2.2 2.5 2 1,764 42.8 4.1 3.1 8 72,661 35.4 2.1 2.5
Manitoba 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5
Saskatchewan
Alberta 15 15,162 40.7 2.6 2.4 3 3,272 24.0 9.5 6.4 12 11,890 45.2 0.7 1.2
British Columbia 2 2,400 36.0 3.1 4.2 2 2,400 36.0 3.1 4.2
All territories 1 4,074 36.0 4.5 3.5 1 4,074 36.0 4.5 3.5
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 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
Federal jurisdiction 13 38,924 46.6 2.9 3.6 8 15,341 45.7 4.8 4.6 5 23,583 47.1 1.7 3.0
Newfoundland and Labrador 2 6,550 48.0 2.0 3.8 2 6,550 48.0 2.0 3.8
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 1 1,000 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 1,000 36.0 3.0 2.7
New Brunswick 1 8,000 60.0 2.0 3.0 1 8,000 60.0 2.0 3.0
Quebec 3 2,965 47.9 4.7 4.3 1 515 60.0 6.5 3.9 2 2,450 45.3 4.3 4.4
Ontario 12 89,592 27.7 7.6 5.1 2 6,975 36.1 9.2 5.0 10 82,617 27.0 7.4 5.1
Manitoba 3 9,800 62.2 1.7 2.3 3 9,800 62.2 1.7 2.3
Saskatchewan 1 1,400 48.0 0.0 1.9 1 1,400 48.0 0.0 1.9
Alberta 7 8,564 40.1 5.7 2.6 3 2,134 43.4 13.6 3.7 4 6,430 39.0 3.0 2.3
British Columbia 5 5,700 36.2 4.7 4.2 5 5,700 36.2 4.7 4.2
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 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
Federal jurisdiction 4 26,541 50.5 3.8 3.3 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 3 25,860 50.2 3.8 3.2
Newfoundland and Labrador 1 6,500 48.0 2.0 2.5 1 6,500 48.0 2.0 2.5
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 2 2,225 66.6 10.0 3.4 2 2,225 66.6 10.0 3.4
Ontario 13 120,978 45.9 4.4 3.3 6 23,779 44.4 9.4 4.7 7 97,199 46.3 3.1 3.0
Manitoba 3 11,096 74.7 3.0 1.9 2 9,696 78.6 3.4 1.8 1 1,400 48.1 0.0 3.0
Saskatchewan 1 1,040 36.0 5.1 3.5 1 1,040 36.0 5.1 3.5
Alberta 7 11,450 50.9 0.5 1.2 1 1,340 48.0 0.0 0.8 6 10,110 51.3 0.6 1.2
British Columbia 3 6,855 27.1 4.3 4.2 3 6,855 27.1 4.3 4.2
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 42 201,880 45.3 3.3 2.7 13 32,681 41.7 4.1 2.6 29 169,199 46.0 3.1 2.7
Federal jurisdiction 7 15,721 45.0 4.6 2.8 3 3,500 50.4 4.9 3.3 4 12,221 43.5 4.5 2.6
Newfoundland and Labrador 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 1 2,017 36.0 4.8 3.7 1 2,017 36.0 4.8 3.7
Ontario 15 113,786 45.3 3.7 3.0 3 4,172 31.5 4.8 3.6 12 109,614 45.8 3.7 3.0
Manitoba 2 22,500 47.8 2.5 2.8 2 22,500 47.8 2.5 2.8
Saskatchewan 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7
Alberta 10 35,342 46.4 0.6 1.3 3 14,269 44.0 1.5 1.8 7 21,073 48.0 0.0 1.0
British Columbia 5 11,244 39.5 6.8 3.2 4 10,740 39.7 7.0 3.2 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 68 660,996 52.8 5.4 3.6 11 18,892 30.5 5.3 4.2 57 642,104 53.5 5.4 3.5
Federal jurisdiction 9 34,620 25.0 4.1 4.0 6 14,352 24.3 4.2 4.2 3 20,268 25.5 4.0 3.9
Newfoundland and Labrador 1 500 36.0 5.1 3.6 1 500 36.0 5.1 3.6
Prince Edward Island 1 850 36.0 5.3 3.4 1 850 36.0 5.3 3.4
Nova Scotia 3 10,692 38.1 2.6 2.6 3 10,692 38.1 2.6 2.6
New Brunswick 1 730 44.0 2.0 1.7 1 730 44.0 2.0 1.7
Quebec 29 490,063 60.0 6.0 3.6 2 2,280 54.8 10.8 5.3 27 487,783 60.0 6.0 3.6
Ontario 11 77,670 28.6 3.3 3.2 1 740 48.0 10.8 4.1 10 76,930 28.4 3.3 3.2
Manitoba 2 16,000 48.0 2.5 2.8 2 16,000 48.0 2.5 2.8
Saskatchewan 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7
Alberta 5 10,535 42.5 1.4 2.2 5 10,535 42.5 1.4 2.2
British Columbia 4 16,626 36.1 8.6 5.8 4 16,626 36.1 8.6 5.8
All territories
Multi-provinces 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 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.

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 jurisdictions 32 124,306 46.6 4.5 3.4 9 14,006 33.6 7.8 4.6 23 110,300 48.2 4.1 3.2
Federal jurisdiction 4 10,818 48.0 5.4 3.8 2 1,205 54.0 10.7 4.8 2 9,613 47.2 4.7 3.7
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick 1 1,200 48.0 4.0 3.1 1 1,200 48.0 4.0 3.1
Quebec 4 34,216 62.6 5.8 3.5 4 34,216 62.6 5.8 3.5
Ontario 14 43,363 36.4 4.4 3.5 4 9,311 30.0 7.3 5.1 10 34,052 38.1 3.6 3.1
Manitoba 2 19,400 48.0 2.5 3.0 2 19,400 48.0 2.5 3.0
Saskatchewan 2 10,530 37.3 2.9 2.6 2 10,530 37.3 2.9 2.6
Alberta 2 1,339 36.0 2.8 2.5 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 1 589 36.0 0.0 0.9
British Columbia 2 1,200 36.0 8.8 5.1 1 500 36.0 15.1 6.4 1 700 36.0 4.2 4.2
All territories
Multi-provinces 1 2,240 36.0 7.7 2.5 1 2,240 36.0 7.7 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.

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 jurisdictions 38 228,374 49.9 5.3 3.9 11 31,247 45.3 7.1 5.4 27 197,127 50.7 5.1 3.7
Federal jurisdiction 10 18,724 47.2 4.6 3.6 5 7,894 46.2 4.4 3.8 5 10,830 48.0 4.8 3.4
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 2 16,870 24.0 5.1 4.1 2 16,870 24.0 5.1 4.1
New Brunswick
Quebec 6 116,552 60.4 5.7 3.6 3 8,256 66.7 2.0 4.0 3 108,296 59.9 6.0 3.6
Ontario 9 35,628 34.3 7.0 5.1 1 7,250 21.0 19.4 11.2 8 28,378 37.7 3.9 3.5
Manitoba 2 25,696 48.0 2.8 4.2 1 6,696 48.0 3.5 3.1 1 19,000 48.0 2.5 4.6
Saskatchewan
Alberta 7 8,234 46.9 2.6 3.0 1 1,151 24.0 4.0 3.7 6 7,083 50.7 2.4 2.9
British Columbia 1 670 36.0 3.0 3.8 1 670 36.0 3.0 3.8
All territories 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 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
Federal jurisdiction 7 13,763 45.1 4.8 3.7 6 6,093 41.4 4.8 3.6 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 5 8,841 59.8 4.9 3.1 2 1,787 36.0 2.5 3.0 3 7,054 65.8 5.5 3.1
Ontario 10 28,320 42.8 5.6 4.4 10 28,320 42.8 5.6 4.4
Manitoba 3 10,200 54.7 3.5 3.2 1 1,900 84.0 6.0 3.5 2 8,300 48.0 2.9 3.1
Saskatchewan
Alberta 8 11,235 45.1 3.8 3.2 2 2,384 57.2 1.1 2.5 6 8,851 41.9 4.6 3.4
British Columbia 3 4,199 53.7 4.7 3.9 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2 2 1,799 29.3 5.7 4.9
All territories 1 1,119 36.0 8.1 4.7 1 1,119 36.0 8.1 4.7
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 57 318,580 45.8 4.5 3.8 29 217,036 45.3 4.9 4.0 28 101,544 46.9 3.4 3.2
Federal jurisdiction 5 12,621 42.3 3.5 3.2 4 11,861 41.9 3.4 3.2 1 760 48.0 4.8 2.6
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 1 1,180 24.0 5.6 3.8 1 1,180 24.0 5.6 3.8
New Brunswick
Quebec 13 123,650 49.8 7.4 5.2 5 108,006 48.3 8.0 5.5 8 15,644 60.0 3.1 3.1
Ontario 22 98,540 42.4 1.9 2.7 14 76,975 41.2 1.4 2.5 8 21,565 46.6 3.9 3.7
Manitoba 1 1,000 36.0 2.7 2.9 1 1,000 36.0 2.7 2.9
Saskatchewan 1 12,800 36.0 4.0 3.0 1 12,800 36.0 4.0 3.0
Alberta 10 64,357 47.0 3.0 2.9 5 18,644 47.9 2.9 2.5 5 45,713 46.6 3.0 3.0
British Columbia 4 4,432 40.3 4.5 4.4 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6 3 2,882 42.6 4.7 4.2
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 23 159,382 38.9 5.8 3.7 4 54,330 50.3 11.1 5.2 19 105,052 33.0 3.1 2.9
Federal jurisdiction 7 18,815 52.1 3.3 3.2 2 12,600 60.0 3.4 3.3 5 6,215 36.0 3.1 3.1
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick 4 5,540 48.9 4.2 4.3 4 5,540 48.9 4.2 4.3
Quebec 3 40,953 48.5 13.6 5.8 1 39,730 48.0 13.9 5.9 2 1,223 66.0 1.5 2.6
Ontario 3 64,750 24.7 3.0 2.7 3 64,750 24.7 3.0 2.7
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 4 26,694 47.6 3.0 3.0 4 26,694 47.6 3.0 3.0
British Columbia 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8
All territories
Multi-provinces 1 2,000 36.0 3.1 3.2 1 2,000 36.0 3.1 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.

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 jurisdictions 40 206,985 46.2 3.2 3.0 5 4,760 50.5 4.4 3.2 35 202,225 46.1 3.1 3.0
Federal jurisdiction 4 3,880 48.4 4.5 3.4 4 3,880 48.4 4.5 3.4
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 7 11,170 39.9 3.3 3.3 7 11,170 39.9 3.3 3.3
Ontario 5 26,099 37.6 3.1 2.4 1 880 60.1 4.0 2.3 4 25,219 36.8 3.1 2.4
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 21 60,836 47.8 3.0 3.1 21 60,836 47.8 3.0 3.1
British Columbia 2 101,000 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 101,000 48.0 3.0 3.0
All territories 1 4,000 48.0 9.0 4.3 1 4,000 48.0 9.0 4.3
Multi-provinces

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 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 jurisdictions 16 148,591 49.7 4.2 3.2 8 32,358 52.0 8.3 4.1 8 116,233 49.0 3.0 3.0
Federal jurisdiction 2 12,051 46.3 10.5 4.5 2 12,051 46.3 10.5 4.5
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 5 15,671 62.6 4.5 3.5 2 8,107 56.8 6.0 4.2 3 7,564 68.7 2.8 2.7
Ontario 4 11,643 51.3 7.5 3.7 3 8,200 57.7 9.1 4.2 1 3,443 36.0 3.5 2.7
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 3 32,226 48.0 3.2 2.9 1 4,000 48.0 5.0 2.5 2 28,226 48.0 3.0 3.0
British Columbia 2 77,000 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 77,000 48.0 3.0 3.0
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 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
Federal jurisdiction 46 209,018 47.4 1.4 1.6 23 40,926 46.3 1.8 2.1 23 168,092 47.7 1.3 1.4
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 2 16,800 58.7 0.0 0.9 2 16,800 58.7 0.0 0.9
New Brunswick 4 18,570 53.7 1.0 1.0 1 500 48.0 0.0 1.2 3 18,070 53.9 1.0 1.0
Quebec 20 99,937 54.8 3.4 2.1 7 77,903 51.1 4.0 2.2 13 22,034 67.8 1.5 1.7
Ontario 79 397,608 31.9 1.8 2.0 17 27,548 36.7 3.4 2.3 62 370,060 31.5 1.6 2.0
Manitoba 5 11,178 61.6 0.3 1.9 5 11,178 61.6 0.3 1.9
Saskatchewan 6 5,810 41.8 1.3 1.6 3 2,330 43.8 0.6 1.7 3 3,480 40.5 1.9 1.6
Alberta 36 70,230 26.0 0.9 0.8 10 16,850 31.3 -0.1 0.4 26 53,380 24.4 1.2 0.9
British Columbia 27 40,741 43.0 1.3 1.9 16 29,011 42.1 1.2 1.9 11 11,730 45.2 1.8 1.9
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 218 738,697 42.7 1.3 1.4 80 219,216 47.5 2.3 1.9 138 519,481 40.7 1.0 1.2
Federal jurisdiction 30 78,120 47.9 1.8 2.0 16 29,740 46.5 2.4 2.3 14 48,380 48.7 1.4 1.7
Newfoundland and Labrador 9 19,113 49.4 1.1 0.4 2 2,043 53.5 10.6 3.7 7 17,070 48.9 0.0 0.0
Prince Edward Island 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 1.5 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 1.5
Nova Scotia 21 41,120 62.7 0.2 1.1 8 9,310 39.9 0.8 0.8 13 31,810 69.4 0.1 1.2
New Brunswick 1 550 48.0 2.5 2.5 1 550 48.0 2.5 2.5
Quebec 33 152,058 53.7 1.8 1.7 12 101,573 52.6 2.2 1.7 21 50,485 55.9 1.1 1.7
Ontario 61 198,705 35.5 1.8 1.7 19 41,600 39.1 2.5 2.0 42 157,105 34.5 1.6 1.7
Manitoba 8 10,180 53.3 1.9 1.6 6 8,400 54.4 2.2 1.8 2 1,780 48.0 0.1 0.5
Saskatchewan 6 17,440 31.0 0.1 0.6 1 1,250 96.1 0.0 1.1 5 16,190 25.9 0.1 0.6
Alberta 32 156,001 35.6 0.3 0.3 5 5,630 40.8 1.4 1.4 27 150,371 35.4 0.2 0.2
British Columbia 13 60,360 36.7 2.0 2.1 8 16,180 38.3 2.0 2.3 5 44,180 36.2 2.0 2.0
All territories 1 710 48.0 1.0 1.5 1 710 48.0 1.0 1.5
Multi-provinces 2 2,940 38.8 1.5 1.0 2 2,940 38.8 1.5 1.0

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.

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 jurisdictions 260 623,288 43.2 1.9 1.9 92 172,767 42.0 2.0 2.1 168 450,521 43.7 1.9 1.8
Federal jurisdiction 38 95,162 48.8 2.5 2.0 14 18,052 47.4 2.4 2.4 24 77,110 49.1 2.5 1.9
Newfoundland and Labrador 4 8,580 48.0 0.0 0.2 4 8,580 48.0 0.0 0.2
Prince Edward Island 5 8,120 41.6 2.0 1.9 5 8,120 41.6 2.0 1.9
Nova Scotia 4 4,060 59.0 0.7 1.4 1 930 48.0 1.7 1.9 3 3,130 62.2 0.4 1.2
New Brunswick 4 3,050 36.0 1.9 2.1 4 3,050 36.0 1.9 2.1
Quebec 22 33,690 67.7 2.3 2.0 7 5,155 63.1 2.6 2.4 15 28,535 68.5 2.2 1.9
Ontario 78 227,760 39.3 2.2 2.2 40 105,450 38.6 2.0 2.2 38 122,310 40.0 2.3 2.3
Manitoba 2 2,683 47.8 0.0 1.1 2 2,683 47.8 0.0 1.1
Saskatchewan 14 37,665 62.0 0.2 1.1 3 3,840 60.3 1.0 1.4 11 33,825 62.2 0.1 1.1
Alberta 47 75,220 33.1 0.2 0.4 12 12,290 36.3 1.5 1.5 35 62,930 32.4 -0.1 0.2
British Columbia 36 114,048 38.8 2.8 2.3 8 19,400 51.5 1.6 1.8 28 94,648 36.2 3.0 2.4
All territories 3 8,650 47.1 1.0 1.6 3 8,650 47.1 1.0 1.6
Multi-provinces 3 4,600 40.0 2.4 2.2 3 4,600 40.0 2.4 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.

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 jurisdictions 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
Federal jurisdiction 30 261,483 44.3 2.4 2.2 17 39,603 52.2 2.3 2.2 13 221,880 42.8 2.4 2.2
Newfoundland and Labrador 3 8,000 28.2 1.9 2.0 1 1,400 48.0 1.6 1.8 2 6,600 24.0 2.0 2.0
Prince Edward Island 1 850 48.0 2.5 1.9 1 850 48.0 2.5 1.9
Nova Scotia 1 9,300 48.0 2.0 1.7 1 9,300 48.0 2.0 1.7
New Brunswick
Quebec 16 19,929 64.6 3.5 2.3 6 5,962 38.8 7.2 3.2 10 13,967 75.6 1.9 1.9
Ontario 46 317,994 38.1 1.7 2.0 15 50,390 37.9 2.1 1.9 31 267,604 38.1 1.6 2.0
Manitoba 5 6,100 50.2 1.2 1.4 2 3,100 60.0 2.0 2.0 3 3,000 40.2 0.4 0.8
Saskatchewan 13 29,250 55.5 0.3 1.4 2 1,480 62.1 1.6 1.4 11 27,770 55.2 0.2 1.4
Alberta 25 50,866 36.5 0.0 0.1 8 18,436 56.5 0.0 0.1 17 32,430 25.1 0.0 0.1
British Columbia 41 99,447 37.9 2.1 2.1 8 10,840 48.7 2.5 2.4 33 88,607 36.6 2.0 2.0
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 185 1,037,633 42.8 1.8 1.9 64 225,935 48.7 2.0 1.9 121 811,698 41.1 1.8 1.9
Federal jurisdiction 26 119,215 49.1 1.9 2.4 16 20,868 49.7 1.9 1.9 10 98,347 48.9 1.9 2.5
Newfoundland and Labrador 5 12,450 49.5 1.0 1.3 1 500 36.0 2.4 2.2 4 11,950 50.1 0.9 1.3
Prince Edward Island 2 2,400 36.0 9.7 4.2 2 2,400 36.0 9.7 4.2
Nova Scotia 5 21,200 36.8 1.4 1.8 1 1,200 60.0 0.8 1.4 4 20,000 35.4 1.5 1.8
New Brunswick 5 7,780 66.5 1.8 2.1 1 500 60.0 1.8 3.5 4 7,280 66.9 1.8 2.0
Quebec 57 679,982 40.4 2.0 2.0 14 154,909 48.5 2.1 2.1 43 525,073 38.1 2.0 2.0
Ontario 34 69,180 36.4 1.2 1.6 10 17,606 34.8 1.5 1.7 24 51,574 37.0 1.1 1.6
Manitoba 10 24,265 63.2 1.3 1.3 2 2,100 56.6 1.7 2.1 8 22,165 63.8 1.3 1.2
Saskatchewan 5 25,140 63.3 0.1 1.1 1 630 48.1 1.3 1.4 4 24,510 63.7 0.1 1.1
Alberta 17 49,084 50.3 1.4 1.1 12 22,002 58.5 1.8 1.1 5 27,082 43.7 1.1 1.0
British Columbia 17 20,556 36.0 1.9 2.2 6 5,620 50.2 1.1 2.6 11 14,936 30.6 2.2 2.1
All territories 2 6,381 26.1 1.5 1.5 2 6,381 26.1 1.5 1.5
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 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
Federal jurisdiction 24 45,513 48.7 3.4 3.0 17 34,788 50.2 3.5 3.0 7 10,725 43.7 3.4 2.8
Newfoundland and Labrador 2 2,200 48.0 4.1 1.8 2 2,200 48.0 4.1 1.8
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 5 13,924 37.9 1.6 2.7 5 13,924 37.9 1.6 2.7
New Brunswick 3 9,470 58.9 1.7 2.2 3 9,470 58.9 1.7 2.2
Quebec 16 39,829 60.0 2.7 2.6 6 20,932 55.0 3.1 2.7 10 18,897 65.5 2.3 2.5
Ontario 44 299,006 37.0 3.7 3.4 13 70,576 38.2 3.8 4.1 31 228,430 36.6 3.7 3.2
Manitoba 7 36,430 58.3 2.1 1.7 7 36,430 58.3 2.1 1.7
Saskatchewan 2 2,600 53.5 0.0 0.8 1 600 72.0 0.0 1.2 1 2,000 48.0 0.0 0.7
Alberta 34 156,768 47.0 1.0 1.2 4 9,329 52.7 11.6 4.5 30 147,439 46.6 0.3 1.0
British Columbia 7 10,619 29.2 3.2 3.2 2 2,011 60.0 2.0 2.0 5 8,608 22.1 3.5 3.4
All territories
Multi-provinces 2 4,240 36.0 3.3 3.0 2 4,240 36.0 3.3 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.

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 jurisdictions 162 723,423 42.9 3.7 3.4 51 115,752 42.4 6.6 4.4 111 607,671 43.0 3.1 3.2
Federal jurisdiction 38 268,881 46.9 2.6 3.2 23 46,433 40.2 4.5 4.0 15 222,448 48.2 2.2 3.0
Newfoundland and Labrador 4 14,380 49.1 1.8 3.1 4 14,380 49.1 1.8 3.1
Prince Edward Island 1 2,600 36.0 3.0 3.4 1 2,600 36.0 3.0 3.4
Nova Scotia 3 3,180 39.0 2.0 2.2 3 3,180 39.0 2.0 2.2
New Brunswick 1 8,000 60.0 2.0 3.0 1 8,000 60.0 2.0 3.0
Quebec 10 16,762 50.6 4.6 2.8 2 2,069 67.3 4.8 2.5 8 14,693 48.3 4.5 2.9
Ontario 41 293,036 37.8 4.7 3.6 12 33,764 42.3 8.9 4.6 29 259,272 37.2 4.2 3.5
Manitoba 8 24,796 68.7 2.2 2.0 3 10,996 73.6 3.4 2.0 5 13,800 64.8 1.2 2.1
Saskatchewan 3 3,190 44.1 2.5 2.6 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 2 2,440 42.9 2.2 2.6
Alberta 35 54,864 38.7 4.4 3.3 10 21,740 29.2 9.3 6.1 25 33,124 45.0 1.1 1.5
British Columbia 17 29,660 34.0 4.3 4.2 17 29,660 34.0 4.3 4.2
All territories 1 4,074 36.0 4.5 3.5 1 4,074 36.0 4.5 3.5
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 180 1,215,556 50.4 5.0 3.5 44 96,826 39.5 5.8 4.1 136 1,118,730 51.3 4.9 3.4
Federal jurisdiction 30 79,883 37.3 4.5 3.6 16 26,951 35.4 4.6 4.0 14 52,932 38.2 4.4 3.5
Newfoundland and Labrador 2 1,250 43.2 3.2 2.7 1 500 36.0 5.1 3.6 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0
Prince Edward Island 1 850 36.0 5.3 3.4 1 850 36.0 5.3 3.4
Nova Scotia 5 27,562 29.5 4.1 3.5 5 27,562 29.5 4.1 3.5
New Brunswick 2 1,930 46.5 3.2 2.6 2 1,930 46.5 3.2 2.6
Quebec 40 642,848 60.1 5.9 3.6 5 10,536 64.1 3.9 4.3 35 632,312 60.1 6.0 3.6
Ontario 49 270,447 37.6 4.2 3.4 9 21,473 27.9 11.0 6.8 40 248,974 38.5 3.6 3.1
Manitoba 8 83,596 48.0 2.6 3.3 1 6,696 48.0 3.5 3.1 7 76,900 48.0 2.5 3.3
Saskatchewan 4 12,740 37.1 2.9 2.6 4 12,740 37.1 2.9 2.6
Alberta 24 55,450 45.5 1.1 1.8 5 16,170 42.2 1.9 2.0 19 39,280 46.8 0.8 1.7
British Columbia 12 29,740 37.4 7.8 4.8 5 11,240 39.5 7.3 3.3 7 18,500 36.1 8.1 5.6
All territories 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5
Multi-provinces 2 3,260 39.7 6.8 2.7 2 3,260 39.7 6.8 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.

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 jurisdictions 157 762,624 44.7 4.4 3.5 50 290,690 46.8 6.0 4.2 107 471,934 43.3 3.4 3.1
Federal jurisdiction 23 49,079 47.3 3.9 3.3 16 34,434 49.2 3.8 3.3 7 14,645 42.9 4.1 3.4
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 1 1,180 24.0 5.6 3.8 1 1,180 24.0 5.6 3.8
New Brunswick 4 5,540 48.9 4.2 4.3 4 5,540 48.9 4.2 4.3
Quebec 28 184,614 49.4 8.4 5.1 8 149,523 48.1 9.5 5.5 20 35,091 55.0 3.6 3.2
Ontario 40 217,709 36.6 2.9 2.9 15 77,855 41.4 1.4 2.5 25 139,854 33.9 3.7 3.1
Manitoba 4 11,200 53.0 3.4 3.2 1 1,900 84.0 6.0 3.5 3 9,300 46.7 2.9 3.1
Saskatchewan 1 12,800 36.0 4.0 3.0 1 12,800 36.0 4.0 3.0
Alberta 43 163,122 47.2 3.0 3.0 7 21,028 48.9 2.7 2.5 36 142,094 47.0 3.1 3.1
British Columbia 10 110,261 47.8 3.1 3.1 2 3,950 57.9 4.1 3.7 8 106,311 47.5 3.1 3.1
All territories 2 5,119 45.4 8.8 4.4 2 5,119 45.4 8.8 4.4
Multi-provinces 1 2,000 36.0 3.1 3.2 1 2,000 36.0 3.1 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.

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 jurisdictions 16 148,591 49.7 4.2 3.2 8 32,358 52.0 8.3 4.1 8 116,233 49.0 3.0 3.0
Federal jurisdiction 2 12,051 46.3 10.5 4.5 2 12,051 46.3 10.5 4.5
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 5 15,671 62.6 4.5 3.5 2 8,107 56.8 6.0 4.2 3 7,564 68.7 2.8 2.7
Ontario 4 11,643 51.3 7.5 3.7 3 8,200 57.7 9.1 4.2 1 3,443 36.0 3.5 2.7
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 3 32,226 48.0 3.2 2.9 1 4,000 48.0 5.0 2.5 2 28,226 48.0 3.0 3.0
British Columbia 2 77,000 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 77,000 48.0 3.0 3.0
All territories
Multi-provinces

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

Note: Data for 2026 cover the months of January through March. 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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