Major wage settlements by sector and jurisdiction (detailed)

Publication date: July 31, 2025

Table of Contents

Month

August 2024
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All jurisdictions 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
Federal jurisdiction 1 652 36.0 4.0 3.3 1 652 36.0 4.0 3.3
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario 1 1,550 36.0 3.1 2.9 1 1,550 36.0 3.1 2.9
Manitoba 1 16,000 48.0 2.5 3.1 1 16,000 48.0 2.5 3.1
Saskatchewan
Alberta 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7
British Columbia
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.

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 jurisdictions 5 14,010 31.8 5.7 4.4 4 9,010 29.4 6.9 5.1 1 5,000 36.0 3.5 3.0
Federal jurisdiction 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario 4 13,460 31.1 5.7 4.4 3 8,460 28.2 7.1 5.2 1 5,000 36.0 3.5 3.0
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.

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 jurisdictions 8 45,176 45.7 3.4 3.7 2 7,296 46.0 3.5 3.1 6 37,880 45.6 3.4 3.8
Federal jurisdiction 2 1,680 39.4 4.2 3.2 1 600 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 1,080 48.0 4.7 3.2
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario 2 10,700 47.5 3.4 2.8 2 10,700 47.5 3.4 2.8
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 1 1,100 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 1,100 36.0 3.0 3.0
British Columbia
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.

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 jurisdictions 6 6,894 38.1 3.7 3.4 6 6,894 38.1 3.7 3.4
Federal jurisdiction 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario 3 2,747 32.7 3.7 3.4 3 2,747 32.7 3.7 3.4
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 2 3,127 39.6 3.4 3.4 2 3,127 39.6 3.4 3.4
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.

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 jurisdictions 15 125,802 52.7 5.3 3.7 7 13,801 57.2 2.8 3.7 8 112,001 52.1 5.7 3.7
Federal jurisdiction 4 9,004 48.0 4.8 3.2 2 2,594 48.0 4.7 3.2 2 6,410 48.0 4.8 3.2
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 4 89,929 60.6 5.6 3.6 3 8,256 66.7 2.0 4.0 1 81,673 60.0 6.0 3.6
Ontario 1 4,840 12.0 5.0 5.0 1 4,840 12.0 5.0 5.0
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 3 3,359 57.2 1.7 2.6 1 1,151 24.0 4.0 3.7 2 2,208 74.5 0.6 2.0
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces 1 1,800 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 1,800 48.0 3.0 3.0

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

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

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

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 jurisdictions 7 13,702 57.6 5.3 3.3 3 3,916 58.0 3.6 3.2 4 9,786 57.5 6.1 3.3
Federal jurisdiction 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 1 4,947 72.0 6.0 3.3 1 4,947 72.0 6.0 3.3
Ontario 2 1,927 52.7 5.7 3.6 2 1,927 52.7 5.7 3.6
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 2 3,892 36.0 5.4 3.2 1 980 36.0 2.8 3.5 1 2,912 36.0 6.3 3.2
British Columbia 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2
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.

February 2025
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All jurisdictions 8 15,157 45.3 4.7 3.6 4 5,057 44.9 5.5 4.0 4 10,100 45.6 4.3 3.4
Federal jurisdiction 5 12,727 46.7 5.0 3.8 4 5,057 44.9 5.5 4.0 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 1 566 60.0 2.8 2.6 1 566 60.0 2.8 2.6
Ontario 1 1,300 24.0 2.5 2.5 1 1,300 24.0 2.5 2.5
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 1 564 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 564 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 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 6 22,135 47.7 3.1 3.3 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8 5 20,731 46.0 3.4 3.4
Federal jurisdiction
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario 1 8,240 48.0 3.9 3.7 1 8,240 48.0 3.9 3.7
Manitoba 2 8,300 48.0 2.9 3.1 2 8,300 48.0 2.9 3.1
Saskatchewan
Alberta 3 5,595 46.7 2.2 2.9 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8 2 4,191 38.3 3.0 3.3
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.

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 13 172,748 46.9 6.3 4.6 6 116,015 47.8 7.7 5.3 7 56,733 45.3 3.4 3.1
Federal jurisdiction
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 5 111,801 48.7 7.7 5.3 4 106,088 48.1 8.0 5.5 1 5,713 60.0 2.8 2.5
Ontario 3 5,111 32.2 6.7 7.0 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2 2 3,505 36.0 4.8 5.5
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
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 9 25,184 45.1 3.1 3.0 4 11,083 46.3 2.9 2.8 5 14,101 44.2 3.2 3.1
Federal jurisdiction
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 1 910 36.0 2.5 2.5 1 910 36.0 2.5 2.5
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 4 4,657 53.6 3.6 3.4 2 1,523 47.1 4.7 3.5 2 3,134 56.8 3.0 3.4
Federal jurisdiction 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 1 2,300 60.0 3.0 3.5 1 2,300 60.0 3.0 3.5
Ontario
Manitoba
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
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 4 45,658 48.4 7.4 2.1 2 42,230 48.7 7.8 2.0 2 3,428 44.6 3.2 3.2
Federal jurisdiction 2 3,336 54.0 4.0 3.4 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4 1 836 36.0 4.0 3.5
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9
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.

Quarter

Q3 2022
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
All jurisdictions 46 207,945 47.3 2.1 1.9 17 54,160 51.9 4.7 3.4 29 153,785 45.6 1.1 1.4
Federal jurisdiction 13 30,144 49.2 3.5 3.0 8 24,579 51.0 3.6 3.1 5 5,565 41.0 3.3 2.7
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 1 3,500 36.0 1.5 2.2 1 3,500 36.0 1.5 2.2
New Brunswick
Quebec 5 45,230 46.4 2.1 2.2 2 16,630 60.0 2.4 2.3 3 28,600 38.5 1.9 2.1
Ontario 8 29,313 39.8 3.0 1.9 4 6,940 47.8 8.9 4.8 4 22,373 37.3 1.2 1.1
Manitoba 5 29,680 59.4 1.8 1.4 5 29,680 59.4 1.8 1.4
Saskatchewan
Alberta 11 65,589 45.8 1.0 1.3 1 3,000 31.9 18.3 8.2 10 62,589 46.5 0.2 0.9
British Columbia 2 2,489 45.7 3.3 3.6 1 1,011 60.0 2.0 2.0 1 1,478 36.0 4.2 4.6
All territories
Multi-provinces 1 2,000 36.0 5.3 4.3 1 2,000 36.0 5.3 4.3

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

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

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

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 jurisdictions 44 246,342 39.3 3.9 3.6 9 15,408 46.9 4.6 3.7 35 230,934 38.8 3.8 3.6
Federal jurisdiction 6 9,188 48.8 3.3 2.7 5 4,688 49.5 3.0 2.7 1 4,500 48.0 3.5 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 2 2,104 43.9 1.3 4.6 2 2,104 43.9 1.3 4.6
New Brunswick
Quebec 6 12,469 59.9 2.9 2.5 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2 4 9,909 64.1 2.0 2.1
Ontario 11 133,244 37.4 4.3 3.9 1 7,370 48.0 4.1 3.9 10 125,874 36.8 4.3 3.9
Manitoba 1 4,600 48.0 1.7 2.6 1 4,600 48.0 1.7 2.6
Saskatchewan 1 2,000 48.0 0.0 0.7 1 2,000 48.0 0.0 0.7
Alberta 12 17,755 41.3 1.5 1.4 1 790 30.1 12.5 6.7 11 16,965 41.8 0.9 1.2
British Columbia 3 62,782 36.0 4.2 3.9 3 62,782 36.0 4.2 3.9
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.

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 jurisdictions 30 61,655 42.6 3.8 3.4 10 26,380 37.8 4.8 4.0 20 35,275 46.2 3.0 3.0
Federal jurisdiction 5 11,340 55.9 1.3 2.6 4 9,390 55.0 1.0 2.5 1 1,950 60.0 2.8 2.9
Newfoundland and Labrador 1 1,330 60.0 0.0 2.4 1 1,330 60.0 0.0 2.4
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 1 1,000 36.0 1.5 2.2 1 1,000 36.0 1.5 2.2
New Brunswick
Quebec 2 2,201 56.1 7.7 3.9 2 2,201 56.1 7.7 3.9
Ontario 6 8,041 48.5 2.4 2.4 2 1,246 36.0 4.7 4.1 4 6,795 50.8 2.0 2.1
Manitoba 1 2,600 83.7 0.0 0.9 1 2,600 83.7 0.0 0.9
Saskatchewan 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
Alberta 6 19,688 29.6 5.7 4.2 3 14,994 26.7 7.3 5.0 3 4,694 38.8 0.8 1.6
British Columbia 7 14,705 36.0 4.5 4.3 7 14,705 36.0 4.5 4.3
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 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 51 308,518 42.4 2.6 3.0 18 34,841 30.4 6.8 4.9 33 273,677 43.9 2.0 2.8
Federal jurisdiction 15 189,076 46.2 2.5 3.2 9 18,021 29.8 7.4 4.5 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 16 21,092 36.0 4.1 3.9 4 9,202 24.0 8.4 7.3 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 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 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 jurisdictions 46 169,307 37.5 5.4 4.3 14 24,965 43.1 6.5 4.5 32 144,342 36.5 5.2 4.2
Federal jurisdiction 12 36,336 46.5 3.0 3.7 8 15,341 45.7 4.8 4.6 4 20,995 47.0 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 11 88,992 27.7 7.6 5.1 2 6,975 36.1 9.2 5.0 9 82,017 26.9 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 4.6 2.3 3 2,134 43.4 9.5 2.3 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 32 180,530 48.9 4.0 3.0 10 35,496 54.2 7.4 3.7 22 145,034 47.6 3.1 2.9
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 1 700 36.0 5.0 4.3 1 700 36.0 5.0 4.3
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 33 188,927 45.9 3.0 2.6 8 21,291 42.5 2.6 2.4 25 167,636 46.3 3.1 2.6
Federal jurisdiction 6 14,181 44.7 4.6 2.7 3 3,500 50.4 4.9 3.3 3 10,681 42.8 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 10 109,113 45.7 3.8 3.0 2 3,522 28.5 4.8 3.6 8 105,591 46.2 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 11 39,342 46.6 0.6 1.2 3 14,269 44.0 1.5 1.8 8 25,073 48.0 0.0 0.9
British Columbia 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0 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 56 653,329 53.5 5.3 3.5 9 17,020 28.5 4.9 4.2 47 636,309 54.2 5.3 3.5
Federal jurisdiction 6 32,460 23.5 4.1 4.1 5 13,460 22.7 4.2 4.2 1 19,000 24.0 4.0 4.0
Newfoundland and Labrador 1 500 36.0 5.1 3.6 1 500 36.0 5.1 3.6
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 2 9,842 38.3 2.5 2.6 2 9,842 38.3 2.5 2.6
New Brunswick 1 730 44.0 2.0 1.7 1 730 44.0 2.0 1.7
Quebec 27 488,367 60.0 6.0 3.6 1 1,300 60.0 8.0 4.6 26 487,067 60.0 6.0 3.6
Ontario 11 92,820 33.9 3.5 3.2 1 740 48.0 10.8 4.1 10 92,080 33.8 3.5 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 4 9,900 42.9 1.3 2.2 4 9,900 42.9 1.3 2.2
British Columbia
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 27 95,429 42.8 4.1 3.3 8 13,506 33.5 7.7 4.5 19 81,923 44.3 3.5 3.1
Federal jurisdiction 4 10,857 47.9 5.6 3.8 2 1,205 54.0 12.7 4.8 2 9,652 47.2 4.7 3.7
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 2 7,700 68.9 5.5 3.8 2 7,700 68.9 5.5 3.8
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
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 29 177,872 50.3 4.8 3.7 9 21,097 53.3 3.0 3.5 20 156,775 49.9 5.0 3.7
Federal jurisdiction 7 11,704 46.8 4.7 3.2 3 3,194 43.5 4.4 3.2 4 8,510 48.0 4.8 3.2
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 4 89,929 60.6 5.6 3.6 3 8,256 66.7 2.0 4.0 1 81,673 60.0 6.0 3.6
Ontario 6 18,287 35.9 3.9 3.5 6 18,287 35.9 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 6 7,586 46.9 2.6 3.0 1 1,151 24.0 4.0 3.7 5 6,435 50.9 2.3 2.8
British Columbia
All territories 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5
Multi-provinces 1 1,800 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 1,800 48.0 3.0 3.0

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

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

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

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 21 50,994 49.7 4.2 3.4 8 10,377 53.5 4.0 3.4 13 40,617 48.7 4.2 3.4
Federal jurisdiction 6 13,263 46.3 4.9 3.8 5 5,593 44.0 5.2 3.9 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 2 5,513 70.8 5.7 3.2 2 5,513 70.8 5.7 3.2
Ontario 4 11,467 46.1 4.1 3.5 4 11,467 46.1 4.1 3.5
Manitoba 2 8,300 48.0 2.9 3.1 2 8,300 48.0 2.9 3.1
Saskatchewan
Alberta 6 10,051 42.6 3.5 3.0 2 2,384 57.2 1.1 2.5 4 7,667 38.1 4.3 3.2
British Columbia 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2
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.

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 26 202,589 46.9 5.8 4.4 12 128,621 47.6 7.2 5.1 14 73,968 45.6 3.3 3.1
Federal jurisdiction 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5
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 8 115,948 49.1 7.6 5.3 4 106,088 48.1 8.0 5.5 4 9,860 60.0 3.3 3.0
Ontario 4 6,021 32.8 6.1 6.3 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2 3 4,415 36.0 4.3 4.9
Manitoba
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 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.

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 jurisdictions 292 1,194,600 48.5 0.9 1.4 128 247,565 45.4 1.5 1.5 164 947,035 49.2 0.7 1.3
Federal jurisdiction 25 120,168 44.7 1.1 1.4 15 27,168 78.4 0.8 1.5 10 93,000 34.9 1.2 1.3
Newfoundland and Labrador 1 1,400 42.9 1.7 1.6 1 1,400 42.9 1.7 1.6
Prince Edward Island 3 3,880 41.1 1.6 2.5 1 550 72.0 2.5 2.1 2 3,330 36.0 1.5 2.6
Nova Scotia 1 690 36.0 2.0 1.7 1 690 36.0 2.0 1.7
New Brunswick 14 14,830 53.1 1.5 1.7 5 4,600 36.0 1.9 2.0 9 10,230 60.8 1.4 1.5
Quebec 55 473,162 60.4 0.1 1.1 11 10,297 62.4 2.2 2.1 44 462,865 60.3 0.1 1.1
Ontario 105 360,580 36.2 1.6 1.6 66 161,770 41.6 1.8 1.6 39 198,810 31.8 1.5 1.6
Manitoba 22 45,850 53.5 1.6 1.7 3 2,700 48.0 3.2 3.1 19 43,150 53.8 1.5 1.6
Saskatchewan 4 13,030 46.5 0.3 1.0 1 940 36.0 2.7 2.7 3 12,090 47.3 0.1 0.8
Alberta 34 80,400 32.5 1.3 1.1 15 27,190 31.5 0.3 0.4 19 53,210 33.0 1.8 1.4
British Columbia 25 71,560 53.2 0.6 1.5 9 8,950 43.0 0.9 1.3 16 62,610 54.7 0.5 1.6
All territories 2 7,050 41.6 2.0 1.6 2 7,050 41.6 2.0 1.6
Multi-provinces 1 2,000 36.0 2.2 2.2 1 2,000 36.0 2.2 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.

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 224 868,612 39.8 1.7 1.7 75 193,038 44.9 2.6 2.0 149 675,574 38.3 1.4 1.7
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 21 100,687 54.9 3.4 2.1 7 77,903 51.1 4.0 2.2 14 22,784 68.0 1.6 1.7
Ontario 78 396,728 31.9 1.8 2.0 16 26,668 36.7 3.2 2.2 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 26 39,591 42.8 1.3 1.8 15 27,861 41.8 1.0 1.8 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 226 761,192 42.7 1.4 1.4 82 220,436 47.4 2.3 1.9 144 540,756 40.7 1.0 1.2
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 10 19,903 49.3 1.1 0.4 2 2,043 53.5 10.6 3.7 8 17,860 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 35 156,818 53.9 1.8 1.7 12 101,573 52.6 2.2 1.7 23 55,245 56.2 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 34 157,426 35.5 0.3 0.3 6 6,350 39.8 1.1 1.2 28 151,076 35.3 0.2 0.2
British Columbia 16 75,880 36.6 2.0 2.1 9 16,680 38.2 2.2 2.3 7 59,200 36.1 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 269 684,720 43.1 1.8 1.8 97 187,467 43.2 2.0 2.1 172 497,253 43.0 1.7 1.7
Federal jurisdiction 40 102,942 49.6 2.5 2.1 16 25,832 51.2 2.3 2.5 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 24 35,676 68.2 2.2 2.0 8 6,545 69.2 2.0 2.4 16 29,131 67.9 2.2 1.9
Ontario 80 233,290 39.4 2.2 2.2 42 110,980 38.9 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 39 160,184 38.1 2.0 2.0 8 19,400 51.5 1.6 1.8 31 140,784 36.2 2.0 2.0
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 182 809,923 41.4 1.8 1.9 60 139,261 47.0 2.0 1.7 122 670,662 40.2 1.8 2.0
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
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 42 312,434 37.9 1.7 2.0 13 48,040 38.0 2.2 1.9 29 264,394 37.9 1.6 2.1
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 27 57,480 37.5 0.0 0.1 9 24,336 54.4 0.0 0.2 18 33,144 25.1 0.0 0.1
British Columbia 45 105,947 38.3 2.0 2.0 10 15,340 48.5 1.8 1.9 35 90,607 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 179 1,030,411 42.8 1.8 1.9 63 225,105 48.6 2.0 2.0 116 805,306 41.2 1.8 1.9
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 1 1,000 36.0 3.3 1.9 1 1,000 36.0 3.3 1.9
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 7,763 66.5 1.8 2.1 1 500 60.0 1.8 3.5 4 7,263 66.9 1.8 2.0
Quebec 56 678,706 40.5 2.0 2.0 14 154,909 48.5 2.1 2.1 42 523,797 38.1 2.0 2.0
Ontario 32 66,600 36.4 1.2 1.6 10 17,606 34.8 1.5 1.7 22 48,994 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 1.3 5 27,082 43.7 1.1 1.0
British Columbia 16 19,726 34.5 2.0 2.3 5 4,790 46.5 1.2 2.7 11 14,936 30.6 2.2 2.1
All territories 1 5,262 24.0 1.5 1.5 1 5,262 24.0 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 147 706,936 42.5 2.8 2.7 42 139,126 45.1 4.2 3.6 105 567,810 41.9 2.5 2.5
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 18 67,394 50.3 2.4 2.4 6 20,932 55.0 3.1 2.7 12 46,462 48.1 2.1 2.2
Ontario 42 296,656 37.0 3.7 3.4 11 68,226 38.5 4.0 4.0 31 228,430 36.6 3.7 3.2
Manitoba 8 37,220 58.3 2.1 1.7 8 37,220 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 70,951 34.7 4.1 3.8 1 1,011 60.0 2.0 2.0 6 69,940 34.3 4.1 3.8
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 159 720,010 42.9 3.7 3.4 52 121,682 41.6 6.5 4.3 107 598,328 43.2 3.1 3.2
Federal jurisdiction 36 263,293 47.1 2.7 3.2 22 43,433 41.3 5.1 4.1 14 219,860 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 40 292,436 37.8 4.7 3.6 12 33,764 42.3 8.9 4.6 28 258,672 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 36 60,794 37.3 4.0 3.3 11 27,670 28.1 7.5 5.4 25 33,124 45.0 1.1 1.5
British Columbia 15 23,505 36.1 4.4 4.3 15 23,505 36.1 4.4 4.3
All territories 1 4,074 36.0 4.5 3.5 1 4,074 36.0 4.5 3.5
Multi-provinces 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 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.

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 145 1,115,557 50.8 4.7 3.4 34 72,914 40.7 4.2 3.5 111 1,042,643 51.5 4.8 3.3
Federal jurisdiction 23 69,202 35.6 4.5 3.6 13 21,359 32.1 4.9 4.0 10 47,843 37.1 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
Nova Scotia 4 26,712 29.3 4.2 3.5 4 26,712 29.3 4.2 3.5
New Brunswick 1 730 44.0 2.0 1.7 1 730 44.0 2.0 1.7
Quebec 34 588,013 60.1 5.9 3.6 4 9,556 65.8 2.8 4.1 30 578,457 60.1 6.0 3.6
Ontario 41 263,583 39.3 3.8 3.2 7 13,573 30.6 6.8 4.6 34 250,010 39.8 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 23 58,167 45.7 1.0 1.7 5 16,170 42.2 1.9 2.0 18 41,997 47.1 0.7 1.5
British Columbia 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0
All territories 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5
Multi-provinces 3 5,060 42.7 5.5 2.8 3 5,060 42.7 5.5 2.8

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

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

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

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 51 299,241 47.6 5.8 3.9 22 181,228 48.2 7.2 4.3 29 118,013 46.6 3.6 3.2
Federal jurisdiction 9 17,332 47.9 4.8 3.8 7 8,826 48.9 4.9 3.8 2 8,506 46.8 4.7 3.7
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 11 161,191 49.6 7.6 4.4 5 145,818 48.1 8.0 4.5 6 15,373 63.9 4.2 3.1
Ontario 8 17,488 41.5 4.8 4.5 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2 7 15,882 43.3 4.2 3.9
Manitoba 2 8,300 48.0 2.9 3.1 2 8,300 48.0 2.9 3.1
Saskatchewan 1 12,800 36.0 4.0 3.0 1 12,800 36.0 4.0 3.0
Alberta 17 77,000 46.4 3.0 2.9 7 21,028 48.9 2.7 2.5 10 55,972 45.5 3.2 3.0
British Columbia 2 3,950 57.9 4.1 3.7 2 3,950 57.9 4.1 3.7
All territories
Multi-provinces

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

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

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

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