Major wage settlements by sector and jurisdiction (detailed)
Publication date: January 31, 2026
Month
February 2025
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of agreements | Number of employees | Duration of agreements in months (average) | First year percentage adjustment (average) | Annual percentage adjustment (average) | Number of agreements | Number of employees | Duration of agreements in months (average) | First year percentage adjustment (average) | Annual percentage adjustment (average) | Number of agreements | Number of employees | Duration of agreements in months (average) | First year percentage adjustment (average) | Annual percentage adjustment (average) | |
| All jurisdictions | 11 | 18,152 | 44.2 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 6 | 6,518 | 41.0 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 5 | 11,634 | 45.9 | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| Federal jurisdiction | 6 | 13,227 | 45.4 | 4.8 | 3.7 | 5 | 5,557 | 41.9 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 1 | 7,670 | 48.0 | 4.7 | 3.7 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prince Edward Island | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nova Scotia | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| New Brunswick | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Quebec | 3 | 3,068 | 46.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1 | 961 | 36.0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2 | 2,107 | 51.2 | 4.4 | 2.8 |
| Ontario | 1 | 1,300 | 24.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1,300 | 24.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Manitoba | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Saskatchewan | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Alberta | 1 | 557 | 48.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 557 | 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 | 13 | 39,802 | 45.2 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 2 | 2,230 | 58.7 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 11 | 37,572 | 44.4 | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Federal jurisdiction | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prince Edward Island | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nova Scotia | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| New Brunswick | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Quebec | 1 | 826 | 36.0 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 1 | 826 | 36.0 | 5.5 | 4.0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ontario | 5 | 23,890 | 43.2 | 5.8 | 4.6 | – | – | – | – | – | 5 | 23,890 | 43.2 | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| Manitoba | 2 | 8,300 | 48.0 | 2.9 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 8,300 | 48.0 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Saskatchewan | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Alberta | 5 | 6,786 | 50.1 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 1 | 1,404 | 72.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 4 | 5,382 | 44.4 | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| 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 | 23 | 218,414 | 44.9 | 5.3 | 4.2 | 12 | 158,415 | 44.6 | 6.0 | 4.6 | 11 | 59,999 | 45.6 | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| 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 | 8 | 41,511 | 35.6 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 6 | 38,006 | 35.5 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 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 | 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 | 14 | 21,984 | 48.2 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 7 | 11,690 | 43.3 | 5.0 | 3.6 | 7 | 10,294 | 53.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| 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 | 3 | 6,400 | 36.1 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3 | 6,400 | 36.1 | 3.5 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 6.9 | 2.3 | 2 | 42,230 | 48.7 | 7.8 | 2.0 | 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 | 7.9 | 2.0 | 1 | 39,730 | 48.0 | 8.0 | 1.9 | 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 | 18,170 | 49.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 2 | 12,100 | 56.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 6 | 6,070 | 37.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Federal jurisdiction | 2 | 12,600 | 55.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 1 | 10,100 | 60.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 1 | 2,500 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| 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 | 26 | 43,644 | 49.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3 | 2,480 | 57.1 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 23 | 41,164 | 48.9 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| 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 | 1 | 880 | 60.1 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 1 | 880 | 60.1 | 4.0 | 2.3 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 10 | 79,962 | 45.7 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 2 | 2,280 | 43.4 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 8 | 77,682 | 45.7 | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| 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 | 2 | 12,840 | 45.1 | 4.8 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 12,840 | 45.1 | 4.8 | 3.1 |
| 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 | 4 | 7,250 | 42.4 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3 | 3,807 | 48.2 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 1 | 3,443 | 36.0 | 3.5 | 2.7 |
| 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 | 3 | 5,143 | 40.2 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 2 | 1,700 | 48.7 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 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.
Quarter
Q1 2023
| All sectors | Private sector | Public sector | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of agreements | Number of employees | Duration of agreements in months (average) | First year percentage adjustment (average) | Annual percentage adjustment (average) | Number of agreements | Number of employees | Duration of agreements in months (average) | First year percentage adjustment (average) | Annual percentage adjustment (average) | Number of agreements | Number of employees | Duration of agreements in months (average) | First year percentage adjustment (average) | Annual percentage adjustment (average) | |
| All jurisdictions | 30 | 61,655 | 42.6 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 10 | 26,380 | 37.8 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 20 | 35,275 | 46.2 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| 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 | 7.4 | 4.2 | 3 | 14,994 | 26.7 | 9.4 | 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 | 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 | 15 | 189,076 | 46.2 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 9 | 18,021 | 29.8 | 6.3 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 204,340 | 45.4 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 13 | 32,681 | 41.7 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 29 | 171,659 | 46.1 | 3.1 | 2.7 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 67 | 660,336 | 52.8 | 5.4 | 3.6 | 11 | 18,892 | 30.5 | 5.3 | 4.2 | 56 | 641,444 | 53.5 | 5.4 | 3.5 |
| Federal jurisdiction | 8 | 33,960 | 24.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 6 | 14,352 | 24.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 2 | 19,608 | 24.7 | 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 | 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 | 124,345 | 46.6 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 9 | 14,006 | 33.6 | 7.8 | 4.6 | 23 | 110,339 | 48.2 | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Federal jurisdiction | 4 | 10,857 | 47.9 | 5.4 | 3.8 | 2 | 1,205 | 54.0 | 10.7 | 4.8 | 2 | 9,652 | 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 | 37 | 226,054 | 50.0 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 11 | 31,247 | 45.3 | 7.1 | 5.4 | 26 | 194,807 | 50.7 | 5.1 | 3.6 |
| Federal jurisdiction | 8 | 14,604 | 47.0 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 4 | 6,094 | 45.6 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 54 | 285,120 | 46.4 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 28 | 197,036 | 46.3 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 26 | 88,084 | 46.7 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| 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 | 19 | 65,080 | 43.3 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 13 | 56,975 | 43.1 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 6 | 8,105 | 44.6 | 5.3 | 4.5 |
| 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 | 159,328 | 38.9 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 4 | 54,330 | 50.3 | 6.7 | 2.3 | 19 | 104,998 | 33.0 | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| Federal jurisdiction | 7 | 18,761 | 52.1 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 2 | 12,600 | 60.0 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 5 | 6,161 | 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 | 7.8 | 2.0 | 1 | 39,730 | 48.0 | 8.0 | 1.9 | 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 | 211,246 | 46.5 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 5 | 4,760 | 50.5 | 4.4 | 3.2 | 35 | 206,486 | 46.4 | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| 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 | 30,360 | 40.8 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 1 | 880 | 60.1 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 4 | 29,480 | 40.2 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| 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.
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 | 219 | 742,447 | 42.8 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 80 | 219,216 | 47.5 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 139 | 523,231 | 40.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 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 | 34 | 155,808 | 53.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 12 | 101,573 | 52.6 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 22 | 54,235 | 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 | 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 | 262 | 626,208 | 43.3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 94 | 175,687 | 42.4 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 168 | 450,521 | 43.7 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| 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 | 23 | 35,080 | 68.6 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 8 | 6,545 | 69.2 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 15 | 28,535 | 68.5 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Ontario | 79 | 229,290 | 39.3 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 41 | 106,980 | 38.5 | 2.1 | 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 | 184 | 1,036,803 | 42.7 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 63 | 225,105 | 48.6 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 121 | 811,698 | 41.1 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 3.3 | 51 | 115,752 | 42.4 | 6.6 | 4.1 | 111 | 607,671 | 43.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Federal jurisdiction | 37 | 265,881 | 47.1 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 22 | 43,433 | 41.3 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 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 | 2.8 | 10 | 21,740 | 29.2 | 9.3 | 4.8 | 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 | 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 | 178 | 1,215,075 | 50.4 | 5.0 | 3.5 | 44 | 96,826 | 39.5 | 5.8 | 4.1 | 134 | 1,118,249 | 51.3 | 4.9 | 3.4 |
| Federal jurisdiction | 26 | 73,602 | 36.3 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 15 | 25,151 | 34.5 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 11 | 48,451 | 37.3 | 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 | 25 | 59,450 | 45.7 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 5 | 16,170 | 42.2 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 20 | 43,280 | 46.9 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| 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 | 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 | 154 | 733,371 | 44.9 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 49 | 270,690 | 47.6 | 5.6 | 3.8 | 105 | 462,681 | 43.4 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Federal jurisdiction | 23 | 49,025 | 47.3 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 16 | 34,434 | 49.2 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 7 | 14,591 | 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 | 7.1 | 4.2 | 8 | 149,523 | 48.1 | 8.0 | 4.5 | 20 | 35,091 | 55.0 | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Ontario | 37 | 188,510 | 36.4 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 14 | 57,855 | 43.3 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 23 | 130,655 | 33.4 | 3.8 | 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 | 4 | 7,250 | 42.4 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3 | 3,807 | 48.2 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 1 | 3,443 | 36.0 | 3.5 | 2.7 |
| 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 | 3 | 5,143 | 40.2 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 2 | 1,700 | 48.7 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 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: Data for 2026 cover the month of January. Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.