Major wage settlements by jurisdiction (aggregated) and month

Publication date: January 31, 2026

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Industry

All industries
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
February 2025 11 18,152 44.2 4.3 3.4 6 13,227 45.4 4.8 3.7 5 4,925 40.7 2.9 2.6
March 2025 13 39,802 45.2 4.7 4.1 13 39,802 45.2 4.7 4.1
April 2025 23 218,414 44.9 5.3 4.2 2 6,760 37.3 3.2 3.0 21 211,654 45.1 5.4 4.2
May 2025 17 44,722 53.0 2.8 2.9 1 3,279 48.0 3.0 3.0 16 41,443 53.4 2.8 2.9
June 2025 14 21,984 48.2 4.1 3.5 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1 12 19,402 48.2 4.0 3.5
July 2025 10 53,097 48.2 6.9 2.3 5 6,161 45.7 3.5 3.2 5 46,936 48.5 7.3 2.2
August 2025 8 18,170 49.7 3.3 3.3 2 12,600 55.2 3.2 3.2 6 5,570 37.1 3.6 3.7
September 2025 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7
October 2025 26 43,644 49.3 3.1 3.2 2 1,600 55.5 5.1 3.2 24 42,044 49.1 3.0 3.2
November 2025 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
December 2025 4 87,640 45.8 3.1 2.9 4 87,640 45.8 3.1 2.9
January 2026 4 7,250 42.4 3.7 3.3 4 7,250 42.4 3.7 3.3

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

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

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

Primary industries
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025 1 1,918 60.0 10.6 5.1 1 1,918 60.0 10.6 5.1
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026

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.

Utilities
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025 4 7,450 56.8 3.0 3.4 4 7,450 56.8 3.0 3.4
July 2025 1 1,400 60.0 4.0 2.9 1 1,400 60.0 4.0 2.9
August 2025 1 1,000 36.0 4.0 3.6 1 1,000 36.0 4.0 3.6
September 2025
October 2025 1 1,023 36.6 2.8 2.9 1 1,023 36.6 2.8 2.9
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026 1 3,443 36.0 3.5 2.7 1 3,443 36.0 3.5 2.7

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

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

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

Construction
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025 8 149,331 45.1 6.1 4.6 8 149,331 45.1 6.1 4.6
May 2025 6 15,102 43.6 2.7 2.6 6 15,102 43.6 2.7 2.6
June 2025 4 7,190 37.2 3.6 3.1 4 7,190 37.2 3.6 3.1
July 2025 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9
August 2025 1 2,000 36.0 3.1 3.2 1 2,000 36.0 3.1 3.2
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026

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.

Manufacturing
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
February 2025 1 961 36.0 0.0 2.1 1 961 36.0 0.0 2.1
March 2025 1 826 36.0 5.5 4.0 1 826 36.0 5.5 4.0
April 2025 1 600 36.4 11.0 6.0 1 600 36.4 11.0 6.0
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025 1 880 60.1 4.0 2.3 1 880 60.1 4.0 2.3
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026 3 3,807 48.2 4.0 3.9 3 3,807 48.2 4.0 3.9

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

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

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

Wholesale and retail trade
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025 1 878 60.0 6.7 3.9 1 878 60.0 6.7 3.9
May 2025 1 7,000 96.0 0.0 2.4 1 7,000 96.0 0.0 2.4
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025 1 1,580 36.0 4.0 3.5 1 1,580 36.0 4.0 3.5
December 2025
January 2026

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.

Transportation
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
February 2025 5 5,557 41.9 5.0 3.7 5 5,557 41.9 5.0 3.7
March 2025 2 4,610 36.0 3.5 3.5 2 4,610 36.0 3.5 3.5
April 2025 1 6,000 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 6,000 36.0 3.0 3.0
May 2025 2 4,069 45.7 3.3 3.3 1 3,279 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 790 36.0 4.8 4.3
June 2025 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1
July 2025 4 5,417 41.4 3.0 3.0 3 2,825 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 2,592 47.4 3.0 3.0
August 2025 2 12,600 55.2 3.2 3.2 2 12,600 55.2 3.2 3.2
September 2025
October 2025 1 720 72.0 3.0 2.8 1 720 72.0 3.0 2.8
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026

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.

Information and culture
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4
August 2025 2 1,400 35.7 3.3 3.3 2 1,400 35.7 3.3 3.3
September 2025
October 2025 1 600 48.0 4.6 2.8 1 600 48.0 4.6 2.8
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026

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.

Finance and professional services
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6
June 2025
July 2025 1 836 36.0 4.0 3.5 1 836 36.0 4.0 3.5
August 2025 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8
September 2025
October 2025 1 1,000 60.0 5.5 3.5 1 1,000 60.0 5.5 3.5
November 2025 1 700 60.0 4.0 3.8 1 700 60.0 4.0 3.8
December 2025
January 2026

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.

Education, health, and social services
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
February 2025 4 3,964 41.8 3.6 2.7 4 3,964 41.8 3.6 2.7
March 2025 7 13,596 52.1 3.5 3.3 7 13,596 52.1 3.5 3.3
April 2025 6 51,020 43.6 3.4 3.2 6 51,020 43.6 3.4 3.2
May 2025 2 7,024 46.4 2.9 2.9 2 7,024 46.4 2.9 2.9
June 2025 2 2,124 40.7 4.2 4.1 2 2,124 40.7 4.2 4.1
July 2025 1 2,600 48.0 4.4 5.1 1 2,600 48.0 4.4 5.1
August 2025
September 2025 1 61,000 24.0 3.0 2.6 1 61,000 24.0 3.0 2.6
October 2025 19 36,885 48.0 3.0 3.2 19 36,885 48.0 3.0 3.2
November 2025 5 33,621 44.8 3.7 3.0 5 33,621 44.8 3.7 3.0
December 2025 2 83,000 45.7 2.8 2.8 2 83,000 45.7 2.8 2.8
January 2026

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.

Entertainment and hospitality
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026

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.

Public administration
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
February 2025 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7
March 2025 3 20,770 43.1 5.7 4.7 3 20,770 43.1 5.7 4.7
April 2025 5 8,979 56.8 3.4 2.8 1 760 48.0 4.8 2.6 4 8,219 57.7 3.3 2.8
May 2025 5 9,977 47.3 4.5 3.4 5 9,977 47.3 4.5 3.4
June 2025 1 720 60.0 0.0 1.7 1 720 60.0 0.0 1.7
July 2025 1 614 60.0 0.0 2.8 1 614 60.0 0.0 2.8
August 2025 1 540 48.0 4.7 5.5 1 540 48.0 4.7 5.5
September 2025 4 27,061 47.1 3.0 3.0 4 27,061 47.1 3.0 3.0
October 2025 2 2,536 60.0 2.5 3.8 2 2,536 60.0 2.5 3.8
November 2025 3 44,061 46.5 3.1 3.0 3 44,061 46.5 3.1 3.0
December 2025 2 4,640 48.0 8.3 4.2 2 4,640 48.0 8.3 4.2
January 2026

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.

Sector

All sectors
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
February 2025 11 18,152 44.2 4.3 3.4 6 13,227 45.4 4.8 3.7 5 4,925 40.7 2.9 2.6
March 2025 13 39,802 45.2 4.7 4.1 13 39,802 45.2 4.7 4.1
April 2025 23 218,414 44.9 5.3 4.2 2 6,760 37.3 3.2 3.0 21 211,654 45.1 5.4 4.2
May 2025 17 44,722 53.0 2.8 2.9 1 3,279 48.0 3.0 3.0 16 41,443 53.4 2.8 2.9
June 2025 14 21,984 48.2 4.1 3.5 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1 12 19,402 48.2 4.0 3.5
July 2025 10 53,097 48.2 6.9 2.3 5 6,161 45.7 3.5 3.2 5 46,936 48.5 7.3 2.2
August 2025 8 18,170 49.7 3.3 3.3 2 12,600 55.2 3.2 3.2 6 5,570 37.1 3.6 3.7
September 2025 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7
October 2025 26 43,644 49.3 3.1 3.2 2 1,600 55.5 5.1 3.2 24 42,044 49.1 3.0 3.2
November 2025 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
December 2025 4 87,640 45.8 3.1 2.9 4 87,640 45.8 3.1 2.9
January 2026 4 7,250 42.4 3.7 3.3 4 7,250 42.4 3.7 3.3

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

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

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

Private sector
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
February 2025 6 6,518 41.0 4.2 3.4 5 5,557 41.9 5.0 3.7 1 961 36.0 0.0 2.1
March 2025 2 2,230 58.7 2.0 2.6 2 2,230 58.7 2.0 2.6
April 2025 12 158,415 44.6 6.0 4.6 1 6,000 36.0 3.0 3.0 11 152,415 45.0 6.2 4.6
May 2025 9 26,931 57.3 2.1 2.7 1 3,279 48.0 3.0 3.0 8 23,652 58.6 2.0 2.7
June 2025 7 11,690 43.3 5.0 3.6 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1 5 9,108 42.0 5.1 3.5
July 2025 2 42,230 48.7 7.8 2.0 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9
August 2025 2 12,100 56.0 3.2 3.2 1 10,100 60.0 3.2 3.2 1 2,000 36.0 3.1 3.2
September 2025
October 2025 3 2,480 57.1 4.7 2.9 2 1,600 55.5 5.1 3.2 1 880 60.1 4.0 2.3
November 2025 2 2,280 43.4 4.0 3.6 2 2,280 43.4 4.0 3.6
December 2025
January 2026 3 3,807 48.2 4.0 3.9 3 3,807 48.2 4.0 3.9

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

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

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

Public sector
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
February 2025 5 11,634 45.9 4.3 3.4 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7 4 3,964 41.8 3.6 2.7
March 2025 11 37,572 44.4 4.9 4.1 11 37,572 44.4 4.9 4.1
April 2025 11 59,999 45.6 3.4 3.1 1 760 48.0 4.8 2.6 10 59,239 45.6 3.4 3.2
May 2025 8 17,791 46.4 3.9 3.3 8 17,791 46.4 3.9 3.3
June 2025 7 10,294 53.7 3.0 3.4 7 10,294 53.7 3.0 3.4
July 2025 8 10,867 46.0 3.4 3.5 4 3,661 36.0 3.2 3.1 4 7,206 51.1 3.4 3.7
August 2025 6 6,070 37.0 3.6 3.6 1 2,500 36.0 3.0 3.0 5 3,570 37.7 3.9 4.0
September 2025 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7
October 2025 23 41,164 48.9 3.0 3.2 23 41,164 48.9 3.0 3.2
November 2025 8 77,682 45.7 3.4 3.0 8 77,682 45.7 3.4 3.0
December 2025 4 87,640 45.8 3.1 2.9 4 87,640 45.8 3.1 2.9
January 2026 1 3,443 36.0 3.5 2.7 1 3,443 36.0 3.5 2.7

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

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

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

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