Major wage settlements by sector and month

Publication date: November 30, 2025

Table of Contents

Industry

All industries
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)
December 2024 16 126,425 52.6 5.3 3.7 7 13,801 57.2 2.8 3.7 9 112,624 52.0 5.6 3.7
January 2025 12 17,823 52.3 5.5 3.5 3 3,916 58.0 3.6 3.2 9 13,907 50.7 6.1 3.6
February 2025 10 17,191 44.6 4.5 3.5 5 5,557 41.9 5.0 3.7 5 11,634 45.9 4.3 3.4
March 2025 11 27,746 48.0 4.0 3.5 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8 10 26,342 46.7 4.2 3.6
April 2025 16 180,340 46.6 6.1 4.5 7 122,015 47.2 7.4 5.2 9 58,325 45.3 3.4 3.1
May 2025 13 32,153 46.5 3.5 3.1 5 14,362 46.7 2.9 2.8 8 17,791 46.4 3.9 3.3
June 2025 8 10,714 50.0 5.2 3.9 4 5,290 52.1 6.9 4.2 4 5,424 48.0 3.4 3.6
July 2025 9 52,483 48.0 6.9 2.3 2 42,230 48.7 7.8 2.0 7 10,253 45.2 3.6 3.6
August 2025 6 15,615 51.9 3.2 3.4 1 10,100 60.0 3.2 3.2 5 5,515 37.1 3.3 3.6
September 2025 3 84,302 30.6 3.0 2.7 3 84,302 30.6 3.0 2.7
October 2025 21 38,908 48.0 3.1 3.2 1 1,000 60.0 5.5 3.5 20 37,908 47.7 3.0 3.2
November 2025 3 57,628 48.1 3.0 3.0 1 700 60.0 4.0 3.8 2 56,928 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.

Primary industries
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)
December 2024
January 2025 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0
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

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 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)
December 2024 1 1,151 24.0 4.0 3.7 1 1,151 24.0 4.0 3.7
January 2025 1 980 36.0 2.8 3.5 1 980 36.0 2.8 3.5
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025 2 3,300 52.7 2.9 3.3 2 3,300 52.7 2.9 3.3
July 2025 1 1,400 60.0 4.0 2.9 1 1,400 60.0 4.0 2.9
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025 1 1,023 36.6 2.8 2.9 1 1,023 36.6 2.8 2.9
November 2025

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 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)
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025 4 113,531 48.0 7.6 5.3 4 113,531 48.0 7.6 5.3
May 2025 3 9,533 47.9 2.7 2.5 3 9,533 47.9 2.7 2.5
June 2025 1 790 46.3 4.4 2.5 1 790 46.3 4.4 2.5
July 2025 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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 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)
December 2024 1 1,400 60.0 8.0 4.5 1 1,400 60.0 8.0 4.5
January 2025 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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 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)
December 2024
January 2025 1 4,947 72.0 6.0 3.3 1 4,947 72.0 6.0 3.3
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025 1 878 60.0 6.7 3.9 1 878 60.0 6.7 3.9
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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 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)
December 2024 3 4,394 48.0 4.0 3.1 3 4,394 48.0 4.0 3.1
January 2025
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 4 5,417 41.4 3.0 3.0
August 2025 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
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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 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)
December 2024
January 2025
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 1 800 35.4 2.7 3.0 1 800 35.4 2.7 3.0
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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 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)
December 2024 1 6,295 72.0 0.0 3.6 1 6,295 72.0 0.0 3.6
January 2025
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

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 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)
December 2024 5 100,066 54.1 5.8 3.6 5 100,066 54.1 5.8 3.6
January 2025 4 3,139 33.6 5.9 4.3 4 3,139 33.6 5.9 4.3
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 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8 6 12,192 49.8 3.9 3.5
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 1 22,928 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 22,928 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.

Entertainment and hospitality
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)
December 2024 1 561 24.0 10.0 6.9 1 561 24.0 10.0 6.9
January 2025
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

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 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)
December 2024 4 12,558 35.3 4.5 3.8 4 12,558 35.3 4.5 3.8
January 2025 4 5,821 41.8 6.2 3.6 4 5,821 41.8 6.2 3.6
February 2025 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7
March 2025 2 9,540 48.0 4.9 3.9 2 9,540 48.0 4.9 3.9
April 2025 3 7,305 57.4 3.2 2.8 3 7,305 57.4 3.2 2.8
May 2025 5 9,977 47.3 4.5 3.4 5 9,977 47.3 4.5 3.4
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025 2 1,585 40.1 3.6 4.4 2 1,585 40.1 3.6 4.4
September 2025 2 23,302 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 23,302 48.0 3.0 3.0
October 2025
November 2025 1 34,000 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 34,000 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.

Jurisdiction

All jurisdictions
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)
December 2024 16 126,425 52.6 5.3 3.7 7 13,801 57.2 2.8 3.7 9 112,624 52.0 5.6 3.7
January 2025 12 17,823 52.3 5.5 3.5 3 3,916 58.0 3.6 3.2 9 13,907 50.7 6.1 3.6
February 2025 10 17,191 44.6 4.5 3.5 5 5,557 41.9 5.0 3.7 5 11,634 45.9 4.3 3.4
March 2025 11 27,746 48.0 4.0 3.5 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8 10 26,342 46.7 4.2 3.6
April 2025 16 180,340 46.6 6.1 4.5 7 122,015 47.2 7.4 5.2 9 58,325 45.3 3.4 3.1
May 2025 13 32,153 46.5 3.5 3.1 5 14,362 46.7 2.9 2.8 8 17,791 46.4 3.9 3.3
June 2025 8 10,714 50.0 5.2 3.9 4 5,290 52.1 6.9 4.2 4 5,424 48.0 3.4 3.6
July 2025 9 52,483 48.0 6.9 2.3 2 42,230 48.7 7.8 2.0 7 10,253 45.2 3.6 3.6
August 2025 6 15,615 51.9 3.2 3.4 1 10,100 60.0 3.2 3.2 5 5,515 37.1 3.3 3.6
September 2025 3 84,302 30.6 3.0 2.7 3 84,302 30.6 3.0 2.7
October 2025 21 38,908 48.0 3.1 3.2 1 1,000 60.0 5.5 3.5 20 37,908 47.7 3.0 3.2
November 2025 3 57,628 48.1 3.0 3.0 1 700 60.0 4.0 3.8 2 56,928 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.

Federal jurisdiction
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)
December 2024 4 9,004 48.0 4.8 3.2 2 2,594 48.0 4.7 3.2 2 6,410 48.0 4.8 3.2
January 2025 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0
February 2025 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
March 2025
April 2025 1 6,000 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 6,000 36.0 3.0 3.0
May 2025 1 3,279 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 3,279 48.0 3.0 3.0
June 2025 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1 2 2,582 48.0 5.0 4.1
July 2025 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
August 2025 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
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

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.

Newfoundland and Labrador
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)
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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.

Prince Edward Island
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)
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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.

Nova Scotia
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)
December 2024 2 16,870 24.0 5.1 4.1 2 16,870 24.0 5.1 4.1
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025 1 1,180 24.0 5.6 3.8 1 1,180 24.0 5.6 3.8
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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.

New Brunswick
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)
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025 2 4,000 52.2 4.2 4.3 2 4,000 52.2 4.2 4.3
August 2025 1 540 48.0 4.7 5.5 1 540 48.0 4.7 5.5
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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.

Quebec
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)
December 2024 5 90,552 60.5 5.6 3.6 3 8,256 66.7 2.0 4.0 2 82,296 59.8 6.0 3.6
January 2025 1 4,947 72.0 6.0 3.3 1 4,947 72.0 6.0 3.3
February 2025 2 2,107 51.2 4.4 2.8 2 2,107 51.2 4.4 2.8
March 2025
April 2025 5 111,801 48.7 7.7 5.3 4 106,088 48.1 8.0 5.5 1 5,713 60.0 2.8 2.5
May 2025 2 1,847 60.0 5.5 4.2 2 1,847 60.0 5.5 4.2
June 2025 2 4,218 60.0 6.4 4.2 1 1,918 60.0 10.6 5.1 1 2,300 60.0 3.0 3.5
July 2025 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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.

Ontario
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)
December 2024 1 4,840 12.0 5.0 5.0 1 4,840 12.0 5.0 5.0
January 2025 4 3,130 48.2 5.4 3.5 4 3,130 48.2 5.4 3.5
February 2025 1 1,300 24.0 2.5 2.5 1 1,300 24.0 2.5 2.5
March 2025 4 12,660 46.9 5.2 4.0 4 12,660 46.9 5.2 4.0
April 2025 3 5,111 32.2 6.7 7.0 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2 2 3,505 36.0 4.8 5.5
May 2025 4 4,600 51.1 5.7 3.7 4 4,600 51.1 5.7 3.7
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025 1 61,000 24.0 3.0 2.6 1 61,000 24.0 3.0 2.6
October 2025
November 2025

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.

Manitoba
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)
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025 2 8,300 48.0 2.9 3.1 2 8,300 48.0 2.9 3.1
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025 1 1,000 36.0 2.7 2.9 1 1,000 36.0 2.7 2.9
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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.

Saskatchewan
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)
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025 1 12,800 36.0 4.0 3.0 1 12,800 36.0 4.0 3.0
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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.

Alberta
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)
December 2024 3 3,359 57.2 1.7 2.6 1 1,151 24.0 4.0 3.7 2 2,208 74.5 0.6 2.0
January 2025 2 3,892 36.0 5.4 3.2 1 980 36.0 2.8 3.5 1 2,912 36.0 6.3 3.2
February 2025 1 557 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 557 48.0 3.0 3.0
March 2025 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
April 2025 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
May 2025 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
June 2025 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
July 2025 1 2,592 47.4 3.0 3.0 1 2,592 47.4 3.0 3.0
August 2025 1 800 35.4 2.7 3.0 1 800 35.4 2.7 3.0
September 2025 2 23,302 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 23,302 48.0 3.0 3.0
October 2025 20 37,908 47.7 3.0 3.2 20 37,908 47.7 3.0 3.2
November 2025 1 22,928 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 22,928 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.

British Columbia
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)
December 2024
January 2025 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
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025 2 1,592 48.0 4.5 3.7 2 1,592 48.0 4.5 3.7
May 2025 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6
June 2025 1 1,290 36.0 5.0 4.9 1 1,290 36.0 5.0 4.9
July 2025
August 2025 2 1,675 36.0 3.6 4.2 2 1,675 36.0 3.6 4.2
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025 1 34,000 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 34,000 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.

All territories
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)
December 2024
January 2025 1 1,119 36.0 8.1 4.7 1 1,119 36.0 8.1 4.7
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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.

Multi-provinces
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)
December 2024 1 1,800 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 1,800 48.0 3.0 3.0
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025

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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