Major wage settlements by sector and month

Publication date: August 31, 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)
September 2024 7 41,210 50.1 5.8 3.8 4 9,010 29.4 6.9 5.1 3 32,200 55.8 5.5 3.4
October 2024 8 45,176 45.7 3.4 3.7 2 7,296 46.0 3.5 3.1 6 37,880 45.6 3.4 3.8
November 2024 7 32,894 55.4 5.5 3.4 7 32,894 55.4 5.5 3.4
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 10 16,390 54.2 5.5 3.5 3 3,916 58.0 3.6 3.2 7 12,474 53.0 6.2 3.5
February 2025 9 16,698 45.6 4.7 3.6 4 5,057 44.9 5.5 4.0 5 11,641 45.9 4.3 3.4
March 2025 9 25,934 47.7 4.0 3.5 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8 8 24,530 46.3 4.3 3.6
April 2025 13 172,748 46.9 6.3 4.6 6 116,015 47.8 7.7 5.3 7 56,733 45.3 3.4 3.1
May 2025 12 28,874 46.4 3.5 3.1 4 11,083 46.3 2.9 2.8 8 17,791 46.4 3.9 3.3
June 2025 5 6,575 55.5 5.6 3.9 3 3,441 54.3 8.0 4.4 2 3,134 56.8 3.0 3.4
July 2025 5 48,258 48.4 7.3 2.3 2 42,230 48.7 7.8 2.0 3 6,028 46.1 3.7 4.0
August 2025 3 11,440 57.7 3.2 3.3 1 10,100 60.0 3.2 3.2 2 1,340 40.5 3.5 4.0

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)
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
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

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)
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
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 1 2,300 60.0 3.0 3.5 1 2,300 60.0 3.0 3.5
July 2025
August 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)
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
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

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)
September 2024 1 2,710 24.1 15.3 9.9 1 2,710 24.1 15.3 9.9
October 2024
November 2024
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

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)
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
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

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)
September 2024 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2
October 2024 1 600 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 600 24.0 3.2 3.1
November 2024
December 2024 3 4,394 48.0 4.0 3.1 3 4,394 48.0 4.0 3.1
January 2025
February 2025 4 5,057 44.9 5.5 4.0 4 5,057 44.9 5.5 4.0
March 2025 1 3,400 36.0 3.0 3.2 1 3,400 36.0 3.0 3.2
April 2025
May 2025 1 790 36.0 4.8 4.3 1 790 36.0 4.8 4.3
June 2025 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5
July 2025 1 2,592 47.4 3.0 3.0 1 2,592 47.4 3.0 3.0
August 2025 1 10,100 60.0 3.2 3.2 1 10,100 60.0 3.2 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.

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)
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
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

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)
September 2024 2 5,750 30.1 3.2 2.9 2 5,750 30.1 3.2 2.9
October 2024
November 2024 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1
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

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)
September 2024 1 5,000 36.0 3.5 3.0 1 5,000 36.0 3.5 3.0
October 2024 4 36,396 47.8 3.0 3.8 1 6,696 48.0 3.5 3.1 3 29,700 47.8 2.8 4.0
November 2024 2 1,547 30.2 4.3 3.8 2 1,547 30.2 4.3 3.8
December 2024 5 100,066 54.1 5.8 3.6 5 100,066 54.1 5.8 3.6
January 2025 2 1,706 36.0 6.4 4.1 2 1,706 36.0 6.4 4.1
February 2025 4 3,971 41.8 3.6 2.7 4 3,971 41.8 3.6 2.7
March 2025 6 12,994 50.6 3.7 3.4 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8 5 11,590 48.0 4.2 3.6
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 1 834 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 834 48.0 3.0 3.0
July 2025 1 2,600 48.0 4.4 5.1 1 2,600 48.0 4.4 5.1
August 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.

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)
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
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

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)
September 2024 2 27,200 59.5 5.9 3.5 2 27,200 59.5 5.9 3.5
October 2024 3 8,180 37.6 5.4 3.4 3 8,180 37.6 5.4 3.4
November 2024 4 30,327 57.0 5.6 3.4 4 30,327 57.0 5.6 3.4
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 1 5,713 60.0 2.8 2.5 1 5,713 60.0 2.8 2.5
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 1 540 48.0 4.7 5.5 1 540 48.0 4.7 5.5

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.

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)
September 2024 7 41,210 50.1 5.8 3.8 4 9,010 29.4 6.9 5.1 3 32,200 55.8 5.5 3.4
October 2024 8 45,176 45.7 3.4 3.7 2 7,296 46.0 3.5 3.1 6 37,880 45.6 3.4 3.8
November 2024 7 32,894 55.4 5.5 3.4 7 32,894 55.4 5.5 3.4
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 10 16,390 54.2 5.5 3.5 3 3,916 58.0 3.6 3.2 7 12,474 53.0 6.2 3.5
February 2025 9 16,698 45.6 4.7 3.6 4 5,057 44.9 5.5 4.0 5 11,641 45.9 4.3 3.4
March 2025 9 25,934 47.7 4.0 3.5 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8 8 24,530 46.3 4.3 3.6
April 2025 13 172,748 46.9 6.3 4.6 6 116,015 47.8 7.7 5.3 7 56,733 45.3 3.4 3.1
May 2025 12 28,874 46.4 3.5 3.1 4 11,083 46.3 2.9 2.8 8 17,791 46.4 3.9 3.3
June 2025 5 6,575 55.5 5.6 3.9 3 3,441 54.3 8.0 4.4 2 3,134 56.8 3.0 3.4
July 2025 5 48,258 48.4 7.3 2.3 2 42,230 48.7 7.8 2.0 3 6,028 46.1 3.7 4.0
August 2025 3 11,440 57.7 3.2 3.3 1 10,100 60.0 3.2 3.2 2 1,340 40.5 3.5 4.0

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)
September 2024 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2
October 2024 2 1,680 39.4 4.2 3.2 1 600 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 1,080 48.0 4.7 3.2
November 2024 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1
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 5 12,727 46.7 5.0 3.8 4 5,057 44.9 5.5 4.0 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5
July 2025 2 3,336 54.0 4.0 3.4 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4 1 836 36.0 4.0 3.5
August 2025 1 10,100 60.0 3.2 3.2 1 10,100 60.0 3.2 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.

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

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)
September 2024 1 1,200 48.0 4.0 3.1 1 1,200 48.0 4.0 3.1
October 2024
November 2024
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025 1 2,600 48.0 4.4 5.1 1 2,600 48.0 4.4 5.1
August 2025 1 540 48.0 4.7 5.5 1 540 48.0 4.7 5.5

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.

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)
September 2024 1 26,000 60.0 6.0 3.5 1 26,000 60.0 6.0 3.5
October 2024
November 2024 1 26,000 60.0 6.0 3.5 1 26,000 60.0 6.0 3.5
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

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)
September 2024 4 13,460 31.1 5.7 4.4 3 8,460 28.2 7.1 5.2 1 5,000 36.0 3.5 3.0
October 2024 2 10,700 47.5 3.4 2.8 2 10,700 47.5 3.4 2.8
November 2024 3 2,747 32.7 3.7 3.4 3 2,747 32.7 3.7 3.4
December 2024 1 4,840 12.0 5.0 5.0 1 4,840 12.0 5.0 5.0
January 2025 3 2,497 54.4 6.0 3.7 3 2,497 54.4 6.0 3.7
February 2025 1 1,300 24.0 2.5 2.5 1 1,300 24.0 2.5 2.5
March 2025 3 11,450 48.0 5.3 4.0 3 11,450 48.0 5.3 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

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)
September 2024
October 2024 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
November 2024
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
July 2025
August 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)
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
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

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)
September 2024
October 2024 1 1,100 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 1,100 36.0 3.0 3.0
November 2024 2 3,127 39.6 3.4 3.4 2 3,127 39.6 3.4 3.4
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 1 564 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 564 48.0 3.0 3.0
March 2025 4 6,184 46.9 3.3 3.2 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8 3 4,780 39.5 4.2 3.7
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

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)
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
December 2024
January 2025 2 3,399 57.9 4.1 3.5 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2 1 999 24.0 4.5 4.3
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
August 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.

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)
September 2024
October 2024 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5
November 2024
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

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)
September 2024
October 2024
November 2024
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

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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