Major wage settlements by sector and month

Publication date: January 31, 2026

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)
February 2025 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
March 2025 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
April 2025 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
May 2025 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
June 2025 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
July 2025 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
August 2025 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
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 3 2,480 57.1 4.7 2.9 23 41,164 48.9 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 3 3,807 48.2 4.0 3.9 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.

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)
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 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)
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 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)
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 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)
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 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)
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 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)
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 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 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)
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 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)
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 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)
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 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 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)
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 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)
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 5 8,979 56.8 3.4 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.

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)
February 2025 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
March 2025 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
April 2025 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
May 2025 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
June 2025 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
July 2025 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
August 2025 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
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 3 2,480 57.1 4.7 2.9 23 41,164 48.9 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 3 3,807 48.2 4.0 3.9 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.

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)
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 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
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 2 1,600 55.5 5.1 3.2 2 1,600 55.5 5.1 3.2
November 2025 2 2,280 43.4 4.0 3.6 2 2,280 43.4 4.0 3.6
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.

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)
February 2025
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April 2025
May 2025
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July 2025
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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.

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)
February 2025
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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)
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
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.

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)
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 2 1,540 40.2 4.3 4.2 2 1,540 40.2 4.3 4.2
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.

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)
February 2025 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
March 2025 1 826 36.0 5.5 4.0 1 826 36.0 5.5 4.0
April 2025 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
May 2025 2 1,847 60.0 5.5 4.2 2 1,847 60.0 5.5 4.2
June 2025 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
July 2025 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
August 2025
September 2025 1 609 72.0 3.0 2.5 1 609 72.0 3.0 2.5
October 2025 3 3,256 62.7 2.6 3.6 3 3,256 62.7 2.6 3.6
November 2025 4 7,914 30.5 3.5 3.2 4 7,914 30.5 3.5 3.2
December 2025
January 2026 1 2,107 47.8 4.0 4.6 1 2,107 47.8 4.0 4.6

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)
February 2025 1 1,300 24.0 2.5 2.5 1 1,300 24.0 2.5 2.5
March 2025 5 23,890 43.2 5.8 4.6 5 23,890 43.2 5.8 4.6
April 2025 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
May 2025 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
June 2025 3 6,400 36.1 3.5 3.1 3 6,400 36.1 3.5 3.1
July 2025
August 2025 1 600 36.0 3.9 3.7 1 600 36.0 3.9 3.7
September 2025 2 64,150 24.6 3.0 2.6 2 64,150 24.6 3.0 2.6
October 2025 1 880 60.1 4.0 2.3 1 880 60.1 4.0 2.3
November 2025 2 12,840 45.1 4.8 3.1 2 12,840 45.1 4.8 3.1
December 2025 2 16,640 36.4 2.1 2.1 2 16,640 36.4 2.1 2.1
January 2026 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

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)
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
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.

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)
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
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.

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)
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
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.

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)
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 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025 1 34,000 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 34,000 48.0 3.0 3.0
December 2025 1 67,000 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 67,000 48.0 3.0 3.0
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.

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)
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025 1 4,000 48.0 9.0 4.3 1 4,000 48.0 9.0 4.3
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.

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)
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
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.

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