Major wage settlements by sector and month

Publication date: December 31, 2023

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 2022 7 11,029 44.9 3.7 3.0 2 3,300 45.5 5.3 3.9 5 7,729 44.7 3.0 2.7
January 2023 6 11,107 38.1 3.5 3.3 6 11,107 38.1 3.5 3.3
February 2023 5 9,278 38.8 2.8 3.2 2 2,000 33.0 3.3 3.0 3 7,278 40.4 2.6 3.3
March 2023 5 11,532 57.2 1.3 2.5 2 7,514 60.8 0.3 2.3 3 4,018 50.5 3.1 2.9
April 2023 8 78,600 34.2 2.2 2.5 3 7,600 24.0 3.3 3.1 5 71,000 35.3 2.1 2.5
May 2023 6 16,199 28.2 6.2 5.2 4 14,328 26.1 7.0 5.7 2 1,871 44.2 0.6 1.5
June 2023 10 33,845 45.9 5.6 3.3 4 5,406 37.8 10.7 4.7 6 28,439 47.5 4.6 3.0
July 2023 12 80,098 30.0 7.1 5.0 4 3,926 55.6 8.5 3.6 8 76,172 28.7 7.0 5.0
August 2023 9 20,271 39.7 4.3 4.1 2 8,675 46.0 5.2 4.5 7 11,596 35.0 3.6 3.9
September 2023 8 26,626 37.4 6.3 4.0 1 6,700 36.1 10.0 5.2 7 19,926 37.8 5.0 3.7
October 2023 3 5,961 42.8 8.3 5.0 2 4,961 39.3 9.3 5.5 1 1,000 60.0 3.0 2.8
November 2023 4 4,122 57.4 9.1 3.9 2 2,000 52.7 7.5 4.3 2 2,122 61.9 10.6 3.5

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.

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 2022
January 2023
February 2023 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023

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 2022
January 2023
February 2023 1 948 36.0 3.0 2.8 1 948 36.0 3.0 2.8
March 2023
April 2023 1 5,600 24.0 4.7 4.1 1 5,600 24.0 4.7 4.1
May 2023
June 2023 2 1,954 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 1,264 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 690 36.0 3.0 2.8
July 2023
August 2023 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023

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 2022
January 2023
February 2023
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023 1 5,930 24.0 7.8 7.8 1 5,930 24.0 7.8 7.8
June 2023 1 1,042 24.0 3.2 2.8 1 1,042 24.0 3.2 2.8
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023

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 2022 1 2,000 36.0 6.5 4.2 1 2,000 36.0 6.5 4.2
January 2023
February 2023
March 2023 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5
July 2023 1 515 60.0 6.5 3.9 1 515 60.0 6.5 3.9
August 2023 1 1,475 36.0 6.0 4.3 1 1,475 36.0 6.0 4.3
September 2023 1 6,700 36.1 10.0 5.2 1 6,700 36.1 10.0 5.2
October 2023 1 4,280 36.0 10.0 5.7 1 4,280 36.0 10.0 5.7
November 2023 1 800 42.1 7.0 4.3 1 800 42.1 7.0 4.3

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

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

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

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 2022
January 2023
February 2023
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023 1 1,200 59.8 7.9 4.3 1 1,200 59.8 7.9 4.3

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

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

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

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 2022 1 1,300 60.0 3.5 3.6 1 1,300 60.0 3.5 3.6
January 2023 1 2,592 36.4 0.0 1.0 1 2,592 36.4 0.0 1.0
February 2023 1 1,250 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 1,250 24.0 3.2 3.1
March 2023
April 2023 3 7,600 24.0 3.3 3.1 3 7,600 24.0 3.3 3.1
May 2023 2 6,756 19.0 6.2 4.4 1 6,164 17.3 6.6 4.5 1 592 36.0 2.0 3.3
June 2023 2 2,920 48.0 17.9 6.2 1 1,800 48.0 26.0 8.2 1 1,120 48.0 4.8 3.1
July 2023 3 3,678 54.2 7.0 3.5 2 2,728 52.1 8.0 3.6 1 950 60.0 4.0 3.4
August 2023 1 7,200 48.0 5.0 4.5 1 7,200 48.0 5.0 4.5
September 2023
October 2023 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0
November 2023 1 897 48.0 3.7 3.2 1 897 48.0 3.7 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)
December 2022
January 2023
February 2023
March 2023 1 6,918 63.0 0.0 2.2 1 6,918 63.0 0.0 2.2
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023 1 683 66.0 11.8 3.6 1 683 66.0 11.8 3.6
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023

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 2022
January 2023
February 2023
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023 2 2,234 55.8 5.7 3.4 2 2,234 55.8 5.7 3.4
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023

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 2022 3 2,585 41.2 2.7 2.8 3 2,585 41.2 2.7 2.8
January 2023 3 6,455 36.8 5.5 4.6 3 6,455 36.8 5.5 4.6
February 2023 2 6,330 41.0 2.6 3.3 2 6,330 41.0 2.6 3.3
March 2023 2 2,068 41.5 3.3 2.9 2 2,068 41.5 3.3 2.9
April 2023 4 65,400 36.3 1.8 2.4 4 65,400 36.3 1.8 2.4
May 2023 1 1,279 48.0 0.0 0.7 1 1,279 48.0 0.0 0.7
June 2023 2 1,809 44.7 2.6 1.8 2 1,809 44.7 2.6 1.8
July 2023 2 61,700 24.3 8.1 5.5 2 61,700 24.3 8.1 5.5
August 2023 2 1,400 42.4 3.1 3.1 2 1,400 42.4 3.1 3.1
September 2023 4 11,876 32.6 6.7 4.2 4 11,876 32.6 6.7 4.2
October 2023
November 2023 1 1,225 72.0 15.7 3.8 1 1,225 72.0 15.7 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.

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 2022
January 2023
February 2023
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023

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 2022 2 5,144 46.5 3.2 2.6 2 5,144 46.5 3.2 2.6
January 2023 2 2,060 44.2 1.9 2.3 2 2,060 44.2 1.9 2.3
February 2023
March 2023 1 1,950 60.0 2.8 2.9 1 1,950 60.0 2.8 2.9
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023 2 24,820 48.0 4.7 3.1 2 24,820 48.0 4.7 3.1
July 2023 5 13,522 46.5 2.3 3.0 5 13,522 46.5 2.3 3.0
August 2023 3 3,690 38.7 3.3 2.9 3 3,690 38.7 3.3 2.9
September 2023 3 8,050 45.5 2.6 2.8 3 8,050 45.5 2.6 2.8
October 2023 1 1,000 60.0 3.0 2.8 1 1,000 60.0 3.0 2.8
November 2023

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 2022 7 11,029 44.9 3.7 3.0 2 3,300 45.5 5.3 3.9 5 7,729 44.7 3.0 2.7
January 2023 6 11,107 38.1 3.5 3.3 6 11,107 38.1 3.5 3.3
February 2023 5 9,278 38.8 2.8 3.2 2 2,000 33.0 3.3 3.0 3 7,278 40.4 2.6 3.3
March 2023 5 11,532 57.2 1.3 2.5 2 7,514 60.8 0.3 2.3 3 4,018 50.5 3.1 2.9
April 2023 8 78,600 34.2 2.2 2.5 3 7,600 24.0 3.3 3.1 5 71,000 35.3 2.1 2.5
May 2023 6 16,199 28.2 6.2 5.2 4 14,328 26.1 7.0 5.7 2 1,871 44.2 0.6 1.5
June 2023 10 33,845 45.9 5.6 3.3 4 5,406 37.8 10.7 4.7 6 28,439 47.5 4.6 3.0
July 2023 12 80,098 30.0 7.1 5.0 4 3,926 55.6 8.5 3.6 8 76,172 28.7 7.0 5.0
August 2023 9 20,271 39.7 4.3 4.1 2 8,675 46.0 5.2 4.5 7 11,596 35.0 3.6 3.9
September 2023 8 26,626 37.4 6.3 4.0 1 6,700 36.1 10.0 5.2 7 19,926 37.8 5.0 3.7
October 2023 3 5,961 42.8 8.3 5.0 2 4,961 39.3 9.3 5.5 1 1,000 60.0 3.0 2.8
November 2023 4 4,122 57.4 9.1 3.9 2 2,000 52.7 7.5 4.3 2 2,122 61.9 10.6 3.5

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.

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 2022 2 5,800 50.7 3.5 2.9 1 1,300 60.0 3.5 3.6 1 4,500 48.0 3.5 2.8
January 2023
February 2023 1 1,250 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 1,250 24.0 3.2 3.1
March 2023 2 8,868 62.3 0.6 2.3 1 6,918 63.0 0.0 2.2 1 1,950 60.0 2.8 2.9
April 2023 3 7,600 24.0 3.3 3.1 3 7,600 24.0 3.3 3.1
May 2023 3 7,436 19.4 6.5 4.6 2 6,844 18.0 6.9 4.7 1 592 36.0 2.0 3.3
June 2023 4 27,740 48.0 6.1 3.4 1 1,800 48.0 26.0 8.2 3 25,940 48.0 4.7 3.1
July 2023 5 14,483 48.2 3.5 3.1 3 3,411 54.9 8.8 3.6 2 11,072 46.2 1.8 3.0
August 2023 1 7,200 48.0 5.0 4.5 1 7,200 48.0 5.0 4.5
September 2023 1 4,000 48.0 1.5 3.0 1 4,000 48.0 1.5 3.0
October 2023 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0
November 2023

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 2022
January 2023
February 2023 1 1,330 60.0 0.0 2.4 1 1,330 60.0 0.0 2.4
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023

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 2022
January 2023
February 2023
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023

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 2022
January 2023
February 2023
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023

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 2022
January 2023
February 2023
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023

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 2022 2 2,565 38.6 5.5 3.8 1 2,000 36.0 6.5 4.2 1 565 48.0 2.0 2.6
January 2023
February 2023
March 2023 1 718 48.0 3.0 2.6 1 718 48.0 3.0 2.6
April 2023
May 2023 1 1,554 69.8 4.2 2.0 1 1,554 69.8 4.2 2.0
June 2023
July 2023 2 1,465 60.0 4.9 3.6 1 515 60.0 6.5 3.9 1 950 60.0 4.0 3.4
August 2023
September 2023 1 1,500 36.0 4.5 5.0 1 1,500 36.0 4.5 5.0
October 2023 1 1,000 60.0 3.0 2.8 1 1,000 60.0 3.0 2.8
November 2023 1 1,225 72.0 15.7 3.8 1 1,225 72.0 15.7 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.

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 2022 1 1,470 36.0 4.0 3.7 1 1,470 36.0 4.0 3.7
January 2023 2 2,295 45.7 1.5 2.0 2 2,295 45.7 1.5 2.0
February 2023
March 2023 2 1,946 37.4 3.6 3.0 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0 1 1,350 38.0 3.5 3.0
April 2023 5 71,000 35.3 2.1 2.5 5 71,000 35.3 2.1 2.5
May 2023
June 2023 2 1,765 36.0 3.1 2.9 1 1,264 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 501 36.0 3.5 3.5
July 2023 3 62,650 24.6 8.0 5.4 3 62,650 24.6 8.0 5.4
August 2023 3 7,441 31.9 5.1 4.6 1 1,475 36.0 6.0 4.3 2 5,966 30.9 4.9 4.7
September 2023 4 19,276 35.8 7.6 4.2 1 6,700 36.1 10.0 5.2 3 12,576 35.6 6.4 3.7
October 2023 1 4,280 36.0 10.0 5.7 1 4,280 36.0 10.0 5.7
November 2023 3 2,897 51.2 6.4 4.0 2 2,000 52.7 7.5 4.3 1 897 48.0 3.7 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.

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 2022
January 2023
February 2023
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5
July 2023
August 2023 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023

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 2022
January 2023
February 2023 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023

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 2022 2 1,194 41.5 0.4 1.1 2 1,194 41.5 0.4 1.1
January 2023 1 2,592 36.4 0.0 1.0 1 2,592 36.4 0.0 1.0
February 2023 1 948 36.0 3.0 2.8 1 948 36.0 3.0 2.8
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023 2 7,209 28.3 6.5 6.6 1 5,930 24.0 7.8 7.8 1 1,279 48.0 0.0 0.7
June 2023 3 3,040 37.0 2.7 2.1 1 1,042 24.0 3.2 2.8 2 1,998 43.8 2.5 1.7
July 2023 1 800 48.0 6.6 3.3 1 800 48.0 6.6 3.3
August 2023 2 2,830 39.5 2.0 2.5 2 2,830 39.5 2.0 2.5
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023

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 2022
January 2023 3 6,220 36.0 5.8 4.8 3 6,220 36.0 5.8 4.8
February 2023 1 5,000 36.0 3.2 3.6 1 5,000 36.0 3.2 3.6
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023 1 700 48.0 9.0 3.8 1 700 48.0 9.0 3.8
August 2023 1 650 36.0 4.3 4.3 1 650 36.0 4.3 4.3
September 2023 2 1,850 32.1 3.7 3.7 2 1,850 32.1 3.7 3.7
October 2023
November 2023

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 2022
January 2023
February 2023
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023

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 2022
January 2023
February 2023
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023

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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