Major wage settlements by sector and month

Publication date: April 30, 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)
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 15 27,444 44.6 3.5 3.5 7 11,690 43.3 5.0 3.6 8 15,754 45.5 2.3 3.4
July 2025 10 53,097 48.2 11.3 5.3 2 42,230 48.7 13.4 5.7 8 10,867 46.0 3.4 3.5
August 2025 9 19,054 49.6 3.6 3.5 2 12,100 56.0 3.4 3.4 7 6,954 38.3 3.9 3.6
September 2025 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7
October 2025 27 44,223 49.5 3.1 3.2 3 2,480 57.1 4.7 2.9 24 41,743 49.0 3.0 3.2
November 2025 9 75,122 44.7 3.3 3.0 2 2,280 43.4 4.0 3.6 7 72,842 44.8 3.3 3.0
December 2025 6 90,127 45.9 3.1 2.9 1 1,700 48.0 2.7 2.7 5 88,427 45.8 3.1 2.9
January 2026 5 13,750 50.7 6.9 3.8 4 10,307 55.7 8.1 4.2 1 3,443 36.0 3.5 2.7
February 2026 7 47,841 50.8 4.8 3.3 2 12,051 46.3 10.5 4.5 5 35,790 52.4 3.0 2.9
March 2026 4 87,000 48.8 3.4 3.1 2 10,000 55.2 6.1 3.5 2 77,000 48.0 3.0 3.0
April 2026 5 5,257 37.3 3.7 3.3 1 520 36.0 8.5 5.1 4 4,737 37.5 3.2 3.1

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)
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
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026 1 520 36.0 8.5 5.1 1 520 36.0 8.5 5.1

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)
May 2025
June 2025 5 12,910 45.5 2.1 3.3 5 12,910 45.5 2.1 3.3
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
February 2026 1 5,500 72.0 3.0 2.6 1 5,500 72.0 3.0 2.6
March 2026
April 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.

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)
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 13.9 5.9 1 39,730 48.0 13.9 5.9
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
February 2026
March 2026 1 4,000 48.0 5.0 2.5 1 4,000 48.0 5.0 2.5
April 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)
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
February 2026
March 2026
April 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.

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)
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 1 787 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 787 48.0 3.0 3.0
January 2026 1 6,500 60.0 10.5 4.4 1 6,500 60.0 10.5 4.4
February 2026
March 2026
April 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)
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 12,654 55.2 3.4 3.4 1 10,100 60.0 3.5 3.5 1 2,554 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
February 2026 4 14,115 48.3 9.3 4.3 2 12,051 46.3 10.5 4.5 2 2,064 60.0 2.1 3.2
March 2026
April 2026 1 2,118 36.0 2.8 2.4 1 2,118 36.0 2.8 2.4

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)
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 1 1,700 48.0 2.7 2.7 1 1,700 48.0 2.7 2.7
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 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)
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
February 2026
March 2026 1 6,000 60.0 6.8 4.1 1 6,000 60.0 6.8 4.1
April 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)
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
February 2026 2 28,226 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 28,226 48.0 3.0 3.0
March 2026 2 77,000 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 77,000 48.0 3.0 3.0
April 2026 2 1,938 39.6 3.4 3.4 2 1,938 39.6 3.4 3.4

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)
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 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)
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 2 1,370 48.0 5.8 4.3 2 1,370 48.0 5.8 4.3
September 2025 4 27,061 47.1 3.0 3.0 4 27,061 47.1 3.0 3.0
October 2025 3 3,115 60.0 3.0 3.8 3 3,115 60.0 3.0 3.8
November 2025 2 39,221 44.8 2.9 3.0 2 39,221 44.8 2.9 3.0
December 2025 2 4,640 48.0 8.3 4.2 2 4,640 48.0 8.3 4.2
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026 1 681 36.0 3.7 4.3 1 681 36.0 3.7 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.

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)
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 15 27,444 44.6 3.5 3.5 7 11,690 43.3 5.0 3.6 8 15,754 45.5 2.3 3.4
July 2025 10 53,097 48.2 11.3 5.3 2 42,230 48.7 13.4 5.7 8 10,867 46.0 3.4 3.5
August 2025 9 19,054 49.6 3.6 3.5 2 12,100 56.0 3.4 3.4 7 6,954 38.3 3.9 3.6
September 2025 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7 5 88,061 31.1 3.0 2.7
October 2025 27 44,223 49.5 3.1 3.2 3 2,480 57.1 4.7 2.9 24 41,743 49.0 3.0 3.2
November 2025 9 75,122 44.7 3.3 3.0 2 2,280 43.4 4.0 3.6 7 72,842 44.8 3.3 3.0
December 2025 6 90,127 45.9 3.1 2.9 1 1,700 48.0 2.7 2.7 5 88,427 45.8 3.1 2.9
January 2026 5 13,750 50.7 6.9 3.8 4 10,307 55.7 8.1 4.2 1 3,443 36.0 3.5 2.7
February 2026 7 47,841 50.8 4.8 3.3 2 12,051 46.3 10.5 4.5 5 35,790 52.4 3.0 2.9
March 2026 4 87,000 48.8 3.4 3.1 2 10,000 55.2 6.1 3.5 2 77,000 48.0 3.0 3.0
April 2026 5 5,257 37.3 3.7 3.3 1 520 36.0 8.5 5.1 4 4,737 37.5 3.2 3.1

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)
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 3 13,484 54.7 3.6 3.4 1 10,100 60.0 3.5 3.5 2 3,384 39.0 3.9 3.1
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 1 1,700 48.0 2.7 2.7 1 1,700 48.0 2.7 2.7
January 2026
February 2026 2 12,051 46.3 10.5 4.5 2 12,051 46.3 10.5 4.5
March 2026
April 2026 1 520 36.0 8.5 5.1 1 520 36.0 8.5 5.1

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)
May 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.

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)
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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)
May 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.

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)
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
February 2026
March 2026
April 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)
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 13.7 5.8 1 39,730 48.0 13.9 5.9 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
February 2026 3 7,564 68.7 2.8 2.7 3 7,564 68.7 2.8 2.7
March 2026 1 6,000 60.0 6.8 4.1 1 6,000 60.0 6.8 4.1
April 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.

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)
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 4 11,860 33.3 2.3 3.2 3 6,400 36.1 3.5 3.1 1 5,460 30.0 1.0 3.2
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 2 1,459 60.0 4.5 2.9 1 880 60.1 4.0 2.3 1 579 60.0 5.4 3.9
November 2025 1 8,000 36.0 5.1 3.0 1 8,000 36.0 5.1 3.0
December 2025 2 16,640 36.4 2.1 2.1 2 16,640 36.4 2.1 2.1
January 2026 4 11,643 51.3 7.5 3.7 3 8,200 57.7 9.1 4.2 1 3,443 36.0 3.5 2.7
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026 3 4,158 36.0 3.2 3.1 3 4,158 36.0 3.2 3.1

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)
May 2025
June 2025 1 1,000 36.0 2.7 2.9 1 1,000 36.0 2.7 2.9
July 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.

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)
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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.

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)
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 1 787 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 787 48.0 3.0 3.0
January 2026
February 2026 2 28,226 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 28,226 48.0 3.0 3.0
March 2026 1 4,000 48.0 5.0 2.5 1 4,000 48.0 5.0 2.5
April 2026 1 579 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 579 48.0 3.0 3.0

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

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

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

British Columbia
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
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
February 2026
March 2026 2 77,000 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 77,000 48.0 3.0 3.0
April 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)
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
February 2026
March 2026
April 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)
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
February 2026
March 2026
April 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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