Major wage settlements by jurisdiction (aggregated) and quarter

Publication date: January 31, 2026

Table of Contents

Industry

All industries
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
Q1 2023 30 61,655 42.6 4.3 3.4 5 11,340 55.9 1.3 2.6 25 50,315 39.6 5.0 3.6
Q2 2023 50 302,588 42.7 2.4 2.9 15 189,076 46.2 2.4 3.2 35 113,512 36.9 2.4 2.6
Q3 2023 48 172,495 37.6 5.4 4.2 13 38,924 46.6 2.9 3.6 35 133,571 35.1 6.1 4.4
Q4 2023 34 186,685 48.1 4.0 3.1 4 26,541 50.5 3.8 3.3 30 160,144 47.8 4.0 3.1
Q1 2024 42 204,340 45.4 3.2 2.7 6 14,181 44.7 4.6 2.7 36 190,159 45.4 3.1 2.7
Q2 2024 67 660,336 52.8 5.4 3.6 8 33,960 24.5 4.1 4.1 59 626,376 54.3 5.5 3.5
Q3 2024 32 124,345 46.6 4.5 3.4 4 10,857 47.9 5.4 3.8 28 113,488 46.4 4.5 3.3
Q4 2024 37 226,054 50.0 5.3 3.9 8 14,604 47.0 4.8 3.5 29 211,450 50.2 5.4 3.9
Q1 2025 37 77,677 47.5 4.8 3.8 7 13,763 45.1 4.8 3.7 30 63,914 48.1 4.9 3.8
Q2 2025 54 285,120 46.4 4.8 3.9 5 12,621 42.3 3.5 3.2 49 272,499 46.6 4.9 4.0
Q3 2025 23 159,328 38.9 4.3 2.7 7 18,761 52.1 3.3 3.2 16 140,567 37.1 4.5 2.6
Q4 2025 40 211,246 46.5 3.2 3.0 4 3,880 48.4 4.5 3.4 36 207,366 46.4 3.2 3.0

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 jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
Q1 2023 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
Q2 2023
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0
Q2 2024 1 892 48.0 3.5 3.1 1 892 48.0 3.5 3.1
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Q1 2025 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 536 36.0 3.0 3.0
Q2 2025 1 1,918 60.0 10.6 5.1 1 1,918 60.0 10.6 5.1
Q3 2025
Q4 2025

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

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

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

Utilities
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
Q1 2023 3 2,972 40.1 2.2 2.6 3 2,972 40.1 2.2 2.6
Q2 2023 3 7,554 27.1 4.3 3.7 3 7,554 27.1 4.3 3.7
Q3 2023 1 5,408 30.0 4.5 4.8 1 5,408 30.0 4.5 4.8
Q4 2023 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5
Q1 2024 2 2,070 31.5 4.1 4.3 2 2,070 31.5 4.1 4.3
Q2 2024 2 2,325 36.1 3.1 2.7 2 2,325 36.1 3.1 2.7
Q3 2024
Q4 2024 2 7,002 34.0 3.8 3.4 2 7,002 34.0 3.8 3.4
Q1 2025 1 980 36.0 2.8 3.5 1 980 36.0 2.8 3.5
Q2 2025 4 7,450 56.8 3.0 3.4 4 7,450 56.8 3.0 3.4
Q3 2025 2 2,400 50.0 4.0 3.2 2 2,400 50.0 4.0 3.2
Q4 2025 1 1,023 36.6 2.8 2.9 1 1,023 36.6 2.8 2.9

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.

Construction
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
Q1 2023 3 14,650 26.5 9.7 5.2 3 14,650 26.5 9.7 5.2
Q2 2023 3 3,272 24.0 9.5 6.4 3 3,272 24.0 9.5 6.4
Q3 2023 2 1,849 56.8 12.8 4.0 1 850 60.0 4.0 3.8 1 999 54.0 20.3 4.2
Q4 2023
Q1 2024 2 6,660 36.0 8.5 2.8 2 6,660 36.0 8.5 2.8
Q2 2024 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6
Q3 2024 1 500 36.0 15.1 6.4 1 500 36.0 15.1 6.4
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025 18 171,623 44.7 5.7 4.3 18 171,623 44.7 5.7 4.3
Q3 2025 2 41,730 47.4 7.8 2.0 2 41,730 47.4 7.8 2.0
Q4 2025

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

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

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

Manufacturing
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
Q1 2023 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0
Q2 2023 2 1,800 42.9 4.1 3.7 2 1,800 42.9 4.1 3.7
Q3 2023 3 7,490 37.7 9.0 4.9 3 7,490 37.7 9.0 4.9
Q4 2023 3 13,000 36.4 9.8 5.2 3 13,000 36.4 9.8 5.2
Q1 2024 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6
Q2 2024 5 4,128 50.3 9.2 4.6 1 608 48.0 4.8 3.0 4 3,520 50.7 10.0 4.8
Q3 2024 2 3,561 29.8 13.8 8.5 2 3,561 29.8 13.8 8.5
Q4 2024 1 1,400 60.0 8.0 4.5 1 1,400 60.0 8.0 4.5
Q1 2025 4 6,087 65.2 4.2 3.2 4 6,087 65.2 4.2 3.2
Q2 2025 1 600 36.4 11.0 6.0 1 600 36.4 11.0 6.0
Q3 2025
Q4 2025 1 880 60.1 4.0 2.3 1 880 60.1 4.0 2.3

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 jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
Q4 2023 3 11,979 60.0 9.8 4.0 3 11,979 60.0 9.8 4.0
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6
Q4 2024
Q1 2025 1 4,947 72.0 6.0 3.3 1 4,947 72.0 6.0 3.3
Q2 2025 2 7,878 92.0 0.8 2.6 2 7,878 92.0 0.8 2.6
Q3 2025
Q4 2025 1 1,580 36.0 4.0 3.5 1 1,580 36.0 4.0 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.

Transportation
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
Q1 2023 3 4,553 34.5 1.4 1.8 2 1,837 31.7 3.6 3.0 1 2,716 36.4 0.0 1.0
Q2 2023 10 19,783 28.7 5.6 4.1 8 16,143 29.3 6.0 4.3 2 3,640 26.1 3.8 3.2
Q3 2023 7 16,358 43.9 4.5 4.3 5 12,608 44.5 4.8 5.0 2 3,750 42.0 3.3 2.1
Q4 2023 4 4,178 63.8 2.4 3.1 2 1,881 83.0 3.6 3.2 2 2,297 48.1 1.4 3.1
Q1 2024 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4
Q2 2024 3 15,250 37.1 4.4 4.0 2 3,750 40.5 3.1 3.1 1 11,500 36.0 4.8 4.3
Q3 2024 3 1,857 47.7 8.4 4.3 3 1,857 47.7 8.4 4.3
Q4 2024 4 4,994 45.1 3.9 3.1 3 3,194 43.5 4.4 3.2 1 1,800 48.0 3.0 3.0
Q1 2025 7 10,167 39.2 4.3 3.6 5 5,557 41.9 5.0 3.7 2 4,610 36.0 3.5 3.5
Q2 2025 5 12,651 41.6 3.5 3.3 4 11,861 41.9 3.4 3.2 1 790 36.0 4.8 4.3
Q3 2025 6 18,017 51.1 3.1 3.1 5 15,425 51.7 3.1 3.2 1 2,592 47.4 3.0 3.0
Q4 2025 1 720 72.0 3.0 2.8 1 720 72.0 3.0 2.8

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.

Information and culture
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
Q1 2023 1 6,918 63.0 0.0 2.2 1 6,918 63.0 0.0 2.2
Q2 2023 1 2,160 48.1 3.2 3.2 1 2,160 48.1 3.2 3.2
Q3 2023 2 1,883 46.8 5.5 2.6 2 1,883 46.8 5.5 2.6
Q4 2023
Q1 2024 3 6,400 39.1 3.3 1.8 2 5,100 40.2 3.2 1.6 1 1,300 35.0 4.0 2.7
Q2 2024 3 2,205 45.4 2.8 2.4 1 500 36.0 2.0 2.3 2 1,705 48.1 3.0 2.5
Q3 2024
Q4 2024 1 2,900 48.0 5.3 4.9 1 2,900 48.0 5.3 4.9
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025 3 3,900 51.3 3.7 3.4 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4 2 1,400 35.7 3.3 3.3
Q4 2025 1 600 48.0 4.6 2.8 1 600 48.0 4.6 2.8

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.

Finance and professional services
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
Q1 2023 1 635 36.0 4.5 4.2 1 635 36.0 4.5 4.2
Q2 2023 3 2,984 47.8 7.5 4.4 2 1,430 24.0 11.1 6.9 1 1,554 69.8 4.2 2.0
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024 2 1,550 27.1 2.1 1.5 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0 1 650 48.0 5.0 3.5
Q2 2024 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0
Q3 2024 3 7,990 31.8 4.5 2.8 3 7,990 31.8 4.5 2.8
Q4 2024 3 14,565 44.9 10.0 7.4 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 2 13,545 44.7 10.4 7.7
Q1 2025
Q2 2025 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6
Q3 2025 2 1,466 36.0 4.3 4.1 1 836 36.0 4.0 3.5 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8
Q4 2025 2 1,700 60.0 4.9 3.6 2 1,700 60.0 4.9 3.6

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.

Education, health, and social services
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
Q1 2023 12 22,421 45.3 3.9 3.6 12 22,421 45.3 3.9 3.6
Q2 2023 20 81,194 37.4 1.7 2.2 20 81,194 37.4 1.7 2.2
Q3 2023 17 101,911 33.6 6.3 4.6 17 101,911 33.6 6.3 4.6
Q4 2023 13 110,141 50.6 2.8 2.6 13 110,141 50.6 2.8 2.6
Q1 2024 23 147,844 46.2 2.8 2.5 23 147,844 46.2 2.8 2.5
Q2 2024 42 589,189 55.1 5.6 3.5 42 589,189 55.1 5.6 3.5
Q3 2024 11 36,026 41.6 2.8 3.0 11 36,026 41.6 2.8 3.0
Q4 2024 12 138,657 52.2 5.0 3.7 12 138,657 52.2 5.0 3.7
Q1 2025 15 20,699 47.3 3.9 3.4 15 20,699 47.3 3.9 3.4
Q2 2025 10 60,168 43.8 3.4 3.2 10 60,168 43.8 3.4 3.2
Q3 2025 2 63,600 25.0 3.1 2.7 2 63,600 25.0 3.1 2.7
Q4 2025 26 153,506 46.0 3.0 2.9 26 153,506 46.0 3.0 2.9

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.

Entertainment and hospitality
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024 1 3,300 48.0 4.5 3.7 1 3,300 48.0 4.5 3.7
Q2 2024
Q3 2024 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7
Q4 2024 1 561 24.0 10.0 6.9 1 561 24.0 10.0 6.9
Q1 2025
Q2 2025 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2
Q3 2025
Q4 2025

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

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

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

Public administration
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
Q1 2023 5 8,160 53.1 2.0 2.2 1 1,950 60.0 2.8 2.9 4 6,210 50.9 1.8 2.0
Q2 2023 8 183,841 47.4 2.0 3.0 4 169,343 48.0 2.0 3.0 4 14,498 40.8 2.8 2.6
Q3 2023 15 36,196 45.9 2.3 3.0 5 23,583 47.1 1.7 3.0 10 12,613 43.6 3.5 3.0
Q4 2023 10 44,167 42.5 3.6 3.3 2 24,660 48.0 3.8 3.3 8 19,507 35.6 3.4 3.4
Q1 2024 6 29,796 46.6 3.1 2.9 2 6,081 48.0 5.2 3.2 4 23,715 46.3 2.5 2.8
Q2 2024 9 37,137 35.0 3.6 3.5 1 19,000 24.0 4.0 4.0 8 18,137 46.4 3.2 2.9
Q3 2024 10 63,432 54.1 5.0 3.4 1 9,000 48.0 4.8 3.7 9 54,432 55.1 5.1 3.4
Q4 2024 13 55,975 48.3 5.2 3.5 3 7,490 48.0 4.8 3.2 10 48,485 48.4 5.2 3.6
Q1 2025 8 34,261 44.0 5.6 4.3 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7 7 26,591 42.8 5.8 4.4
Q2 2025 11 19,676 52.1 3.8 3.1 1 760 48.0 4.8 2.6 10 18,916 52.3 3.8 3.1
Q3 2025 6 28,215 47.4 3.0 3.1 6 28,215 47.4 3.0 3.1
Q4 2025 7 51,237 47.3 3.5 3.2 7 51,237 47.3 3.5 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.

Sector

All sectors
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
Q1 2023 30 61,655 42.6 4.3 3.4 5 11,340 55.9 1.3 2.6 25 50,315 39.6 5.0 3.6
Q2 2023 50 302,588 42.7 2.4 2.9 15 189,076 46.2 2.4 3.2 35 113,512 36.9 2.4 2.6
Q3 2023 48 172,495 37.6 5.4 4.2 13 38,924 46.6 2.9 3.6 35 133,571 35.1 6.1 4.4
Q4 2023 34 186,685 48.1 4.0 3.1 4 26,541 50.5 3.8 3.3 30 160,144 47.8 4.0 3.1
Q1 2024 42 204,340 45.4 3.2 2.7 6 14,181 44.7 4.6 2.7 36 190,159 45.4 3.1 2.7
Q2 2024 67 660,336 52.8 5.4 3.6 8 33,960 24.5 4.1 4.1 59 626,376 54.3 5.5 3.5
Q3 2024 32 124,345 46.6 4.5 3.4 4 10,857 47.9 5.4 3.8 28 113,488 46.4 4.5 3.3
Q4 2024 37 226,054 50.0 5.3 3.9 8 14,604 47.0 4.8 3.5 29 211,450 50.2 5.4 3.9
Q1 2025 37 77,677 47.5 4.8 3.8 7 13,763 45.1 4.8 3.7 30 63,914 48.1 4.9 3.8
Q2 2025 54 285,120 46.4 4.8 3.9 5 12,621 42.3 3.5 3.2 49 272,499 46.6 4.9 4.0
Q3 2025 23 159,328 38.9 4.3 2.7 7 18,761 52.1 3.3 3.2 16 140,567 37.1 4.5 2.6
Q4 2025 40 211,246 46.5 3.2 3.0 4 3,880 48.4 4.5 3.4 36 207,366 46.4 3.2 3.0

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.

Private sector
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
Q1 2023 10 26,380 37.8 6.0 4.0 4 9,390 55.0 1.0 2.5 6 16,990 28.3 8.8 4.9
Q2 2023 17 28,911 31.8 5.9 4.3 9 18,021 29.8 6.3 4.5 8 10,890 35.1 5.4 4.0
Q3 2023 14 24,965 43.1 6.8 4.6 8 15,341 45.7 4.8 4.6 6 9,624 39.0 10.0 4.7
Q4 2023 10 35,496 54.2 7.4 3.7 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 9 34,815 54.0 7.4 3.7
Q1 2024 13 32,681 41.7 4.1 2.6 3 3,500 50.4 4.9 3.3 10 29,181 40.6 4.0 2.6
Q2 2024 11 18,892 30.5 5.3 4.2 6 14,352 24.3 4.2 4.2 5 4,540 50.1 8.9 4.4
Q3 2024 9 14,006 33.6 7.8 4.6 2 1,205 54.0 10.7 4.8 7 12,801 31.6 7.5 4.6
Q4 2024 11 31,247 45.3 7.1 5.4 4 6,094 45.6 4.8 4.0 7 25,153 45.3 7.6 5.7
Q1 2025 12 14,564 53.9 3.9 3.3 6 6,093 41.4 4.8 3.6 6 8,471 62.9 3.3 3.0
Q2 2025 28 197,036 46.3 5.4 4.3 4 11,861 41.9 3.4 3.2 24 185,175 46.5 5.6 4.3
Q3 2025 4 54,330 50.3 6.7 2.3 2 12,600 60.0 3.4 3.3 2 41,730 47.4 7.8 2.0
Q4 2025 5 4,760 50.5 4.4 3.2 4 3,880 48.4 4.5 3.4 1 880 60.1 4.0 2.3

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 sector
All jurisdictions Federal jurisdiction Provincial jurisdiction
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual 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)
Q1 2023 20 35,275 46.2 3.0 3.0 1 1,950 60.0 2.8 2.9 19 33,325 45.4 3.0 3.0
Q2 2023 33 273,677 43.9 2.0 2.8 6 171,055 48.0 2.0 3.0 27 102,622 37.1 2.1 2.4
Q3 2023 34 147,530 36.7 5.1 4.2 5 23,583 47.1 1.7 3.0 29 123,947 34.7 5.8 4.4
Q4 2023 24 151,189 46.7 3.2 2.9 3 25,860 50.2 3.8 3.2 21 125,329 46.0 3.0 2.9
Q1 2024 29 171,659 46.1 3.1 2.7 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6 26 160,978 46.3 3.0 2.7
Q2 2024 56 641,444 53.5 5.4 3.5 2 19,608 24.7 4.0 4.0 54 621,836 54.4 5.5 3.5
Q3 2024 23 110,339 48.2 4.1 3.2 2 9,652 47.2 4.7 3.7 21 100,687 48.3 4.1 3.2
Q4 2024 26 194,807 50.7 5.1 3.6 4 8,510 48.0 4.8 3.2 22 186,297 50.8 5.1 3.7
Q1 2025 25 63,113 46.1 5.0 3.9 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7 24 55,443 45.8 5.1 3.9
Q2 2025 26 88,084 46.7 3.5 3.2 1 760 48.0 4.8 2.6 25 87,324 46.7 3.5 3.2
Q3 2025 19 104,998 33.0 3.1 2.9 5 6,161 36.0 3.1 3.1 14 98,837 32.8 3.1 2.9
Q4 2025 35 206,486 46.4 3.2 3.0 35 206,486 46.4 3.2 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.

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