Major wage settlements by jurisdiction (aggregated) and quarter

Publication date: August 31, 2025

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)
Q3 2022 45 180,805 48.8 2.1 1.9 13 30,144 49.2 3.5 3.0 32 150,661 48.7 1.8 1.7
Q4 2022 44 246,342 39.3 3.9 3.6 6 9,188 48.8 3.3 2.7 38 237,154 39.0 3.9 3.6
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 2.5 2.9 15 189,076 46.2 2.5 3.2 35 113,512 36.9 2.4 2.6
Q3 2023 47 169,907 37.5 5.4 4.3 12 36,336 46.5 3.0 3.7 35 133,571 35.1 6.1 4.4
Q4 2023 33 185,640 48.2 4.0 3.1 4 26,541 50.5 3.8 3.3 29 159,099 47.8 4.0 3.1
Q1 2024 35 190,227 45.9 3.0 2.6 6 14,181 44.7 4.6 2.7 29 176,046 46.0 2.9 2.6
Q2 2024 59 656,009 53.4 5.3 3.5 6 32,460 23.5 4.1 4.1 53 623,549 55.0 5.4 3.5
Q3 2024 29 122,629 46.5 4.5 3.4 4 10,857 47.9 5.6 3.8 25 111,772 46.3 4.4 3.3
Q4 2024 31 204,495 51.5 4.9 3.6 7 11,704 46.8 4.7 3.2 24 192,791 51.8 5.0 3.7
Q1 2025 28 59,022 48.9 4.6 3.5 6 13,263 46.3 4.9 3.8 22 45,759 49.7 4.5 3.4
Q2 2025 30 208,197 47.1 5.9 4.4 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5 29 207,464 47.1 5.9 4.4

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)
Q3 2022 1 1,011 60.0 2.0 2.0 1 1,011 60.0 2.0 2.0
Q4 2022
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
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

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)
Q3 2022 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9
Q4 2022 1 780 35.9 1.0 2.3 1 780 35.9 1.0 2.3
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 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7
Q2 2024 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7
Q3 2024
Q4 2024 1 1,151 24.0 4.0 3.7 1 1,151 24.0 4.0 3.7
Q1 2025 1 980 36.0 2.8 3.5 1 980 36.0 2.8 3.5
Q2 2025 1 2,300 60.0 3.0 3.5 1 2,300 60.0 3.0 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.

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)
Q3 2022 3 8,120 34.5 10.8 6.0 3 8,120 34.5 10.8 6.0
Q4 2022 1 790 30.1 12.5 6.7 1 790 30.1 12.5 6.7
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
Q2 2024 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025 8 123,854 48.0 7.2 5.0 8 123,854 48.0 7.2 5.0

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.

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)
Q3 2022 3 3,650 60.0 11.8 4.8 3 3,650 60.0 11.8 4.8
Q4 2022 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2
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 4 3,520 50.7 10.0 4.8 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 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2
Q2 2025

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

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

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

Wholesale and retail trade
All 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)
Q3 2022
Q4 2022 1 787 48.0 1.0 0.6 1 787 48.0 1.0 0.6
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 1 878 60.0 6.7 3.9 1 878 60.0 6.7 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.

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)
Q3 2022 8 19,994 49.5 3.9 3.3 8 19,994 49.5 3.9 3.3
Q4 2022 4 4,088 51.5 3.2 2.8 4 4,088 51.5 3.2 2.8
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 6.6 4.1 8 16,143 29.3 7.3 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 9.7 4.3 3 1,857 47.7 9.7 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 5 8,457 41.3 4.5 3.7 4 5,057 44.9 5.5 4.0 1 3,400 36.0 3.0 3.2
Q2 2025 2 1,523 41.8 4.9 4.4 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5 1 790 36.0 4.8 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.

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)
Q3 2022 6 10,870 47.6 2.4 2.2 4 9,590 50.0 2.6 2.4 2 1,280 30.0 0.8 0.8
Q4 2022 1 600 36.0 2.0 2.0 1 600 36.0 2.0 2.0
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
Q1 2025
Q2 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.

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)
Q3 2022 5 19,510 56.3 1.9 2.1 1 560 24.0 4.0 3.5 4 18,950 57.2 1.8 2.1
Q4 2022
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 2 7,315 68.6 0.7 3.5 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 1 6,295 72.0 0.0 3.6
Q1 2025
Q2 2025 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 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.

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)
Q3 2022 13 95,502 48.6 0.5 1.1 13 95,502 48.6 0.5 1.1
Q4 2022 21 197,159 38.2 4.1 3.8 21 197,159 38.2 4.1 3.8
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 20 145,241 46.3 2.8 2.5 20 145,241 46.3 2.8 2.5
Q2 2024 39 588,603 55.7 5.5 3.5 39 588,603 55.7 5.5 3.5
Q3 2024 10 35,326 41.8 2.8 3.0 10 35,326 41.8 2.8 3.0
Q4 2024 11 138,009 52.2 5.0 3.7 11 138,009 52.2 5.0 3.7
Q1 2025 12 18,671 47.4 3.9 3.3 12 18,671 47.4 3.9 3.3
Q2 2025 9 58,878 44.0 3.4 3.2 9 58,878 44.0 3.4 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.

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)
Q3 2022 1 800 48.0 8.6 4.4 1 800 48.0 8.6 4.4
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
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

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)
Q3 2022 4 20,713 46.3 2.5 1.7 4 20,713 46.3 2.5 1.7
Q4 2022 13 39,578 43.5 2.7 2.4 1 4,500 48.0 3.5 2.8 12 35,078 42.9 2.5 2.4
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 14 33,608 45.8 2.4 3.0 4 20,995 47.0 1.7 3.0 10 12,613 43.6 3.5 3.0
Q4 2023 9 43,122 42.7 3.6 3.3 2 24,660 48.0 3.8 3.3 7 18,462 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 7 35,531 34.8 3.5 3.4 1 19,000 24.0 4.0 4.0 6 16,531 47.3 2.9 2.7
Q3 2024 9 62,916 53.7 5.1 3.4 1 9,000 48.0 4.8 3.7 8 53,916 54.7 5.1 3.4
Q4 2024 11 51,065 48.5 5.3 3.5 3 7,490 48.0 4.8 3.2 8 43,575 48.6 5.4 3.6
Q1 2025 7 23,031 46.4 5.2 3.7 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7 6 15,361 45.7 5.4 3.8
Q2 2025 6 15,690 51.9 3.9 3.1 6 15,690 51.9 3.9 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.

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)
Q3 2022 45 180,805 48.8 2.1 1.9 13 30,144 49.2 3.5 3.0 32 150,661 48.7 1.8 1.7
Q4 2022 44 246,342 39.3 3.9 3.6 6 9,188 48.8 3.3 2.7 38 237,154 39.0 3.9 3.6
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 2.5 2.9 15 189,076 46.2 2.5 3.2 35 113,512 36.9 2.4 2.6
Q3 2023 47 169,907 37.5 5.4 4.3 12 36,336 46.5 3.0 3.7 35 133,571 35.1 6.1 4.4
Q4 2023 33 185,640 48.2 4.0 3.1 4 26,541 50.5 3.8 3.3 29 159,099 47.8 4.0 3.1
Q1 2024 35 190,227 45.9 3.0 2.6 6 14,181 44.7 4.6 2.7 29 176,046 46.0 2.9 2.6
Q2 2024 59 656,009 53.4 5.3 3.5 6 32,460 23.5 4.1 4.1 53 623,549 55.0 5.4 3.5
Q3 2024 29 122,629 46.5 4.5 3.4 4 10,857 47.9 5.6 3.8 25 111,772 46.3 4.4 3.3
Q4 2024 31 204,495 51.5 4.9 3.6 7 11,704 46.8 4.7 3.2 24 192,791 51.8 5.0 3.7
Q1 2025 28 59,022 48.9 4.6 3.5 6 13,263 46.3 4.9 3.8 22 45,759 49.7 4.5 3.4
Q2 2025 30 208,197 47.1 5.9 4.4 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5 29 207,464 47.1 5.9 4.4

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)
Q3 2022 18 54,810 51.5 4.8 3.4 8 24,579 51.0 3.6 3.1 10 30,231 51.9 5.7 3.6
Q4 2022 9 15,408 46.9 4.6 3.7 5 4,688 49.5 3.0 2.7 4 10,720 45.7 5.3 4.2
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 6.6 4.3 9 18,021 29.8 7.4 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 9 21,941 42.7 2.7 2.4 3 3,500 50.4 4.9 3.3 6 18,441 41.2 2.3 2.2
Q2 2024 10 18,000 29.6 5.4 4.3 5 13,460 22.7 4.2 4.2 5 4,540 50.1 8.9 4.4
Q3 2024 8 13,506 33.5 7.7 4.5 2 1,205 54.0 12.7 4.8 6 12,301 31.5 7.2 4.5
Q4 2024 9 21,097 53.3 3.0 3.5 3 3,194 43.5 4.4 3.2 6 17,903 55.1 2.8 3.5
Q1 2025 8 10,377 53.5 4.0 3.4 5 5,593 44.0 5.2 3.9 3 4,784 64.6 2.6 2.8
Q2 2025 13 130,539 47.8 7.3 5.1 1 733 48.0 5.0 4.5 12 129,806 47.8 7.3 5.1

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)
Q3 2022 27 125,995 47.6 0.9 1.3 5 5,565 41.0 3.3 2.7 22 120,430 47.9 0.8 1.2
Q4 2022 35 230,934 38.8 3.8 3.6 1 4,500 48.0 3.5 2.8 34 226,434 38.6 3.8 3.6
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 33 144,942 36.5 5.2 4.2 4 20,995 47.0 1.7 3.0 29 123,947 34.7 5.8 4.4
Q4 2023 23 150,144 46.8 3.2 2.9 3 25,860 50.2 3.8 3.2 20 124,284 46.1 3.0 2.9
Q1 2024 26 168,286 46.3 3.0 2.6 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6 23 157,605 46.5 2.9 2.6
Q2 2024 49 638,009 54.1 5.3 3.5 1 19,000 24.0 4.0 4.0 48 619,009 55.0 5.4 3.5
Q3 2024 21 109,123 48.1 4.1 3.2 2 9,652 47.2 4.7 3.7 19 99,471 48.2 4.1 3.2
Q4 2024 22 183,398 51.3 5.2 3.7 4 8,510 48.0 4.8 3.2 18 174,888 51.5 5.2 3.7
Q1 2025 20 48,645 47.9 4.8 3.5 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7 19 40,975 47.9 4.8 3.5
Q2 2025 17 77,658 46.0 3.5 3.2 17 77,658 46.0 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.

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