Major wage settlements by jurisdiction (aggregated) and quarter
Publication date: March 31, 2026
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) | |
| Q2 2023 | 50 | 302,588 | 42.7 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 16 | 192,076 | 45.9 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 34 | 110,512 | 37.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| 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 | 201,880 | 45.3 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 7 | 15,721 | 45.0 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 35 | 186,159 | 45.4 | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Q2 2024 | 68 | 660,996 | 52.8 | 5.4 | 3.6 | 9 | 34,620 | 25.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 59 | 626,376 | 54.3 | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Q3 2024 | 32 | 124,306 | 46.6 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 4 | 10,818 | 48.0 | 5.4 | 3.8 | 28 | 113,488 | 46.4 | 4.5 | 3.3 |
| Q4 2024 | 38 | 228,374 | 49.9 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 10 | 18,724 | 47.2 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 28 | 209,650 | 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 | 57 | 318,580 | 45.8 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 5 | 12,621 | 42.3 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 52 | 305,959 | 46.0 | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Q3 2025 | 23 | 159,382 | 38.9 | 5.8 | 3.7 | 7 | 18,815 | 52.1 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 16 | 140,567 | 37.1 | 6.1 | 3.7 |
| Q4 2025 | 40 | 206,985 | 46.2 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 4 | 3,880 | 48.4 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 36 | 203,105 | 46.2 | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Q1 2026 | 16 | 148,591 | 49.7 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 2 | 12,051 | 46.3 | 10.5 | 4.5 | 14 | 136,540 | 50.0 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
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.
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) | |
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2026 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Utilities
| All 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) | |
| 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 | 5 | 12,910 | 45.5 | 2.1 | 3.3 | – | – | – | – | – | 5 | 12,910 | 45.5 | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| 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 |
| Q1 2026 | 2 | 8,943 | 58.1 | 3.2 | 2.6 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 8,943 | 58.1 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
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.
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) | |
| 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 | 19 | 191,623 | 43.8 | 5.1 | 4.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 19 | 191,623 | 43.8 | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| Q3 2025 | 2 | 41,730 | 47.4 | 13.4 | 5.7 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 41,730 | 47.4 | 13.4 | 5.7 |
| Q4 2025 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2026 | 1 | 4,000 | 48.0 | 5.0 | 2.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 4,000 | 48.0 | 5.0 | 2.5 |
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.
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) | |
| 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 |
| Q1 2026 | 3 | 3,807 | 48.2 | 4.0 | 3.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 3,807 | 48.2 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
Legend: The dash (–) symbol indicates missing data.
Note: Major settlements are those involving bargaining units of 500 or more employees. For additional information, please see the Technical notes.
Source: Strategic Policy, Analysis, and Workplace Information Directorate, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
Wholesale and retail trade
| All 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) | |
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2026 | 1 | 6,500 | 60.0 | 10.5 | 4.4 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 6,500 | 60.0 | 10.5 | 4.4 |
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.
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) | |
| Q2 2023 | 10 | 19,783 | 28.7 | 5.6 | 4.1 | 9 | 19,143 | 28.5 | 5.6 | 4.1 | 1 | 640 | 36.0 | 6.4 | 3.6 |
| 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 | 1,818 | 47.9 | 8.4 | 4.3 | 3 | 1,818 | 47.9 | 8.4 | 4.3 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q4 2024 | 4 | 4,994 | 45.1 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 4 | 4,994 | 45.1 | 3.9 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | 18,071 | 51.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 5 | 15,479 | 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 |
| Q1 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 |
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) | |
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 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 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) | |
| 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 | 3 | 3,090 | 37.5 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 2 | 2,440 | 34.7 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1 | 650 | 48.0 | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Q2 2024 | 2 | 9,170 | 14.6 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 2 | 9,170 | 14.6 | 5.0 | 4.9 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 2026 | 1 | 6,000 | 60.0 | 6.8 | 4.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 6,000 | 60.0 | 6.8 | 4.1 |
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.
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) | |
| 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 | 22 | 143,844 | 46.2 | 2.9 | 2.6 | – | – | – | – | – | 22 | 143,844 | 46.2 | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| 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 |
| Q1 2026 | 4 | 105,226 | 48.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 105,226 | 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.
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) | |
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q1 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 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) | |
| 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 | 14 | 58,295 | 48.3 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 4 | 9,810 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 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 | 12 | 27,676 | 54.4 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 1 | 760 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 2.6 | 11 | 26,916 | 54.6 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Q3 2025 | 6 | 28,215 | 47.4 | 3.0 | 3.1 | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 28,215 | 47.4 | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Q4 2025 | 7 | 46,976 | 46.1 | 3.5 | 3.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 7 | 46,976 | 46.1 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Q1 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.
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) | |
| Q2 2023 | 50 | 302,588 | 42.7 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 16 | 192,076 | 45.9 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 34 | 110,512 | 37.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| 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 | 201,880 | 45.3 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 7 | 15,721 | 45.0 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 35 | 186,159 | 45.4 | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Q2 2024 | 68 | 660,996 | 52.8 | 5.4 | 3.6 | 9 | 34,620 | 25.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 59 | 626,376 | 54.3 | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Q3 2024 | 32 | 124,306 | 46.6 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 4 | 10,818 | 48.0 | 5.4 | 3.8 | 28 | 113,488 | 46.4 | 4.5 | 3.3 |
| Q4 2024 | 38 | 228,374 | 49.9 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 10 | 18,724 | 47.2 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 28 | 209,650 | 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 | 57 | 318,580 | 45.8 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 5 | 12,621 | 42.3 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 52 | 305,959 | 46.0 | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Q3 2025 | 23 | 159,382 | 38.9 | 5.8 | 3.7 | 7 | 18,815 | 52.1 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 16 | 140,567 | 37.1 | 6.1 | 3.7 |
| Q4 2025 | 40 | 206,985 | 46.2 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 4 | 3,880 | 48.4 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 36 | 203,105 | 46.2 | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Q1 2026 | 16 | 148,591 | 49.7 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 2 | 12,051 | 46.3 | 10.5 | 4.5 | 14 | 136,540 | 50.0 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
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.
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) | |
| Q2 2023 | 17 | 28,911 | 31.8 | 5.9 | 4.3 | 10 | 21,021 | 28.9 | 5.9 | 4.3 | 7 | 7,890 | 39.3 | 6.2 | 4.3 |
| 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 | 5 | 7,894 | 46.2 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 6 | 23,353 | 45.0 | 8.0 | 5.9 |
| 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 | 29 | 217,036 | 45.3 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4 | 11,861 | 41.9 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 25 | 205,175 | 45.5 | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Q3 2025 | 4 | 54,330 | 50.3 | 11.1 | 5.2 | 2 | 12,600 | 60.0 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 2 | 41,730 | 47.4 | 13.4 | 5.7 |
| 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 |
| Q1 2026 | 8 | 32,358 | 52.0 | 8.3 | 4.1 | 2 | 12,051 | 46.3 | 10.5 | 4.5 | 6 | 20,307 | 55.4 | 7.1 | 3.9 |
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) | |
| 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 | 169,199 | 46.0 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 4 | 12,221 | 43.5 | 4.5 | 2.6 | 25 | 156,978 | 46.2 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Q2 2024 | 57 | 642,104 | 53.5 | 5.4 | 3.5 | 3 | 20,268 | 25.5 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 54 | 621,836 | 54.4 | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Q3 2024 | 23 | 110,300 | 48.2 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 2 | 9,613 | 47.2 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 21 | 100,687 | 48.3 | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Q4 2024 | 27 | 197,127 | 50.7 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 5 | 10,830 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 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 | 28 | 101,544 | 46.9 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 1 | 760 | 48.0 | 4.8 | 2.6 | 27 | 100,784 | 46.9 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Q3 2025 | 19 | 105,052 | 33.0 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 5 | 6,215 | 36.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 14 | 98,837 | 32.8 | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| Q4 2025 | 35 | 202,225 | 46.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 35 | 202,225 | 46.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Q1 2026 | 8 | 116,233 | 49.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 8 | 116,233 | 49.0 | 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.