Major wage settlements by sector and quarter

Publication date: February 28, 2025

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)
Q1 2022 21 111,734 39.8 2.4 2.3 5 8,024 33.8 2.6 2.7 16 103,710 40.3 2.4 2.2
Q2 2022 23 87,089 41.8 2.2 2.5 8 30,295 40.9 3.5 3.5 15 56,794 42.3 1.5 1.9
Q3 2022 36 149,006 47.4 1.8 1.9 12 43,809 53.9 3.2 2.9 24 105,197 44.7 1.3 1.5
Q4 2022 34 263,667 38.6 4.0 3.7 7 13,824 48.2 4.4 3.7 27 249,843 38.1 4.0 3.7
Q1 2023 23 40,324 45.3 2.6 3.0 7 11,386 52.5 1.6 2.7 16 28,938 42.5 3.0 3.1
Q2 2023 40 185,595 39.2 3.2 3.1 17 33,611 31.0 6.8 4.8 23 151,984 41.0 2.5 2.7
Q3 2023 38 143,484 34.3 5.9 4.5 11 22,144 44.7 6.1 4.6 27 121,340 32.4 5.9 4.5
Q4 2023 27 163,638 48.7 3.9 3.1 9 33,696 55.8 7.6 3.8 18 129,942 46.8 3.0 2.9
Q1 2024 32 176,977 45.7 3.0 2.6 8 21,291 42.5 2.6 2.4 24 155,686 46.2 3.1 2.6
Q2 2024 52 623,799 54.7 5.4 3.5 8 16,520 28.3 5.0 4.2 44 607,279 55.4 5.4 3.5
Q3 2024 25 91,368 43.2 3.7 3.1 6 9,945 34.8 5.3 3.1 19 81,423 44.2 3.6 3.1
Q4 2024 23 160,395 50.9 4.8 3.5 5 11,690 46.8 3.7 3.1 18 148,705 51.2 4.9 3.6

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)
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
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

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)
Q1 2022
Q2 2022 1 850 48.0 0.0 2.0 1 850 48.0 0.0 2.0
Q3 2022 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9
Q4 2022
Q1 2023 1 948 36.0 3.0 2.8 1 948 36.0 3.0 2.8
Q2 2023 3 7,554 27.1 4.3 3.7 1 1,264 36.0 3.0 2.7 2 6,290 25.3 4.5 3.9
Q3 2023 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8 1 5,106 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

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)
Q1 2022
Q2 2022 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2
Q3 2022 1 2,000 36.0 5.3 4.3 1 2,000 36.0 5.3 4.3
Q4 2022
Q1 2023 1 650 36.0 5.3 5.1 1 650 36.0 5.3 5.1
Q2 2023 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1
Q3 2023 1 850 60.0 4.0 3.8 1 850 60.0 4.0 3.8
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

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)
Q1 2022 2 3,427 33.4 2.3 2.6 2 3,427 33.4 2.3 2.6
Q2 2022
Q3 2022 2 1,230 60.0 10.1 4.6 2 1,230 60.0 10.1 4.6
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 3 2,800 40.6 8.9 5.0 3 2,800 40.6 8.9 5.0
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 3 2,540 51.8 8.2 4.3 3 2,540 51.8 8.2 4.3
Q3 2024
Q4 2024

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)
Q1 2022 1 6,990 36.0 11.9 4.5 1 6,990 36.0 11.9 4.5
Q2 2022 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
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

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)
Q1 2022 3 16,751 28.3 2.6 2.5 1 751 24.0 6.8 4.9 2 16,000 28.5 2.4 2.4
Q2 2022 2 1,445 68.8 3.3 3.2 2 1,445 68.8 3.3 3.2
Q3 2022 8 19,994 49.5 3.9 3.3 5 17,889 51.1 3.7 3.2 3 2,105 36.0 5.5 3.8
Q4 2022 3 3,294 54.1 3.9 3.2 3 3,294 54.1 3.9 3.2
Q1 2023 3 4,429 34.4 1.5 1.8 2 1,837 31.7 3.6 3.0 1 2,592 36.4 0.0 1.0
Q2 2023 10 19,783 28.7 6.6 4.1 7 17,431 27.0 6.9 4.2 3 2,352 41.7 4.5 3.3
Q3 2023 6 15,058 46.7 4.4 4.3 4 11,308 48.3 4.8 5.0 2 3,750 42.0 3.3 2.1
Q4 2023 3 2,978 50.8 2.3 3.3 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 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 48.0 8.4 4.2 2 1,205 54.5 10.7 4.7 1 652 36.0 4.0 3.3
Q4 2024 4 4,994 45.1 3.9 3.1 4 4,994 45.1 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.

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)
Q1 2022 1 600 60.0 1.8 1.8 1 600 60.0 1.8 1.8
Q2 2022 1 3,700 48.1 3.2 3.2 1 3,700 48.1 3.2 3.2
Q3 2022 6 10,870 47.6 2.4 2.2 3 6,690 50.8 3.1 2.6 3 4,180 42.5 1.3 1.5
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 1,800 47.2 2.9 2.2 1 4,600 36.0 3.5 1.7
Q2 2024 2 1,705 48.1 3.0 2.5 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1 1 685 48.3 0.0 1.5
Q3 2024 1 620 36.0 3.0 3.2 1 620 36.0 3.0 3.2
Q4 2024

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)
Q1 2022 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8
Q2 2022 4 2,755 40.9 2.5 2.9 3 2,095 42.4 2.2 2.7 1 660 36.0 3.5 3.5
Q3 2022 4 18,860 57.6 1.7 2.0 1 16,000 60.0 1.8 2.2 3 2,860 44.1 0.8 1.1
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 3 2,984 47.8 7.5 4.4
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0
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 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 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.

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)
Q1 2022 9 51,490 46.7 0.8 1.4 9 51,490 46.7 0.8 1.4
Q2 2022 9 41,014 42.4 1.6 1.9 1 600 72.0 0.0 1.2 8 40,414 41.9 1.6 1.9
Q3 2022 10 62,504 49.1 0.7 1.2 10 62,504 49.1 0.7 1.2
Q4 2022 14 184,635 37.7 4.3 4.0 1 7,370 48.0 4.1 3.9 13 177,265 37.3 4.3 4.0
Q1 2023 9 17,238 38.8 3.9 3.9 9 17,238 38.8 3.9 3.9
Q2 2023 14 76,217 36.7 1.8 2.3 14 76,217 36.7 1.8 2.3
Q3 2023 10 78,089 26.3 7.6 5.2 1 613 36.0 0.0 1.1 9 77,476 26.3 7.7 5.2
Q4 2023 10 105,849 50.7 2.8 2.6 2 8,036 80.4 1.0 1.2 8 97,813 48.3 3.0 2.8
Q1 2024 18 132,641 46.2 2.8 2.5 2 11,871 43.5 0.6 1.3 16 120,770 46.5 3.0 2.6
Q2 2024 35 576,873 56.1 5.5 3.5 35 576,873 56.1 5.5 3.5
Q3 2024 9 34,206 41.6 2.8 3.0 9 34,206 41.6 2.8 3.0
Q4 2024 9 130,516 53.8 4.9 3.5 1 6,696 48.0 3.5 3.1 8 123,820 54.1 4.9 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.

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)
Q1 2022 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
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

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)
Q1 2022 3 28,630 36.0 2.9 3.1 3 28,630 36.0 2.9 3.1
Q2 2022 3 13,425 40.4 1.0 1.8 3 13,425 40.4 1.0 1.8
Q3 2022 4 32,913 37.2 2.1 1.9 4 32,913 37.2 2.1 1.9
Q4 2022 14 72,578 40.1 3.1 3.0 14 72,578 40.1 3.1 3.0
Q1 2023 5 8,160 53.1 2.0 2.2 5 8,160 53.1 2.0 2.2
Q2 2023 4 67,125 47.3 2.9 3.1 4 67,125 47.3 2.9 3.1
Q3 2023 14 33,608 45.8 2.4 3.0 14 33,608 45.8 2.4 3.0
Q4 2023 7 26,612 44.0 3.0 3.2 7 26,612 44.0 3.0 3.2
Q1 2024 6 29,796 46.6 3.1 2.9 6 29,796 46.6 3.1 2.9
Q2 2024 6 16,531 47.3 2.9 2.7 6 16,531 47.3 2.9 2.7
Q3 2024 7 35,716 49.3 4.4 3.4 7 35,716 49.3 4.4 3.4
Q4 2024 9 23,865 36.7 4.7 3.6 9 23,865 36.7 4.7 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.

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)
Q1 2022 21 111,734 39.8 2.4 2.3 5 8,024 33.8 2.6 2.7 16 103,710 40.3 2.4 2.2
Q2 2022 23 87,089 41.8 2.2 2.5 8 30,295 40.9 3.5 3.5 15 56,794 42.3 1.5 1.9
Q3 2022 36 149,006 47.4 1.8 1.9 12 43,809 53.9 3.2 2.9 24 105,197 44.7 1.3 1.5
Q4 2022 34 263,667 38.6 4.0 3.7 7 13,824 48.2 4.4 3.7 27 249,843 38.1 4.0 3.7
Q1 2023 23 40,324 45.3 2.6 3.0 7 11,386 52.5 1.6 2.7 16 28,938 42.5 3.0 3.1
Q2 2023 40 185,595 39.2 3.2 3.1 17 33,611 31.0 6.8 4.8 23 151,984 41.0 2.5 2.7
Q3 2023 38 143,484 34.3 5.9 4.5 11 22,144 44.7 6.1 4.6 27 121,340 32.4 5.9 4.5
Q4 2023 27 163,638 48.7 3.9 3.1 9 33,696 55.8 7.6 3.8 18 129,942 46.8 3.0 2.9
Q1 2024 32 176,977 45.7 3.0 2.6 8 21,291 42.5 2.6 2.4 24 155,686 46.2 3.1 2.6
Q2 2024 52 623,799 54.7 5.4 3.5 8 16,520 28.3 5.0 4.2 44 607,279 55.4 5.4 3.5
Q3 2024 25 91,368 43.2 3.7 3.1 6 9,945 34.8 5.3 3.1 19 81,423 44.2 3.6 3.1
Q4 2024 23 160,395 50.9 4.8 3.5 5 11,690 46.8 3.7 3.1 18 148,705 51.2 4.9 3.6

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)
Q1 2022 1 751 24.0 6.8 4.9 1 751 24.0 6.8 4.9
Q2 2022 4 5,430 49.0 2.8 3.0 3 4,770 50.8 2.7 2.9 1 660 36.0 3.5 3.5
Q3 2022 13 30,144 49.2 3.5 3.0 8 24,579 51.0 3.6 3.1 5 5,565 41.0 3.3 2.7
Q4 2022 5 8,394 49.5 3.6 2.9 4 3,894 51.3 3.6 3.0 1 4,500 48.0 3.5 2.8
Q1 2023 5 11,340 55.9 1.3 2.6 4 9,390 55.0 1.0 2.5 1 1,950 60.0 2.8 2.9
Q2 2023 14 82,784 43.9 3.8 3.4 9 18,021 29.8 7.4 4.5 5 64,763 47.9 2.8 3.0
Q3 2023 11 35,036 47.7 2.9 3.6 7 14,041 48.8 4.8 4.6 4 20,995 47.0 1.7 3.0
Q4 2023 2 13,941 48.6 3.1 3.4 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 1 13,260 48.0 3.0 3.4
Q1 2024 6 14,181 44.7 4.6 2.7 3 3,500 50.4 4.9 3.3 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6
Q2 2024 4 12,960 22.2 4.3 4.3 4 12,960 22.2 4.3 4.3
Q3 2024 4 10,857 48.0 5.4 3.8 2 1,205 54.5 10.7 4.7 2 9,652 47.2 4.7 3.7
Q4 2024 7 11,704 46.8 4.7 3.2 3 3,194 43.5 4.4 3.2 4 8,510 48.0 4.8 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.

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)
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022 2 2,200 48.0 4.1 1.8 2 2,200 48.0 4.1 1.8
Q1 2023 1 1,330 60.0 0.0 2.4 1 1,330 60.0 0.0 2.4
Q2 2023
Q3 2023 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0
Q4 2023 1 6,500 48.0 2.0 2.5 1 6,500 48.0 2.0 2.5
Q1 2024 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0
Q2 2024 1 500 36.0 5.1 3.6 1 500 36.0 5.1 3.6
Q3 2024
Q4 2024

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)
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024

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)
Q1 2022
Q2 2022 2 8,320 37.2 1.8 2.4 2 8,320 37.2 1.8 2.4
Q3 2022 1 3,500 36.0 1.5 2.2 1 3,500 36.0 1.5 2.2
Q4 2022 1 604 36.0 1.5 2.5 1 604 36.0 1.5 2.5
Q1 2023 1 1,000 36.0 1.5 2.2 1 1,000 36.0 1.5 2.2
Q2 2023 1 1,180 44.0 1.5 1.8 1 1,180 44.0 1.5 1.8
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024 1 542 60.0 3.0 2.3 1 542 60.0 3.0 2.3
Q3 2024
Q4 2024 1 10,000 24.0 3.0 2.5 1 10,000 24.0 3.0 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.

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)
Q1 2022 1 6,500 60.0 1.9 2.3 1 6,500 60.0 1.9 2.3
Q2 2022 1 850 48.0 0.0 2.0 1 850 48.0 0.0 2.0
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024

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)
Q1 2022 3 4,835 54.7 4.6 3.6 1 717 24.0 8.1 5.6 2 4,118 60.0 4.0 3.2
Q2 2022 2 1,650 51.3 2.9 2.7 1 1,025 24.0 3.5 3.5 1 625 96.0 2.0 1.4
Q3 2022 5 45,230 46.4 2.1 2.2 2 16,630 60.0 2.4 2.3 3 28,600 38.5 1.9 2.1
Q4 2022 6 12,469 59.9 2.9 2.5 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2 4 9,909 64.1 2.0 2.1
Q1 2023 1 718 48.0 3.0 2.6 1 718 48.0 3.0 2.6
Q2 2023 2 3,571 43.9 3.3 2.3 1 1,554 69.8 4.2 2.0 1 2,017 24.0 2.6 2.5
Q3 2023 3 2,965 47.9 4.7 4.3 1 515 60.0 6.5 3.9 2 2,450 45.3 4.3 4.4
Q4 2023 2 2,225 66.6 10.0 3.4 2 2,225 66.6 10.0 3.4
Q1 2024 1 2,017 36.0 4.8 3.7 1 2,017 36.0 4.8 3.7
Q2 2024 27 488,367 60.0 6.0 3.6 1 1,300 60.0 8.0 4.6 26 487,067 60.0 6.0 3.6
Q3 2024 2 7,700 68.9 5.5 3.8 2 7,700 68.9 5.5 3.8
Q4 2024 1 81,673 60.0 6.0 3.6 1 81,673 60.0 6.0 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.

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)
Q1 2022 12 61,446 35.1 3.4 2.6 2 4,316 35.9 1.6 2.3 10 57,130 35.0 3.6 2.7
Q2 2022 8 43,575 37.3 3.5 3.3 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2 6 22,475 38.5 2.8 2.6
Q3 2022 5 22,973 37.9 1.2 1.1 1 600 60.0 3.8 3.5 4 22,373 37.3 1.2 1.1
Q4 2022 11 133,244 37.4 4.3 3.9 1 7,370 48.0 4.1 3.9 10 125,874 36.8 4.3 3.9
Q1 2023 6 8,041 48.5 2.4 2.4 2 1,246 36.0 4.7 4.1 4 6,795 50.8 2.0 2.1
Q2 2023 10 74,425 35.5 2.2 2.5 2 1,764 42.8 4.1 3.1 8 72,661 35.4 2.1 2.5
Q3 2023 11 88,690 27.6 7.6 5.1 2 6,975 36.1 9.2 5.0 9 81,715 26.9 7.5 5.1
Q4 2023 12 119,178 46.2 4.4 3.3 5 21,979 46.0 10.0 4.8 7 97,199 46.3 3.1 3.0
Q1 2024 9 97,163 45.4 3.9 3.0 2 3,522 28.5 4.8 3.6 7 93,641 46.0 3.8 3.0
Q2 2024 11 92,820 33.9 3.5 3.2 1 740 48.0 10.8 4.1 10 92,080 33.8 3.5 3.2
Q3 2024 12 39,802 37.0 3.6 3.1 2 5,750 30.1 3.2 2.9 10 34,052 38.1 3.6 3.1
Q4 2024 5 17,087 35.9 3.9 3.5 5 17,087 35.9 3.9 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.

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)
Q1 2022
Q2 2022 1 1,200 36.0 2.2 2.2 1 1,200 36.0 2.2 2.2
Q3 2022 3 14,090 71.6 1.1 1.2 3 14,090 71.6 1.1 1.2
Q4 2022 1 4,600 48.0 1.7 2.6 1 4,600 48.0 1.7 2.6
Q1 2023
Q2 2023 2 2,300 36.3 9.3 5.1 2 2,300 36.3 9.3 5.1
Q3 2023 2 3,300 42.9 2.4 3.7 2 3,300 42.9 2.4 3.7
Q4 2023 3 11,096 74.7 3.0 1.9 2 9,696 78.6 3.4 1.8 1 1,400 48.1 0.0 3.0
Q1 2024 2 22,500 47.8 2.5 2.8 2 22,500 47.8 2.5 2.8
Q2 2024 2 16,000 48.0 2.5 2.8 2 16,000 48.0 2.5 2.8
Q3 2024 2 19,400 48.0 2.5 3.0 2 19,400 48.0 2.5 3.0
Q4 2024 2 25,696 48.0 2.8 4.1 1 6,696 48.0 3.5 3.1 1 19,000 48.0 2.5 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.

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)
Q1 2022
Q2 2022 1 600 72.0 0.0 1.2 1 600 72.0 0.0 1.2
Q3 2022
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 1 520 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 1 9,410 36.0 3.0 2.6 1 9,410 36.0 3.0 2.6
Q4 2024

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)
Q1 2022 1 30,282 48.0 0.0 1.1 1 30,282 48.0 0.0 1.1
Q2 2022 4 25,464 48.2 0.0 0.9 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3 3 22,664 46.7 0.0 1.0
Q3 2022 8 31,069 45.0 0.4 1.1 8 31,069 45.0 0.4 1.1
Q4 2022 4 6,374 36.9 2.1 1.4 4 6,374 36.9 2.1 1.4
Q1 2023 2 3,540 36.3 0.8 1.5 2 3,540 36.3 0.8 1.5
Q2 2023 7 11,861 33.2 4.6 4.7 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1 5 4,889 46.3 1.0 1.2
Q3 2023 5 7,043 38.7 2.8 2.2 1 613 36.0 0.0 1.1 4 6,430 39.0 3.0 2.3
Q4 2023 6 9,998 46.1 0.3 1.2 1 1,340 48.0 0.0 0.8 5 8,658 45.8 0.4 1.3
Q1 2024 11 39,342 46.6 0.6 1.2 3 14,269 44.0 1.5 1.8 8 25,073 48.0 0.0 0.9
Q2 2024 4 9,900 42.9 1.3 2.2 4 9,900 42.9 1.3 2.2
Q3 2024 3 1,959 36.0 2.9 2.7 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 2 1,209 36.0 1.5 2.1
Q4 2024 5 6,435 50.9 2.3 2.8 5 6,435 50.9 2.3 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.

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)
Q1 2022 2 5,680 14.9 3.2 3.0 2 5,680 14.9 3.2 3.0
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022 4 95,782 36.0 4.1 3.8 4 95,782 36.0 4.1 3.8
Q1 2023 6 13,605 36.0 4.5 4.2 6 13,605 36.0 4.5 4.2
Q2 2023 2 2,400 36.0 3.1 4.2 2 2,400 36.0 3.1 4.2
Q3 2023 5 5,700 36.2 4.7 4.2 5 5,700 36.2 4.7 4.2
Q4 2023 1 700 36.0 5.0 4.3 1 700 36.0 5.0 4.3
Q1 2024 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024

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)
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023 1 4,074 36.0 4.5 3.5 1 4,074 36.0 4.5 3.5
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q4 2024 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 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.

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)
Q1 2022 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8
Q2 2022
Q3 2022 1 2,000 36.0 5.3 4.3 1 2,000 36.0 5.3 4.3
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 3.1
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1
Q3 2024 1 2,240 36.0 7.7 2.5 1 2,240 36.0 7.7 2.5
Q4 2024 1 1,800 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 1,800 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.

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