Major wage settlements by sector and quarter

Publication date: December 31, 2023

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)
Q4 2020 38 99,274 44.4 2.0 1.8 12 38,191 44.5 1.9 1.6 26 61,083 44.3 2.0 1.8
Q1 2021 35 92,565 47.4 1.4 1.5 11 13,604 42.1 1.1 1.2 24 78,961 48.3 1.4 1.6
Q2 2021 28 62,323 42.0 1.6 1.6 13 14,663 55.6 1.2 1.5 15 47,660 37.8 1.8 1.6
Q3 2021 42 364,112 44.1 1.9 2.0 13 157,736 48.1 2.0 2.1 29 206,376 41.0 1.7 2.0
Q4 2021 33 404,818 37.0 2.1 2.0 8 8,976 55.7 5.1 2.7 25 395,842 36.5 2.0 2.0
Q1 2022 18 108,233 40.0 1.9 1.7 4 7,273 34.8 2.2 2.5 14 100,960 40.4 1.9 1.7
Q2 2022 16 57,574 44.0 2.4 2.6 8 31,495 41.4 3.7 3.6 8 26,079 47.0 0.8 1.5
Q3 2022 27 128,297 44.4 1.8 1.9 8 37,920 55.8 3.1 2.7 19 90,377 39.6 1.3 1.5
Q4 2022 17 117,299 38.9 3.9 3.6 6 6,410 48.4 4.8 3.5 11 110,889 38.4 3.8 3.6
Q1 2023 16 31,917 45.2 2.5 3.0 4 9,514 55.0 0.9 2.4 12 22,403 41.1 3.2 3.2
Q2 2023 24 128,644 36.6 3.6 3.1 11 27,334 27.8 6.7 4.8 13 101,310 38.9 2.7 2.6
Q3 2023 29 126,995 33.1 6.5 4.6 7 19,301 44.5 7.5 4.5 22 107,694 31.0 6.3 4.7

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)
Q4 2020
Q1 2021
Q2 2021
Q3 2021 2 2,403 46.2 5.4 3.6 2 2,403 46.2 5.4 3.6
Q4 2021
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

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)
Q4 2020 2 6,956 42.4 1.5 2.0 2 6,956 42.4 1.5 2.0
Q1 2021 2 7,861 15.5 0.9 1.0 1 1,150 36.0 0.0 1.3 1 6,711 12.0 1.0 1.0
Q2 2021 1 630 36.0 2.0 2.0 1 630 36.0 2.0 2.0
Q3 2021 2 3,775 33.1 1.1 1.1 2 3,775 33.1 1.1 1.1
Q4 2021 1 690 36.0 1.5 1.4 1 690 36.0 1.5 1.4
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
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

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)
Q4 2020 2 7,110 48.0 0.0 0.2 2 7,110 48.0 0.0 0.2
Q1 2021 1 970 32.0 0.0 0.0 1 970 32.0 0.0 0.0
Q2 2021 2 1,100 53.4 1.4 2.7 2 1,100 53.4 1.4 2.7
Q3 2021 4 144,940 48.0 2.1 2.1 4 144,940 48.0 2.1 2.1
Q4 2021
Q1 2022
Q2 2022 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1
Q3 2023

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)
Q4 2020 4 17,700 35.9 2.5 1.8 4 17,700 35.9 2.5 1.8
Q1 2021 4 4,125 51.1 2.1 1.9 4 4,125 51.1 2.1 1.9
Q2 2021 2 1,373 29.3 1.2 1.3 2 1,373 29.3 1.2 1.3
Q3 2021
Q4 2021 4 5,201 59.7 7.5 3.1 4 5,201 59.7 7.5 3.1
Q1 2022 2 3,427 33.4 2.3 2.6 2 3,427 33.4 2.3 2.6
Q2 2022 1 1,800 60.0 6.5 3.1 1 1,800 60.0 6.5 3.1
Q3 2022 1 630 60.0 16.1 5.7 1 630 60.0 16.1 5.7
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 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5
Q3 2023 3 8,690 37.5 9.1 4.9 3 8,690 37.5 9.1 4.9

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 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)
Q4 2020 2 1,200 51.0 1.0 1.3 1 700 36.0 1.0 1.3 1 500 72.0 1.0 1.2
Q1 2021
Q2 2021 3 5,380 71.1 0.4 0.7 3 5,380 71.1 0.4 0.7
Q3 2021
Q4 2021 3 3,200 54.1 3.3 2.5 2 2,400 48.1 2.5 2.3 1 800 72.0 5.7 3.2
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

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)
Q4 2020 4 14,971 60.7 1.7 2.0 2 10,513 60.0 2.3 2.4 2 4,458 62.4 0.2 1.0
Q1 2021 5 5,761 44.4 1.1 1.5 2 3,656 56.2 1.8 1.7 3 2,105 24.0 0.0 1.0
Q2 2021 3 5,300 34.4 2.5 2.3 2 2,200 15.3 1.7 1.9 1 3,100 48.0 3.1 2.5
Q3 2021 3 44,073 25.4 2.0 2.0 2 2,073 54.0 1.5 1.7 1 42,000 24.0 2.0 2.0
Q4 2021 1 650 60.0 0.0 1.1 1 650 60.0 0.0 1.1
Q1 2022 2 16,000 28.5 2.4 2.4 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 7 18,405 50.7 4.1 3.3 4 16,300 52.6 3.9 3.2 3 2,105 36.0 5.5 3.8
Q4 2022 3 3,250 54.3 4.0 3.2 3 3,250 54.3 4.0 3.2
Q1 2023 2 3,842 32.3 1.1 1.7 1 1,250 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 2,592 36.4 0.0 1.0
Q2 2023 7 17,276 26.1 6.9 4.2 5 15,564 24.1 7.2 4.3 2 1,712 43.9 3.8 3.2
Q3 2023 4 10,878 50.1 5.7 4.2 3 9,928 49.1 5.8 4.2 1 950 60.0 4.0 3.4

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

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

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

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)
Q4 2020
Q1 2021
Q2 2021 2 3,390 75.6 1.9 2.0 2 3,390 75.6 1.9 2.0
Q3 2021 3 4,838 44.7 1.6 1.9 2 4,020 46.5 1.5 1.8 1 818 36.0 2.0 2.0
Q4 2021
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 4 8,540 49.3 2.4 2.2 2 4,990 51.8 3.0 2.6 2 3,550 45.8 1.5 1.7
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
Q3 2023 1 683 66.0 11.8 3.6 1 683 66.0 11.8 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.

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)
Q4 2020 1 750 36.0 1.0 1.0 1 750 36.0 1.0 1.0
Q1 2021 1 557 36.0 0.0 0.4 1 557 36.0 0.0 0.4
Q2 2021
Q3 2021 2 3,200 38.6 0.4 1.6 2 3,200 38.6 0.4 1.6
Q4 2021 1 725 48.0 1.0 1.8 1 725 48.0 1.0 1.8
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 3 18,060 55.9 1.8 2.0 1 16,000 60.0 1.8 2.2 2 2,060 24.0 1.1 1.0
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023 2 2,234 55.8 5.7 3.4 2 2,234 55.8 5.7 3.4
Q3 2023

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)
Q4 2020 9 21,282 48.8 1.9 1.7 9 21,282 48.8 1.9 1.7
Q1 2021 8 34,283 57.2 0.4 1.2 8 34,283 57.2 0.4 1.2
Q2 2021 8 15,020 41.7 1.3 1.0 8 15,020 41.7 1.3 1.0
Q3 2021 17 109,501 36.0 1.9 2.0 17 109,501 36.0 1.9 2.0
Q4 2021 19 383,750 36.1 2.0 2.0 19 383,750 36.1 2.0 2.0
Q1 2022 7 48,740 47.3 0.7 1.4 7 48,740 47.3 0.7 1.4
Q2 2022 5 23,974 46.0 0.5 1.3 5 23,974 46.0 0.5 1.3
Q3 2022 8 51,454 41.9 0.6 1.1 8 51,454 41.9 0.6 1.1
Q4 2022 5 64,521 36.2 4.1 3.8 5 64,521 36.2 4.1 3.8
Q1 2023 7 14,853 39.3 3.9 3.8 7 14,853 39.3 3.9 3.8
Q2 2023 7 68,488 36.8 1.8 2.3 7 68,488 36.8 1.8 2.3
Q3 2023 8 74,976 25.9 7.8 5.2 8 74,976 25.9 7.8 5.2

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 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)
Q4 2020 2 1,418 29.3 1.0 1.1 2 1,418 29.3 1.0 1.1
Q1 2021 2 3,146 20.3 0.0 0.3 2 3,146 20.3 0.0 0.3
Q2 2021 1 590 36.0 1.0 1.7 1 590 36.0 1.0 1.7
Q3 2021 1 1,100 84.0 0.0 1.9 1 1,100 84.0 0.0 1.9
Q4 2021
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

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)
Q4 2020 12 27,887 37.9 2.6 2.1 12 27,887 37.9 2.6 2.1
Q1 2021 12 35,862 48.0 2.5 2.1 12 35,862 48.0 2.5 2.1
Q2 2021 6 29,540 34.8 1.9 1.9 6 29,540 34.8 1.9 1.9
Q3 2021 8 50,282 66.9 1.1 2.2 8 50,282 66.9 1.1 2.2
Q4 2021 4 10,602 49.9 2.7 2.0 4 10,602 49.9 2.7 2.0
Q1 2022 3 28,630 36.0 1.1 1.1 3 28,630 36.0 1.1 1.1
Q2 2022
Q3 2022 3 30,573 36.4 2.2 2.0 3 30,573 36.4 2.2 2.0
Q4 2022 6 46,368 41.4 3.3 3.3 6 46,368 41.4 3.3 3.3
Q1 2023 3 4,010 51.9 2.4 2.6 3 4,010 51.9 2.4 2.6
Q2 2023 2 24,820 48.0 4.7 3.1 2 24,820 48.0 4.7 3.1
Q3 2023 11 25,262 45.0 2.5 2.9 11 25,262 45.0 2.5 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.

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)
Q4 2020 38 99,274 44.4 2.0 1.8 12 38,191 44.5 1.9 1.6 26 61,083 44.3 2.0 1.8
Q1 2021 35 92,565 47.4 1.4 1.5 11 13,604 42.1 1.1 1.2 24 78,961 48.3 1.4 1.6
Q2 2021 28 62,323 42.0 1.6 1.6 13 14,663 55.6 1.2 1.5 15 47,660 37.8 1.8 1.6
Q3 2021 42 364,112 44.1 1.9 2.0 13 157,736 48.1 2.0 2.1 29 206,376 41.0 1.7 2.0
Q4 2021 33 404,818 37.0 2.1 2.0 8 8,976 55.7 5.1 2.7 25 395,842 36.5 2.0 2.0
Q1 2022 18 108,233 40.0 1.9 1.7 4 7,273 34.8 2.2 2.5 14 100,960 40.4 1.9 1.7
Q2 2022 16 57,574 44.0 2.4 2.6 8 31,495 41.4 3.7 3.6 8 26,079 47.0 0.8 1.5
Q3 2022 27 128,297 44.4 1.8 1.9 8 37,920 55.8 3.1 2.7 19 90,377 39.6 1.3 1.5
Q4 2022 17 117,299 38.9 3.9 3.6 6 6,410 48.4 4.8 3.5 11 110,889 38.4 3.8 3.6
Q1 2023 16 31,917 45.2 2.5 3.0 4 9,514 55.0 0.9 2.4 12 22,403 41.1 3.2 3.2
Q2 2023 24 128,644 36.6 3.6 3.1 11 27,334 27.8 6.7 4.8 13 101,310 38.9 2.7 2.6
Q3 2023 29 126,995 33.1 6.5 4.6 7 19,301 44.5 7.5 4.5 22 107,694 31.0 6.3 4.7

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)
Q4 2020 8 33,173 44.2 2.6 2.2 3 11,263 58.4 2.3 2.3 5 21,910 36.9 2.8 2.1
Q1 2021 7 26,691 41.3 2.4 2.0 2 3,656 56.2 1.8 1.7 5 23,035 38.9 2.5 2.0
Q2 2021 5 8,690 50.5 2.3 2.2 4 5,590 51.9 1.8 1.9 1 3,100 48.0 3.1 2.5
Q3 2021 9 72,561 42.7 1.4 2.2 6 8,973 44.9 1.0 1.7 3 63,588 42.4 1.4 2.3
Q4 2021 3 9,999 48.8 2.5 1.9 2 1,375 53.7 0.5 1.5 1 8,624 48.0 2.8 2.0
Q1 2022
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 11 26,855 50.1 3.6 3.0 6 21,290 52.4 3.7 3.1 5 5,565 41.0 3.3 2.7
Q4 2022 5 8,350 49.6 3.6 2.9 4 3,850 51.5 3.7 3.0 1 4,500 48.0 3.5 2.8
Q1 2023 3 10,118 57.6 0.9 2.4 2 8,168 57.0 0.5 2.3 1 1,950 60.0 2.8 2.9
Q2 2023 10 42,776 38.8 5.7 3.6 6 16,244 24.1 7.3 4.4 4 26,532 47.7 4.7 3.1
Q3 2023 7 25,683 48.1 3.6 3.5 4 10,611 50.2 6.2 4.2 3 15,072 46.6 1.7 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.

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)
Q4 2020
Q1 2021 1 3,700 24.0 2.0 2.0 1 3,700 24.0 2.0 2.0
Q2 2021
Q3 2021
Q4 2021
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
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

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)
Q4 2020
Q1 2021
Q2 2021 1 1,000 36.0 3.3 1.9 1 1,000 36.0 3.3 1.9
Q3 2021
Q4 2021
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023

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)
Q4 2020 1 9,300 48.0 2.0 1.7 1 9,300 48.0 2.0 1.7
Q1 2021
Q2 2021 1 1,000 24.0 1.0 1.1 1 1,000 24.0 1.0 1.1
Q3 2021 3 19,000 36.0 1.5 1.8 3 19,000 36.0 1.5 1.8
Q4 2021
Q1 2022
Q2 2022 1 820 48.0 4.3 4.7 1 820 48.0 4.3 4.7
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
Q2 2023
Q3 2023

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)
Q4 2020
Q1 2021 1 2,800 72.0 0.6 1.5 1 2,800 72.0 0.6 1.5
Q2 2021 1 500 60.0 1.8 3.5 1 500 60.0 1.8 3.5
Q3 2021
Q4 2021 1 1,580 60.0 2.0 2.0 1 1,580 60.0 2.0 2.0
Q1 2022 1 6,500 60.0 1.9 2.3 1 6,500 60.0 1.9 2.3
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023

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)
Q4 2020 9 9,968 57.8 2.4 2.0 2 1,418 29.3 1.0 1.1 7 8,550 62.6 2.6 2.2
Q1 2021 5 11,184 70.0 1.5 1.8 2 1,321 31.8 0.0 0.7 3 9,863 75.1 1.8 1.9
Q2 2021 4 23,148 37.9 1.9 2.0 2 1,623 55.4 1.4 1.7 2 21,525 36.6 2.0 2.0
Q3 2021 22 252,131 45.2 2.0 2.0 6 147,733 48.3 2.1 2.1 16 104,398 41.0 2.0 2.0
Q4 2021 21 385,303 36.2 2.0 2.0 2 2,738 53.5 6.2 2.9 19 382,565 36.1 2.0 2.0
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 3 3,450 55.8 4.8 2.9 2 2,825 46.9 5.4 3.2 1 625 96.0 2.0 1.4
Q3 2022 3 43,630 45.1 2.1 2.1 2 16,630 60.0 2.4 2.3 1 27,000 36.0 2.0 2.0
Q4 2022 5 10,369 57.5 3.1 2.6 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2 3 7,809 61.9 2.0 2.0
Q1 2023 1 718 48.0 3.0 2.6 1 718 48.0 3.0 2.6
Q2 2023 1 1,554 69.8 4.2 2.0 1 1,554 69.8 4.2 2.0
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

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)
Q4 2020 11 29,593 37.9 2.1 1.7 4 17,700 35.9 2.5 1.8 7 11,893 40.8 1.5 1.7
Q1 2021 5 11,780 18.9 0.8 0.9 2 3,157 16.2 0.0 0.1 3 8,623 19.9 1.1 1.1
Q2 2021 5 11,625 36.0 1.1 1.1 2 1,230 36.0 1.6 1.6 3 10,395 36.0 1.0 1.0
Q3 2021 4 10,565 54.8 1.8 1.8 1 1,030 48.0 3.0 2.5 3 9,535 55.6 1.7 1.7
Q4 2021 4 4,083 52.5 2.1 2.0 2 2,400 48.1 2.5 2.3 2 1,683 58.7 1.4 1.6
Q1 2022 10 58,696 35.1 2.6 1.7 2 4,316 35.9 1.6 2.3 8 54,380 35.0 2.7 1.7
Q2 2022 4 24,755 36.0 4.0 3.9 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2 2 3,655 36.0 2.8 2.6
Q3 2022 4 22,373 37.3 1.2 1.1 4 22,373 37.3 1.2 1.1
Q4 2022 1 1,470 36.0 4.0 3.7 1 1,470 36.0 4.0 3.7
Q1 2023 4 4,241 41.9 2.5 2.5 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0 3 3,645 42.8 2.2 2.4
Q2 2023 7 72,765 35.4 2.1 2.5 1 1,264 36.0 3.0 2.7 6 71,501 35.3 2.1 2.5
Q3 2023 10 89,367 27.6 7.7 5.1 2 8,175 36.1 9.3 5.0 8 81,192 26.8 7.5 5.1

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

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

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

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)
Q4 2020 1 1,250 48.0 0.0 0.4 1 1,250 48.0 0.0 0.4
Q1 2021 3 3,240 53.6 1.4 1.3 1 1,500 60.0 2.0 2.1 2 1,740 48.0 0.9 0.7
Q2 2021 3 5,630 48.0 1.5 1.0 1 600 48.0 1.0 2.0 2 5,030 48.0 1.6 0.9
Q3 2021 1 2,875 36.0 1.5 1.2 1 2,875 36.0 1.5 1.2
Q4 2021
Q1 2022
Q2 2022 1 1,200 36.0 2.2 2.2 1 1,200 36.0 2.2 2.2
Q3 2022 1 1,500 24.0 0.0 0.0 1 1,500 24.0 0.0 0.0
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5
Q3 2023 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0

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.

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)
Q4 2020 2 2,900 42.2 0.5 1.6 2 2,900 42.2 0.5 1.6
Q1 2021 2 22,800 65.3 0.0 1.1 2 22,800 65.3 0.0 1.1
Q2 2021 2 1,300 60.4 0.6 1.2 1 630 48.1 1.3 1.4 1 670 72.0 0.0 1.0
Q3 2021
Q4 2021
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

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)
Q4 2020 2 7,110 48.0 0.0 0.2 2 7,110 48.0 0.0 0.2
Q1 2021 4 4,790 41.0 1.1 1.2 3 3,370 48.2 1.2 1.3 1 1,420 24.0 1.0 1.0
Q2 2021 3 5,960 53.6 0.5 0.7 2 4,490 67.3 0.1 0.5 1 1,470 12.0 1.5 1.5
Q3 2021 1 900 24.0 0.0 0.9 1 900 24.0 0.0 0.9
Q4 2021 3 3,153 59.9 7.3 2.9 2 2,463 66.6 8.9 3.3 1 690 36.0 1.5 1.4
Q1 2022 1 30,282 48.0 0.0 1.1 1 30,282 48.0 0.0 1.1
Q2 2022 3 21,919 50.1 0.0 0.9 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3 2 19,119 48.6 0.0 1.0
Q3 2022 7 30,439 45.5 0.4 1.1 7 30,439 45.5 0.4 1.1
Q4 2022 3 2,174 39.0 0.2 0.8 3 2,174 39.0 0.2 0.8
Q1 2023 2 3,540 36.3 0.8 1.5 2 3,540 36.3 0.8 1.5
Q2 2023 5 10,249 30.9 5.4 5.3 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1 3 3,277 45.5 1.5 1.3
Q3 2023 3 3,630 41.4 3.0 2.7 3 3,630 41.4 3.0 2.7

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)
Q4 2020 4 5,980 45.6 0.7 1.2 1 700 36.0 1.0 1.3 3 5,280 46.8 0.7 1.2
Q1 2021 7 5,580 23.5 2.7 2.4 1 600 36.0 3.0 2.5 6 4,980 22.0 2.7 2.3
Q2 2021 3 3,470 36.0 2.0 2.0 3 3,470 36.0 2.0 2.0
Q3 2021 1 818 36.0 2.0 2.0 1 818 36.0 2.0 2.0
Q4 2021 1 700 24.0 2.0 2.0 1 700 24.0 2.0 2.0
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 2 94,332 36.0 4.1 3.8 2 94,332 36.0 4.1 3.8
Q1 2023 4 11,220 36.0 4.7 4.2 4 11,220 36.0 4.7 4.2
Q2 2023
Q3 2023 4 3,200 36.4 5.0 3.8 4 3,200 36.4 5.0 3.8

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.

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)
Q4 2020
Q1 2021
Q2 2021
Q3 2021 1 5,262 24.0 1.5 1.5 1 5,262 24.0 1.5 1.5
Q4 2021
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023

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)
Q4 2020
Q1 2021
Q2 2021
Q3 2021
Q4 2021
Q1 2022 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023

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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