Major wage settlements by sector and quarter

Publication date: November 30, 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)
Q4 2022 44 246,342 39.3 3.9 3.6 9 15,408 46.9 4.6 3.7 35 230,934 38.8 3.9 3.6
Q1 2023 30 61,655 42.6 4.3 3.4 10 26,380 37.8 6.0 4.0 20 35,275 46.2 3.0 3.0
Q2 2023 50 302,588 42.7 2.4 2.9 17 28,911 31.8 5.9 4.3 33 273,677 43.9 2.0 2.8
Q3 2023 48 172,495 37.6 5.4 4.2 14 24,965 43.1 6.8 4.6 34 147,530 36.7 5.1 4.2
Q4 2023 33 185,640 48.2 4.0 3.1 10 35,496 54.2 7.4 3.7 23 150,144 46.8 3.2 2.9
Q1 2024 41 203,560 45.4 3.2 2.7 12 31,901 41.8 4.1 2.6 29 171,659 46.1 3.1 2.7
Q2 2024 64 654,942 53.2 5.4 3.5 11 18,892 30.5 5.3 4.2 53 636,050 53.9 5.4 3.5
Q3 2024 29 122,579 46.4 4.5 3.4 8 13,456 33.0 7.8 4.5 21 109,123 48.1 4.1 3.2
Q4 2024 33 210,743 51.1 4.9 3.6 9 21,097 53.3 3.0 3.5 24 189,646 50.8 5.1 3.6
Q1 2025 33 62,760 48.3 4.6 3.5 9 10,877 51.6 3.8 3.3 24 51,883 47.6 4.7 3.6
Q2 2025 37 223,207 46.7 5.7 4.3 16 141,667 47.3 7.0 4.9 21 81,540 45.8 3.5 3.2
Q3 2025 18 152,400 38.8 4.4 2.7 3 52,330 50.9 6.9 2.3 15 100,070 32.5 3.1 2.9

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.

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 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 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

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 2022 1 780 35.9 1.0 2.3 1 780 35.9 1.0 2.3
Q1 2023 3 2,972 40.1 2.2 2.6 1 994 36.0 2.8 2.7 2 1,978 42.2 2.0 2.5
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 5,408 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 6,751 33.9 3.8 3.4 1 1,151 24.0 4.0 3.7 1 5,600 36.0 3.7 3.3
Q1 2025 1 980 36.0 2.8 3.5 1 980 36.0 2.8 3.5
Q2 2025 2 3,300 52.7 2.9 3.3 2 3,300 52.7 2.9 3.3
Q3 2025 1 1,400 60.0 4.0 2.9 1 1,400 60.0 4.0 2.9

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

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

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

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 2022 1 790 30.1 12.5 6.7 1 790 30.1 12.5 6.7
Q1 2023 3 14,650 26.5 9.7 5.2 3 14,650 26.5 9.7 5.2
Q2 2023 3 3,272 24.0 9.5 6.4 3 3,272 24.0 9.5 6.4
Q3 2023 2 1,849 56.8 12.8 4.0 2 1,849 56.8 12.8 4.0
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 11.7 3.8 1 500 36.0 11.7 3.8
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025 8 123,854 48.0 7.2 5.0 8 123,854 48.0 7.2 5.0
Q3 2025 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9

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.

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 2022 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2
Q1 2023 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0
Q2 2023 2 1,800 42.9 4.1 3.7 2 1,800 42.9 4.1 3.7
Q3 2023 3 7,490 37.7 9.0 4.9 3 7,490 37.7 9.0 4.9
Q4 2023 3 13,000 36.4 9.8 5.2 3 13,000 36.4 9.8 5.2
Q1 2024 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6
Q2 2024 4 3,520 50.7 10.0 4.8 4 3,520 50.7 10.0 4.8
Q3 2024 2 3,561 29.8 13.8 8.5 2 3,561 29.8 13.8 8.5
Q4 2024 1 1,400 60.0 8.0 4.5 1 1,400 60.0 8.0 4.5
Q1 2025 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2
Q2 2025
Q3 2025

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

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

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

Wholesale and retail trade
All 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 2022 1 787 48.0 1.0 0.6 1 787 48.0 1.0 0.6
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
Q4 2023 3 11,979 60.0 9.8 4.0 3 11,979 60.0 9.8 4.0
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q3 2024 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6
Q4 2024
Q1 2025 1 4,947 72.0 6.0 3.3 1 4,947 72.0 6.0 3.3
Q2 2025 1 878 60.0 6.7 3.9 1 878 60.0 6.7 3.9
Q3 2025

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

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

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

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 2022 4 4,088 51.5 3.2 2.8 4 4,088 51.5 3.2 2.8
Q1 2023 3 4,553 34.5 1.4 1.8 2 1,837 31.7 3.6 3.0 1 2,716 36.4 0.0 1.0
Q2 2023 10 19,783 28.7 5.6 4.1 7 17,431 27.0 5.7 4.2 3 2,352 41.7 4.5 3.3
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 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 3 3,497 64.5 1.9 3.0
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 2 1,307 47.5 9.8 4.3 1 655 59.0 15.5 5.2 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
Q1 2025 7 10,167 39.2 4.3 3.6 5 5,557 41.9 5.0 3.7 2 4,610 36.0 3.5 3.5
Q2 2025 5 12,651 41.6 3.5 3.3 4 11,861 41.9 3.4 3.2 1 790 36.0 4.8 4.3
Q3 2025 6 18,017 51.1 3.1 3.1 1 10,100 60.0 3.2 3.2 5 7,917 39.7 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.

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 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 3 2,205 45.4 2.8 2.4 2 1,520 44.1 4.0 2.9 1 685 48.3 0.0 1.5
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025 2 3,300 54.0 3.7 3.3 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4 1 800 35.4 2.7 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.

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 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 2 1,550 27.1 2.1 1.5 2 1,550 27.1 2.1 1.5
Q2 2024 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0
Q3 2024 3 7,990 31.8 4.5 2.8 3 7,990 31.8 4.5 2.8
Q4 2024 2 7,315 68.6 0.7 3.5 1 6,295 72.0 0.0 3.6 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1
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 2 1,466 36.0 4.3 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 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 2022 21 197,159 38.2 4.1 3.8 1 7,370 48.0 4.1 3.9 20 189,789 37.8 4.1 3.8
Q1 2023 12 22,421 45.3 3.9 3.6 12 22,421 45.3 3.9 3.6
Q2 2023 20 81,194 37.4 1.7 2.2 20 81,194 37.4 1.7 2.2
Q3 2023 17 101,911 33.6 6.3 4.6 2 1,135 34.2 7.7 3.3 15 100,776 33.6 6.3 4.7
Q4 2023 13 110,141 50.6 2.8 2.6 3 9,836 70.1 1.4 1.6 10 100,305 48.7 3.0 2.7
Q1 2024 22 147,064 46.3 2.8 2.5 2 11,871 43.5 0.6 1.3 20 135,193 46.5 3.0 2.6
Q2 2024 40 584,403 55.5 5.6 3.5 40 584,403 55.5 5.6 3.5
Q3 2024 10 35,326 41.8 2.8 3.0 10 35,326 41.8 2.8 3.0
Q4 2024 12 138,657 52.2 5.0 3.7 1 6,696 48.0 3.5 3.1 11 131,961 52.4 5.1 3.7
Q1 2025 15 20,699 47.3 3.9 3.4 1 1,404 72.0 0.0 1.8 14 19,295 45.5 4.2 3.5
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

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 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024 1 3,300 48.0 4.5 3.7 1 3,300 48.0 4.5 3.7
Q2 2024
Q3 2024 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7
Q4 2024 1 561 24.0 10.0 6.9 1 561 24.0 10.0 6.9
Q1 2025
Q2 2025 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2
Q3 2025

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 2022 13 39,578 43.5 2.7 2.4 13 39,578 43.5 2.7 2.4
Q1 2023 5 8,160 53.1 2.0 2.2 5 8,160 53.1 2.0 2.2
Q2 2023 8 183,841 47.4 2.0 3.0 8 183,841 47.4 2.0 3.0
Q3 2023 15 36,196 45.9 2.3 3.0 15 36,196 45.9 2.3 3.0
Q4 2023 9 43,122 42.7 3.6 3.3 9 43,122 42.7 3.6 3.3
Q1 2024 6 29,796 46.6 3.1 2.9 6 29,796 46.6 3.1 2.9
Q2 2024 9 37,137 35.0 3.6 3.5 9 37,137 35.0 3.6 3.5
Q3 2024 9 62,916 53.7 5.1 3.4 9 62,916 53.7 5.1 3.4
Q4 2024 11 51,065 48.5 5.3 3.5 11 51,065 48.5 5.3 3.5
Q1 2025 7 23,031 46.4 5.2 3.7 7 23,031 46.4 5.2 3.7
Q2 2025 8 17,282 51.5 3.9 3.2 8 17,282 51.5 3.9 3.2
Q3 2025 4 24,887 47.5 3.1 3.1 4 24,887 47.5 3.1 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.

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 2022 44 246,342 39.3 3.9 3.6 9 15,408 46.9 4.6 3.7 35 230,934 38.8 3.9 3.6
Q1 2023 30 61,655 42.6 4.3 3.4 10 26,380 37.8 6.0 4.0 20 35,275 46.2 3.0 3.0
Q2 2023 50 302,588 42.7 2.4 2.9 17 28,911 31.8 5.9 4.3 33 273,677 43.9 2.0 2.8
Q3 2023 48 172,495 37.6 5.4 4.2 14 24,965 43.1 6.8 4.6 34 147,530 36.7 5.1 4.2
Q4 2023 33 185,640 48.2 4.0 3.1 10 35,496 54.2 7.4 3.7 23 150,144 46.8 3.2 2.9
Q1 2024 41 203,560 45.4 3.2 2.7 12 31,901 41.8 4.1 2.6 29 171,659 46.1 3.1 2.7
Q2 2024 64 654,942 53.2 5.4 3.5 11 18,892 30.5 5.3 4.2 53 636,050 53.9 5.4 3.5
Q3 2024 29 122,579 46.4 4.5 3.4 8 13,456 33.0 7.8 4.5 21 109,123 48.1 4.1 3.2
Q4 2024 33 210,743 51.1 4.9 3.6 9 21,097 53.3 3.0 3.5 24 189,646 50.8 5.1 3.6
Q1 2025 33 62,760 48.3 4.6 3.5 9 10,877 51.6 3.8 3.3 24 51,883 47.6 4.7 3.6
Q2 2025 37 223,207 46.7 5.7 4.3 16 141,667 47.3 7.0 4.9 21 81,540 45.8 3.5 3.2
Q3 2025 18 152,400 38.8 4.4 2.7 3 52,330 50.9 6.9 2.3 15 100,070 32.5 3.1 2.9

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.

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 2022 6 9,188 48.8 3.3 2.7 5 4,688 49.5 3.0 2.7 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 15 189,076 46.2 2.4 3.2 9 18,021 29.8 6.3 4.5 6 171,055 48.0 2.0 3.0
Q3 2023 13 38,924 46.6 2.9 3.6 8 15,341 45.7 4.8 4.6 5 23,583 47.1 1.7 3.0
Q4 2023 4 26,541 50.5 3.8 3.3 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 3 25,860 50.2 3.8 3.2
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 7 33,352 24.1 4.1 4.1 6 14,352 24.3 4.2 4.2 1 19,000 24.0 4.0 4.0
Q3 2024 3 10,307 47.9 5.4 3.8 1 655 59.0 15.5 5.2 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
Q1 2025 7 13,763 45.1 4.8 3.7 6 6,093 41.4 4.8 3.6 1 7,670 48.0 4.7 3.7
Q2 2025 4 11,861 41.9 3.4 3.2 4 11,861 41.9 3.4 3.2
Q3 2025 7 18,761 52.1 3.3 3.2 2 12,600 60.0 3.4 3.3 5 6,161 36.0 3.1 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.

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 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 2 6,550 48.0 2.0 3.8 2 6,550 48.0 2.0 3.8
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
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025

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

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

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

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 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023 1 2,600 36.0 3.0 3.4 1 2,600 36.0 3.0 3.4
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024 1 850 36.0 5.3 3.4 1 850 36.0 5.3 3.4
Q3 2024
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025

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

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

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

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 2022 2 2,104 43.9 1.3 4.6 2 2,104 43.9 1.3 4.6
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 1 1,000 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 1,000 36.0 3.0 2.7
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024 3 10,692 38.1 2.6 2.6 3 10,692 38.1 2.6 2.6
Q3 2024
Q4 2024 2 16,870 24.0 5.1 4.1 2 16,870 24.0 5.1 4.1
Q1 2025
Q2 2025 1 1,180 24.0 5.6 3.8 1 1,180 24.0 5.6 3.8
Q3 2025

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

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

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

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 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023 1 8,000 60.0 2.0 3.0 1 8,000 60.0 2.0 3.0
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024 1 730 44.0 2.0 1.7 1 730 44.0 2.0 1.7
Q3 2024 1 1,200 48.0 4.0 3.1 1 1,200 48.0 4.0 3.1
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025 3 4,540 51.7 4.3 4.4 3 4,540 51.7 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.

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 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 2 2,201 56.1 7.7 3.9 2 2,201 56.1 7.7 3.9
Q2 2023 3 9,371 46.4 2.5 2.0 1 1,554 69.8 4.2 2.0 2 7,817 41.8 2.2 1.9
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 28 489,347 60.0 6.0 3.6 2 2,280 54.8 10.8 5.3 26 487,067 60.0 6.0 3.6
Q3 2024 3 33,700 62.0 5.9 3.6 3 33,700 62.0 5.9 3.6
Q4 2024 6 116,552 60.4 5.7 3.6 3 8,256 66.7 2.0 4.0 3 108,296 59.9 6.0 3.6
Q1 2025 3 7,054 65.8 5.5 3.1 3 7,054 65.8 5.5 3.1
Q2 2025 9 117,866 49.3 7.6 5.3 5 108,006 48.3 8.0 5.5 4 9,860 60.0 3.3 3.0
Q3 2025 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9

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.

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 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 12 89,592 27.7 7.6 5.1 2 6,975 36.1 9.2 5.0 10 82,617 27.0 7.4 5.1
Q4 2023 13 120,978 45.9 4.4 3.3 6 23,779 44.4 9.4 4.7 7 97,199 46.3 3.1 3.0
Q1 2024 15 113,786 45.3 3.7 3.0 3 4,172 31.5 4.8 3.6 12 109,614 45.8 3.7 3.0
Q2 2024 11 77,670 31.1 3.3 3.0 1 740 48.0 10.8 4.1 10 76,930 30.9 3.3 3.0
Q3 2024 14 43,363 36.4 4.4 3.5 4 9,311 30.0 7.3 5.1 10 34,052 38.1 3.6 3.1
Q4 2024 7 23,887 35.9 3.8 3.5 7 23,887 35.9 3.8 3.5
Q1 2025 9 17,090 45.4 5.0 3.8 9 17,090 45.4 5.0 3.8
Q2 2025 7 9,711 41.2 6.2 5.4 1 1,606 24.0 10.8 10.2 6 8,105 44.6 5.3 4.5
Q3 2025 1 61,000 24.0 3.0 2.6 1 61,000 24.0 3.0 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.

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 2022 1 4,600 48.0 1.7 2.6 1 4,600 48.0 1.7 2.6
Q1 2023 1 2,600 83.7 0.0 0.9 1 2,600 83.7 0.0 0.9
Q2 2023 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5
Q3 2023 3 9,800 62.2 1.7 2.3 3 9,800 62.2 1.7 2.3
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 4.2 1 6,696 48.0 3.5 3.1 1 19,000 48.0 2.5 4.6
Q1 2025 2 8,300 48.0 2.9 3.1 2 8,300 48.0 2.9 3.1
Q2 2025 1 1,000 36.0 2.7 2.9 1 1,000 36.0 2.7 2.9
Q3 2025

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

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

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

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 2022 1 2,000 48.0 0.0 0.7 1 2,000 48.0 0.0 0.7
Q1 2023 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
Q2 2023
Q3 2023 1 1,400 48.0 0.0 1.9 1 1,400 48.0 0.0 1.9
Q4 2023 1 1,040 36.0 5.1 3.5 1 1,040 36.0 5.1 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 2 10,530 37.3 2.9 2.6 2 10,530 37.3 2.9 2.6
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025 1 12,800 36.0 4.0 3.0 1 12,800 36.0 4.0 3.0
Q3 2025

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

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

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

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 2022 12 17,755 41.3 1.5 1.4 1 790 30.1 12.5 6.7 11 16,965 41.8 0.9 1.2
Q1 2023 6 19,688 29.6 7.4 4.2 3 14,994 26.7 9.4 5.0 3 4,694 38.8 0.8 1.6
Q2 2023 15 15,162 40.7 2.6 2.4 3 3,272 24.0 9.5 6.4 12 11,890 45.2 0.7 1.2
Q3 2023 7 8,564 40.1 5.7 2.6 3 2,134 43.4 13.6 3.7 4 6,430 39.0 3.0 2.3
Q4 2023 7 11,450 50.9 0.5 1.2 1 1,340 48.0 0.0 0.8 6 10,110 51.3 0.6 1.2
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 5 10,535 42.5 1.4 2.2 5 10,535 42.5 1.4 2.2
Q3 2024 2 1,339 36.0 2.8 2.5 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 1 589 36.0 0.0 0.9
Q4 2024 7 8,234 46.9 2.6 3.0 1 1,151 24.0 4.0 3.7 6 7,083 50.7 2.4 2.9
Q1 2025 8 11,235 45.1 3.8 3.2 2 2,384 57.2 1.1 2.5 6 8,851 41.9 4.6 3.4
Q2 2025 10 64,357 47.0 3.0 2.9 5 18,644 47.9 2.9 2.5 5 45,713 46.6 3.0 3.0
Q3 2025 4 26,694 47.6 3.0 3.0 4 26,694 47.6 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.

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 2022 3 62,782 36.0 4.5 4.0 3 62,782 36.0 4.5 4.0
Q1 2023 7 14,705 36.0 4.5 4.3 7 14,705 36.0 4.5 4.3
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 2 5,810 25.4 4.5 4.2 2 5,810 25.4 4.5 4.2
Q1 2024 4 10,464 39.8 7.0 3.1 3 9,960 40.0 7.2 3.1 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0
Q2 2024 3 12,556 36.2 9.5 6.3 3 12,556 36.2 9.5 6.3
Q3 2024 1 500 36.0 11.7 3.8 1 500 36.0 11.7 3.8
Q4 2024
Q1 2025 3 4,199 53.7 4.7 3.9 1 2,400 72.0 4.0 3.2 2 1,799 29.3 5.7 4.9
Q2 2025 4 4,432 40.3 4.5 4.4 1 1,550 36.0 4.2 4.6 3 2,882 42.6 4.7 4.2
Q3 2025 2 1,675 36.0 3.6 4.2 2 1,675 36.0 3.6 4.2

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.

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 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
Q1 2025 1 1,119 36.0 8.1 4.7 1 1,119 36.0 8.1 4.7
Q2 2025
Q3 2025

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

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

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

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 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
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025

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

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

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

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