Major wage settlements by sector and quarter

Publication date: January 31, 2026

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 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 34 186,685 48.1 4.0 3.1 10 35,496 54.2 7.4 3.7 24 151,189 46.7 3.2 2.9
Q1 2024 42 204,340 45.4 3.2 2.7 13 32,681 41.7 4.1 2.6 29 171,659 46.1 3.1 2.7
Q2 2024 67 660,336 52.8 5.4 3.6 11 18,892 30.5 5.3 4.2 56 641,444 53.5 5.4 3.5
Q3 2024 32 124,345 46.6 4.5 3.4 9 14,006 33.6 7.8 4.6 23 110,339 48.2 4.1 3.2
Q4 2024 37 226,054 50.0 5.3 3.9 11 31,247 45.3 7.1 5.4 26 194,807 50.7 5.1 3.6
Q1 2025 37 77,677 47.5 4.8 3.8 12 14,564 53.9 3.9 3.3 25 63,113 46.1 5.0 3.9
Q2 2025 54 285,120 46.4 4.8 3.9 28 197,036 46.3 5.4 4.3 26 88,084 46.7 3.5 3.2
Q3 2025 23 159,328 38.9 4.3 2.7 4 54,330 50.3 6.7 2.3 19 104,998 33.0 3.1 2.9
Q4 2025 40 211,246 46.5 3.2 3.0 5 4,760 50.5 4.4 3.2 35 206,486 46.4 3.2 3.0

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 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
Q4 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)
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 7,002 34.0 3.8 3.4 1 1,151 24.0 4.0 3.7 1 5,851 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 4 7,450 56.8 3.0 3.4 4 7,450 56.8 3.0 3.4
Q3 2025 2 2,400 50.0 4.0 3.2 2 2,400 50.0 4.0 3.2
Q4 2025 1 1,023 36.6 2.8 2.9 1 1,023 36.6 2.8 2.9

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 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 15.1 6.4 1 500 36.0 15.1 6.4
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025 18 171,623 44.7 5.7 4.3 18 171,623 44.7 5.7 4.3
Q3 2025 2 41,730 47.4 7.8 2.0 2 41,730 47.4 7.8 2.0
Q4 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.

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 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 5 4,128 50.3 9.2 4.6 4 3,520 50.7 10.0 4.8 1 608 48.0 4.8 3.0
Q3 2024 2 3,561 29.8 13.8 8.5 2 3,561 29.8 13.8 8.5
Q4 2024 1 1,400 60.0 8.0 4.5 1 1,400 60.0 8.0 4.5
Q1 2025 4 6,087 65.2 4.2 3.2 4 6,087 65.2 4.2 3.2
Q2 2025 1 600 36.4 11.0 6.0 1 600 36.4 11.0 6.0
Q3 2025
Q4 2025 1 880 60.1 4.0 2.3 1 880 60.1 4.0 2.3

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 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 2 7,878 92.0 0.8 2.6 2 7,878 92.0 0.8 2.6
Q3 2025
Q4 2025 1 1,580 36.0 4.0 3.5 1 1,580 36.0 4.0 3.5

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 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 3 1,857 47.7 8.4 4.3 2 1,205 54.0 10.7 4.8 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
Q4 2025 1 720 72.0 3.0 2.8 1 720 72.0 3.0 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.

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 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 1 2,900 48.0 5.3 4.9 1 2,900 48.0 5.3 4.9
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025 3 3,900 51.3 3.7 3.4 1 2,500 60.0 4.0 3.4 2 1,400 35.7 3.3 3.3
Q4 2025 1 600 48.0 4.6 2.8 1 600 48.0 4.6 2.8

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 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 3 14,565 44.9 10.0 7.4 2 13,545 44.7 10.4 7.7 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
Q4 2025 2 1,700 60.0 4.9 3.6 2 1,700 60.0 4.9 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.

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 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 23 147,844 46.2 2.8 2.5 3 12,651 43.1 0.8 1.5 20 135,193 46.5 3.0 2.6
Q2 2024 42 589,189 55.1 5.6 3.5 42 589,189 55.1 5.6 3.5
Q3 2024 11 36,026 41.6 2.8 3.0 11 36,026 41.6 2.8 3.0
Q4 2024 12 138,657 52.2 5.0 3.7 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
Q4 2025 26 153,506 46.0 3.0 2.9 26 153,506 46.0 3.0 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.

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 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
Q4 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)
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 10 44,167 42.5 3.6 3.3 10 44,167 42.5 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 10 63,432 54.1 5.0 3.4 10 63,432 54.1 5.0 3.4
Q4 2024 13 55,975 48.3 5.2 3.5 13 55,975 48.3 5.2 3.5
Q1 2025 8 34,261 44.0 5.6 4.3 8 34,261 44.0 5.6 4.3
Q2 2025 11 19,676 52.1 3.8 3.1 11 19,676 52.1 3.8 3.1
Q3 2025 6 28,215 47.4 3.0 3.1 6 28,215 47.4 3.0 3.1
Q4 2025 7 51,237 47.3 3.5 3.2 7 51,237 47.3 3.5 3.2

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

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

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

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 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 34 186,685 48.1 4.0 3.1 10 35,496 54.2 7.4 3.7 24 151,189 46.7 3.2 2.9
Q1 2024 42 204,340 45.4 3.2 2.7 13 32,681 41.7 4.1 2.6 29 171,659 46.1 3.1 2.7
Q2 2024 67 660,336 52.8 5.4 3.6 11 18,892 30.5 5.3 4.2 56 641,444 53.5 5.4 3.5
Q3 2024 32 124,345 46.6 4.5 3.4 9 14,006 33.6 7.8 4.6 23 110,339 48.2 4.1 3.2
Q4 2024 37 226,054 50.0 5.3 3.9 11 31,247 45.3 7.1 5.4 26 194,807 50.7 5.1 3.6
Q1 2025 37 77,677 47.5 4.8 3.8 12 14,564 53.9 3.9 3.3 25 63,113 46.1 5.0 3.9
Q2 2025 54 285,120 46.4 4.8 3.9 28 197,036 46.3 5.4 4.3 26 88,084 46.7 3.5 3.2
Q3 2025 23 159,328 38.9 4.3 2.7 4 54,330 50.3 6.7 2.3 19 104,998 33.0 3.1 2.9
Q4 2025 40 211,246 46.5 3.2 3.0 5 4,760 50.5 4.4 3.2 35 206,486 46.4 3.2 3.0

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 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 8 33,960 24.5 4.1 4.1 6 14,352 24.3 4.2 4.2 2 19,608 24.7 4.0 4.0
Q3 2024 4 10,857 47.9 5.4 3.8 2 1,205 54.0 10.7 4.8 2 9,652 47.2 4.7 3.7
Q4 2024 8 14,604 47.0 4.8 3.5 4 6,094 45.6 4.8 4.0 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 5 12,621 42.3 3.5 3.2 4 11,861 41.9 3.4 3.2 1 760 48.0 4.8 2.6
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
Q4 2025 4 3,880 48.4 4.5 3.4 4 3,880 48.4 4.5 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.

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 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
Q4 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)
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
Q4 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)
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
Q4 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)
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 4 5,540 48.9 4.2 4.3 4 5,540 48.9 4.2 4.3
Q4 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.

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 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 29 490,063 60.0 6.0 3.6 2 2,280 54.8 10.8 5.3 27 487,783 60.0 6.0 3.6
Q3 2024 4 34,216 62.6 5.8 3.5 4 34,216 62.6 5.8 3.5
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 5 8,841 59.8 4.9 3.1 2 1,787 36.0 2.5 3.0 3 7,054 65.8 5.5 3.1
Q2 2025 13 123,650 49.8 7.4 5.2 5 108,006 48.3 8.0 5.5 8 15,644 60.0 3.1 3.1
Q3 2025 3 40,953 48.5 7.8 2.0 1 39,730 48.0 8.0 1.9 2 1,223 66.0 1.5 2.6
Q4 2025 7 11,170 39.9 3.3 3.3 7 11,170 39.9 3.3 3.3

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

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

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

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 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 28.6 3.3 3.2 1 740 48.0 10.8 4.1 10 76,930 28.4 3.3 3.2
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 9 35,628 34.3 7.0 5.1 1 7,250 21.0 19.4 11.2 8 28,378 37.7 3.9 3.5
Q1 2025 10 28,320 42.8 5.6 4.4 10 28,320 42.8 5.6 4.4
Q2 2025 19 65,080 43.3 2.3 2.9 13 56,975 43.1 1.8 2.7 6 8,105 44.6 5.3 4.5
Q3 2025 3 64,750 24.7 3.0 2.7 3 64,750 24.7 3.0 2.7
Q4 2025 5 30,360 40.8 3.3 2.5 1 880 60.1 4.0 2.3 4 29,480 40.2 3.3 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.

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 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 3 10,200 54.7 3.5 3.2 1 1,900 84.0 6.0 3.5 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
Q4 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)
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
Q4 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)
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
Q4 2025 21 60,836 47.8 3.0 3.1 21 60,836 47.8 3.0 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.

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 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 3 6,855 27.1 4.3 4.2 3 6,855 27.1 4.3 4.2
Q1 2024 5 11,244 39.5 6.8 3.2 4 10,740 39.7 7.0 3.2 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0
Q2 2024 4 16,626 36.1 8.6 5.8 4 16,626 36.1 8.6 5.8
Q3 2024 2 1,200 36.0 8.8 5.1 1 500 36.0 15.1 6.4 1 700 36.0 4.2 4.2
Q4 2024 1 670 36.0 3.0 3.8 1 670 36.0 3.0 3.8
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 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8 1 630 36.0 4.7 4.8
Q4 2025 2 101,000 48.0 3.0 3.0 2 101,000 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.

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 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
Q4 2025 1 4,000 48.0 9.0 4.3 1 4,000 48.0 9.0 4.3

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

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

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

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 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 1 2,000 36.0 3.1 3.2 1 2,000 36.0 3.1 3.2
Q4 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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