Major wage settlements by sector and year

Publication date: August 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)
2014 244 687,928 45.8 1.5 1.7 67 151,863 39.5 3.4 2.2 177 536,065 47.6 0.9 1.5
2015 243 757,828 42.9 1.1 1.2 94 188,330 51.7 2.4 1.9 149 569,498 39.9 0.6 1.0
2016 284 1,070,628 46.9 0.9 1.4 124 249,583 45.0 1.5 1.5 160 821,045 47.4 0.8 1.3
2017 215 844,637 39.6 1.7 1.7 72 183,307 45.5 2.6 1.9 143 661,330 38.0 1.4 1.7
2018 205 708,576 42.4 1.3 1.3 75 205,418 46.8 1.9 1.7 130 503,158 40.6 1.0 1.2
2019 234 574,299 42.6 1.7 1.7 83 161,503 42.8 2.1 2.2 151 412,796 42.5 1.5 1.5
2020 145 701,741 41.0 1.7 1.6 42 97,967 49.3 2.0 1.8 103 603,774 39.7 1.6 1.6
2021 135 919,255 41.2 1.9 1.9 45 194,979 48.6 2.0 2.0 90 724,276 39.2 1.9 1.9
2022 62 325,459 42.6 2.6 2.5 23 57,598 52.2 3.1 2.7 39 267,861 40.6 2.5 2.5
2023 37 220,256 35.2 4.5 3.7 16 37,034 36.7 4.5 4.0 21 183,222 34.9 4.5 3.7

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 3 1,830 39.1 4.5 3.3 3 1,830 39.1 4.5 3.3
2015 2 1,170 47.1 -1.7 0.3 2 1,170 47.1 -1.7 0.3
2016 8 14,090 32.1 0.2 0.7 8 14,090 32.1 0.2 0.7
2017 9 13,271 36.2 0.7 0.9 9 13,271 36.2 0.7 0.9
2018 1 720 32.0 -0.2 -0.1 1 720 32.0 -0.2 -0.1
2019 3 4,630 54.8 2.1 2.4 3 4,630 54.8 2.1 2.4
2020 1 1,500 36.0 0.7 0.2 1 1,500 36.0 0.7 0.2
2021 2 2,403 46.2 5.4 3.6 2 2,403 46.2 5.4 3.6
2022
2023 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 10 10,630 44.3 2.3 2.4 5 6,010 42.3 2.6 2.6 5 4,620 46.8 1.8 2.2
2015 15 29,785 40.0 1.2 1.5 3 3,030 39.8 2.3 2.5 12 26,755 40.0 1.1 1.4
2016 6 4,800 44.1 0.9 1.4 2 1,490 28.0 0.5 1.1 4 3,310 51.4 1.1 1.5
2017 3 2,920 29.4 1.6 1.7 2 2,230 27.4 1.7 1.8 1 690 36.0 1.2 1.7
2018 9 22,567 40.9 1.4 2.1 3 4,220 48.3 2.0 2.1 6 18,347 39.2 1.3 2.1
2019 11 18,770 36.0 1.8 2.1 4 4,580 38.2 2.0 1.8 7 14,190 35.3 1.8 2.2
2020 5 12,476 44.4 1.5 1.9 5 12,476 44.4 1.5 1.9
2021 5 12,266 22.0 1.0 1.1 2 1,780 36.0 0.7 1.6 3 10,486 19.6 1.1 1.0
2022 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9
2023 3 7,812 27.4 4.2 3.7 1 1,264 36.0 3.0 2.7 2 6,548 25.8 4.5 3.9

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 10 84,820 34.8 4.4 2.4 10 84,820 34.8 4.4 2.4
2015 20 33,500 40.2 3.8 1.9 20 33,500 40.2 3.8 1.9
2016 51 110,700 36.5 1.9 1.9 51 110,700 36.5 1.9 1.9
2017 16 97,270 44.5 3.4 2.0 16 97,270 44.5 3.4 2.0
2018 17 94,030 46.9 2.1 1.5 17 94,030 46.9 2.1 1.5
2019 40 97,855 36.7 2.0 2.1 40 97,855 36.7 2.0 2.1
2020 8 18,352 46.6 0.8 1.0 8 18,352 46.6 0.8 1.0
2021 7 147,010 47.9 2.0 2.0 7 147,010 47.9 2.0 2.0
2022
2023 1 5,930 24.0 7.8 7.8 1 5,930 24.0 7.8 7.8

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 16 17,153 49.8 2.0 2.1 16 17,153 49.8 2.0 2.1
2015 17 21,250 50.3 1.6 1.8 17 21,250 50.3 1.6 1.8
2016 26 46,015 48.9 1.9 1.3 25 45,495 48.9 1.9 1.3 1 520 48.0 1.7 1.6
2017 11 11,590 48.3 1.6 1.7 11 11,590 48.3 1.6 1.7
2018 12 12,988 51.5 2.2 1.9 12 12,988 51.5 2.2 1.9
2019 12 14,846 57.3 3.0 2.4 11 14,066 57.9 3.0 2.5 1 780 48.0 2.0 1.7
2020 11 37,070 39.5 2.4 1.9 11 37,070 39.5 2.4 1.9
2021 10 10,699 52.5 4.6 2.4 10 10,699 52.5 4.6 2.4
2022 6 8,417 44.3 5.5 3.4 6 8,417 44.3 5.5 3.4
2023 3 2,411 41.3 4.0 3.4 3 2,411 41.3 4.0 3.4

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 11 16,430 49.8 2.8 1.8 9 14,970 50.0 3.0 1.8 2 1,460 48.0 0.8 1.9
2015 14 53,110 63.5 2.7 1.6 14 53,110 63.5 2.7 1.6
2016 9 24,215 60.0 1.4 1.3 8 23,420 60.0 1.4 1.3 1 795 60.0 0.5 1.5
2017 7 14,550 47.5 1.7 1.9 6 7,560 47.0 1.9 2.0 1 6,990 48.0 1.5 1.9
2018 6 10,970 52.8 1.1 1.6 5 10,320 53.9 1.1 1.7 1 650 36.0 0.0 0.0
2019 9 15,580 56.0 0.9 1.7 7 13,850 55.7 1.0 1.8 2 1,730 58.5 0.0 0.7
2020 7 11,581 80.0 0.8 0.9 6 11,081 80.3 0.8 0.9 1 500 72.0 1.0 1.2
2021 6 8,580 64.7 1.5 1.4 5 7,780 64.0 1.0 1.2 1 800 72.0 5.7 3.2
2022 2 9,790 43.2 8.5 3.3 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3 1 6,990 36.0 11.9 4.5
2023

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 16 30,560 40.2 1.7 1.8 6 5,100 38.8 2.1 2.4 10 25,460 40.5 1.6 1.7
2015 21 46,840 60.7 2.1 2.4 15 38,090 61.8 2.3 2.5 6 8,750 56.0 1.6 2.1
2016 18 85,650 41.8 1.0 1.4 9 15,550 91.8 0.9 1.6 9 70,100 30.8 1.0 1.3
2017 18 27,742 46.7 1.6 2.0 12 21,020 48.9 1.6 2.1 6 6,722 39.9 1.5 1.8
2018 14 26,340 42.6 2.1 2.3 7 8,720 45.6 2.9 2.6 7 17,620 41.1 1.8 2.1
2019 17 34,896 51.2 2.0 2.4 10 19,990 53.8 2.2 2.6 7 14,906 47.7 1.8 2.1
2020 17 84,451 50.7 2.0 2.3 9 24,513 56.3 2.7 2.6 8 59,938 48.4 1.8 2.1
2021 12 55,784 28.6 1.9 1.9 7 8,579 45.5 1.6 1.7 5 47,205 25.6 2.0 2.0
2022 13 38,080 42.4 3.3 2.9 7 19,350 52.8 3.9 3.2 6 18,730 31.6 2.8 2.5
2023 8 18,914 28.5 5.0 3.7 6 16,844 25.5 5.0 3.8 2 2,070 53.5 4.4 3.3

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 9 13,950 44.9 1.9 1.4 5 6,420 40.0 1.9 1.9 4 7,530 49.2 1.9 1.0
2015 4 12,170 42.9 2.1 2.0 3 11,540 42.0 2.0 1.9 1 630 60.0 4.3 2.6
2016 6 15,958 55.3 0.9 1.3 4 9,908 64.4 0.4 1.2 2 6,050 40.5 1.6 1.4
2017 6 8,936 47.3 1.6 1.8 4 7,536 47.2 1.5 1.8 2 1,400 48.0 1.7 1.8
2018 7 24,240 43.6 2.3 2.5 7 24,240 43.6 2.3 2.5
2019 6 10,452 53.4 1.0 0.9 3 2,102 35.4 1.8 1.8 3 8,350 57.9 0.8 0.7
2020 1 1,200 36.1 1.5 1.5 1 1,200 36.1 1.5 1.5
2021 5 8,160 57.6 1.7 1.9 4 7,410 59.8 1.7 1.9 1 750 36.0 2.0 2.0
2022 5 8,640 48.5 2.3 2.4 3 5,090 50.4 2.9 2.9 2 3,550 45.8 1.5 1.7
2023 2 7,601 63.2 1.1 2.3 2 7,601 63.2 1.1 2.3

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 5 5,010 35.1 1.5 1.5 3 1,920 24.0 1.2 1.1 2 3,090 42.0 1.6 1.7
2015 9 17,450 46.1 0.8 1.6 7 12,310 42.5 1.0 1.8 2 5,140 54.7 0.2 1.2
2016 8 5,980 41.7 1.9 1.7 3 1,820 33.8 1.6 1.4 5 4,160 45.2 2.0 1.8
2017 10 12,260 65.3 2.2 2.3 7 9,910 70.7 2.5 2.5 3 2,350 42.8 1.3 1.4
2018 17 44,240 45.5 1.1 1.3 15 42,040 45.6 1.1 1.3 2 2,200 44.4 1.5 1.7
2019 5 5,140 47.0 2.2 1.9 1 1,200 48.0 0.0 1.2 4 3,940 46.7 2.9 2.0
2020 5 8,263 39.8 1.7 2.2 3 2,053 33.1 2.2 2.3 2 6,210 42.0 1.5 2.2
2021 4 4,482 39.8 0.4 1.5 4 4,482 39.8 0.4 1.5
2022 7 21,555 54.1 1.9 2.3 5 20,335 55.5 1.8 2.2 2 1,220 30.5 3.7 3.5
2023 2 2,234 55.8 5.7 3.4 2 2,234 55.8 5.7 3.4

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 112 399,145 47.1 0.8 1.4 2 1,100 49.1 2.0 1.8 110 398,045 47.1 0.8 1.4
2015 102 444,953 38.8 0.4 0.8 8 9,520 15.7 1.3 1.4 94 435,433 39.3 0.4 0.8
2016 96 585,780 47.5 0.6 1.3 9 23,100 33.1 0.6 0.7 87 562,680 48.1 0.6 1.3
2017 75 383,780 29.8 1.5 1.7 1 7,370 24.0 1.5 2.0 74 376,410 29.9 1.5 1.7
2018 72 326,268 38.9 0.8 1.0 4 3,930 50.3 1.2 1.3 68 322,338 38.7 0.8 1.0
2019 81 237,024 38.3 1.2 1.4 2 1,430 29.0 0.0 0.0 79 235,594 38.4 1.2 1.4
2020 60 343,544 37.4 1.1 1.2 1 780 36.0 2.0 2.0 59 342,764 37.4 1.1 1.2
2021 52 541,561 37.5 1.9 1.9 52 541,561 37.5 1.9 1.9
2022 19 161,559 42.3 1.9 2.3 19 161,559 42.3 1.9 2.3
2023 11 136,184 31.1 4.7 3.8 11 136,184 31.1 4.7 3.8

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 10 14,410 47.7 0.9 1.9 8 12,540 45.2 0.8 1.9 2 1,870 64.2 2.0 2.0
2015 7 6,430 52.9 2.2 2.2 5 4,810 56.1 2.4 2.5 2 1,620 43.2 1.9 1.4
2016 5 4,010 45.9 1.7 1.7 5 4,010 45.9 1.7 1.7
2017 5 6,350 46.7 2.0 1.9 4 5,550 51.7 2.2 2.2 1 800 12.0 0.0 0.0
2018 8 7,140 45.3 2.8 2.6 4 4,210 42.4 3.4 3.3 4 2,930 49.5 1.9 1.5
2019 2 1,800 36.0 7.1 5.0 2 1,800 36.0 7.1 5.0
2020 2 1,418 29.3 1.0 1.1 2 1,418 29.3 1.0 1.1
2021 4 4,836 36.7 0.1 0.8 4 4,836 36.7 0.1 0.8
2022 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4
2023

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 42 93,990 51.1 1.3 1.7 42 93,990 51.1 1.3 1.7
2015 32 91,170 40.2 1.3 1.4 32 91,170 40.2 1.3 1.4
2016 51 173,430 52.3 1.3 1.5 51 173,430 52.3 1.3 1.5
2017 55 265,968 49.1 1.4 1.6 55 265,968 49.1 1.4 1.6
2018 42 139,073 44.8 1.3 1.4 42 139,073 44.8 1.3 1.4
2019 48 133,306 48.5 2.0 1.7 48 133,306 48.5 2.0 1.7
2020 28 181,886 40.5 2.5 2.0 28 181,886 40.5 2.5 2.0
2021 28 123,474 53.2 1.8 2.1 28 123,474 53.2 1.8 2.1
2022 8 75,177 39.5 2.9 2.8 8 75,177 39.5 2.9 2.8
2023 6 38,420 48.6 3.7 3.1 6 38,420 48.6 3.7 3.1

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 244 687,928 45.8 1.5 1.7 67 151,863 39.5 3.4 2.2 177 536,065 47.6 0.9 1.5
2015 243 757,828 42.9 1.1 1.2 94 188,330 51.7 2.4 1.9 149 569,498 39.9 0.6 1.0
2016 284 1,070,628 46.9 0.9 1.4 124 249,583 45.0 1.5 1.5 160 821,045 47.4 0.8 1.3
2017 215 844,637 39.6 1.7 1.7 72 183,307 45.5 2.6 1.9 143 661,330 38.0 1.4 1.7
2018 205 708,576 42.4 1.3 1.3 75 205,418 46.8 1.9 1.7 130 503,158 40.6 1.0 1.2
2019 234 574,299 42.6 1.7 1.7 83 161,503 42.8 2.1 2.2 151 412,796 42.5 1.5 1.5
2020 145 701,741 41.0 1.7 1.6 42 97,967 49.3 2.0 1.8 103 603,774 39.7 1.6 1.6
2021 135 919,255 41.2 1.9 1.9 45 194,979 48.6 2.0 2.0 90 724,276 39.2 1.9 1.9
2022 62 325,459 42.6 2.6 2.5 23 57,598 52.2 3.1 2.7 39 267,861 40.6 2.5 2.5
2023 37 220,256 35.2 4.5 3.7 16 37,034 36.7 4.5 4.0 21 183,222 34.9 4.5 3.7

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 19 28,690 41.4 1.6 1.6 11 11,520 38.1 2.0 2.1 8 17,170 43.6 1.4 1.2
2015 23 46,780 58.3 2.2 2.4 19 44,180 59.8 2.3 2.4 4 2,600 32.5 1.7 1.7
2016 24 119,118 44.7 1.1 1.4 14 26,118 79.7 0.8 1.5 10 93,000 34.9 1.2 1.3
2017 44 199,888 47.9 1.3 1.5 21 31,776 49.0 1.7 2.0 23 168,112 47.7 1.3 1.4
2018 27 74,240 47.4 1.8 2.0 14 27,510 46.6 2.6 2.4 13 46,730 47.8 1.3 1.7
2019 38 100,402 49.7 2.4 2.0 14 23,292 51.8 2.0 2.4 24 77,110 49.1 2.5 1.8
2020 24 238,143 43.4 2.5 2.2 12 27,263 54.3 2.6 2.5 12 210,880 41.9 2.5 2.2
2021 24 117,941 43.5 1.8 2.1 14 19,594 49.6 1.3 1.7 10 98,347 42.3 1.9 2.2
2022 19 36,235 50.0 3.5 3.0 12 25,510 52.7 3.6 3.1 7 10,725 43.7 3.4 2.8
2023 14 63,015 43.9 3.9 3.2 9 25,125 36.9 3.9 3.4 5 37,890 48.6 3.8 3.1

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 4 15,170 48.0 0.0 1.2 4 15,170 48.0 0.0 1.2
2015 1 550 36.0 2.4 2.3 1 550 36.0 2.4 2.3
2016 1 1,400 36.0 1.7 1.9 1 1,400 36.0 1.7 1.9
2017
2018 8 17,600 47.6 0.1 0.1 1 550 36.0 2.2 2.0 7 17,050 48.0 0.0 0.0
2019 4 14,150 48.0 0.0 0.0 4 14,150 48.0 0.0 0.0
2020
2021 1 3,700 24.0 2.0 2.0 1 3,700 24.0 2.0 2.0
2022
2023 1 1,330 60.0 0.0 2.4 1 1,330 60.0 0.0 2.4

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 3 2,770 42.3 0.7 1.6 3 2,770 42.3 0.7 1.6
2015 1 1,210 48.0 1.5 2.4 1 1,210 48.0 1.5 2.4
2016 3 3,880 41.1 1.6 2.5 1 550 72.0 2.5 2.1 2 3,330 36.0 1.5 2.6
2017
2018 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 1.5 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 1.5
2019 4 5,520 38.5 2.0 2.0 4 5,520 38.5 2.0 2.0
2020
2021 1 1,000 36.0 3.3 1.9 1 1,000 36.0 3.3 1.9
2022
2023

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 5 7,690 32.0 2.0 2.3 2 3,700 36.0 1.7 1.8 3 3,990 28.3 2.3 2.7
2015 8 7,960 39.1 2.1 2.1 5 5,130 38.2 2.2 2.1 3 2,830 40.7 1.8 1.9
2016 1 690 36.0 2.0 1.7 1 690 36.0 2.0 1.7
2017 2 16,800 58.7 0.0 0.9 2 16,800 58.7 0.0 0.9
2018 21 41,120 62.7 0.2 1.1 8 9,310 39.9 0.8 0.8 13 31,810 69.4 0.1 1.2
2019 4 4,060 59.0 0.7 1.4 1 930 48.0 1.7 1.9 3 3,130 62.2 0.4 1.2
2020 1 9,300 48.0 2.0 1.7 1 9,300 48.0 2.0 1.7
2021 4 20,000 35.4 1.5 1.8 4 20,000 35.4 1.5 1.8
2022 2 4,104 36.0 1.5 2.2 2 4,104 36.0 1.5 2.2
2023

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 4 4,520 45.8 0.9 1.6 2 1,150 45.4 1.7 1.9 2 3,370 46.0 0.6 1.5
2015 6 12,990 54.7 1.3 1.2 1 600 36.0 1.9 1.4 5 12,390 55.6 1.2 1.2
2016 12 13,830 51.7 1.6 1.7 5 4,600 36.0 1.9 2.0 7 9,230 59.5 1.5 1.5
2017 4 18,570 53.7 1.0 1.0 1 500 48.0 0.0 1.2 3 18,070 53.9 1.0 1.0
2018 1 550 48.0 2.5 2.5 1 550 48.0 2.5 2.5
2019 4 3,050 36.0 1.9 2.1 4 3,050 36.0 1.9 2.1
2020
2021 2 3,300 70.2 0.8 1.8 1 500 60.0 1.8 3.5 1 2,800 72.0 0.6 1.5
2022
2023

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 25 97,983 38.4 4.1 2.3 10 83,033 35.0 4.5 2.4 15 14,950 57.0 2.1 1.8
2015 23 31,808 56.6 2.9 2.4 10 12,420 53.7 4.2 3.1 13 19,388 58.4 2.0 1.9
2016 51 359,900 60.4 0.1 1.1 9 8,915 53.4 2.1 1.9 42 350,985 60.5 0.1 1.1
2017 19 99,331 55.0 3.5 2.1 7 77,903 51.1 4.0 2.2 12 21,428 69.4 1.6 1.8
2018 20 134,680 54.4 1.9 1.7 9 98,618 51.3 2.2 1.7 11 36,062 62.8 1.1 1.6
2019 9 14,292 62.5 2.9 2.0 4 3,231 60.4 6.2 3.5 5 11,061 63.0 2.0 1.5
2020 14 17,971 65.1 2.0 1.9 5 4,612 32.6 1.9 2.0 9 13,359 76.3 2.0 1.9
2021 52 671,766 40.2 2.0 2.0 12 153,415 48.3 2.1 2.1 40 518,351 37.9 2.0 2.0
2022 13 60,484 48.9 2.7 2.4 7 22,732 55.4 3.4 2.7 6 37,752 45.0 2.2 2.1
2023 4 3,737 61.8 4.3 2.7 2 2,069 67.3 4.8 2.5 2 1,668 54.8 3.6 3.1

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 61 169,315 35.3 1.2 1.4 18 20,780 45.9 1.3 1.8 43 148,535 33.8 1.2 1.3
2015 83 463,960 39.0 0.4 0.8 25 59,520 56.0 1.4 1.4 58 404,440 36.5 0.3 0.7
2016 104 365,030 36.4 1.6 1.6 65 166,220 41.8 1.8 1.6 39 198,810 31.8 1.5 1.6
2017 75 385,908 31.7 1.8 2.0 15 25,268 37.4 3.2 2.2 60 360,640 31.3 1.7 2.0
2018 58 190,128 34.9 1.5 1.6 15 31,370 37.5 1.1 1.3 43 158,758 34.4 1.6 1.7
2019 66 146,016 39.9 2.0 2.1 36 92,480 38.6 2.2 2.3 30 53,536 42.2 1.8 1.9
2020 26 250,697 36.3 1.2 1.2 8 31,670 35.9 2.5 1.9 18 219,027 36.3 1.0 1.0
2021 18 37,790 37.7 1.3 1.3 7 7,817 33.3 1.4 1.3 11 29,973 38.9 1.3 1.3
2022 9 37,014 36.8 3.9 2.4 2 4,316 35.9 1.6 2.3 7 32,698 36.9 4.2 2.4
2023 13 138,246 30.6 4.8 3.8 2 1,860 36.0 3.3 2.8 11 136,386 30.5 4.8 3.9

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 14 33,150 50.7 1.8 1.9 2 3,580 51.8 3.2 2.0 12 29,570 50.5 1.7 1.9
2015 18 36,835 49.3 1.2 1.8 4 3,700 51.9 2.6 2.4 14 33,135 49.0 1.1 1.7
2016 22 32,740 50.8 1.7 1.8 3 2,700 48.0 3.2 3.1 19 30,040 51.0 1.5 1.7
2017 4 8,190 52.3 0.4 1.6 4 8,190 52.3 0.4 1.6
2018 7 9,370 53.8 2.0 1.7 6 8,400 54.4 2.2 1.8 1 970 48.0 0.0 0.4
2019 2 2,700 47.8 0.0 1.1 2 2,700 47.8 0.0 1.1
2020 5 6,100 50.2 1.2 1.4 2 3,100 60.0 2.0 2.0 3 3,000 40.2 0.4 0.8
2021 7 11,745 46.6 1.5 1.1 2 2,100 56.6 1.7 2.1 5 9,645 44.4 1.4 0.9
2022 1 1,200 36.0 2.2 2.2 1 1,200 36.0 2.2 2.2
2023 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 16 31,955 53.5 1.9 1.8 2 1,250 53.8 2.3 1.8 14 30,705 53.5 1.9 1.8
2015 8 21,280 45.5 1.8 1.8 2 1,420 32.8 0.5 0.8 6 19,860 46.4 1.9 1.9
2016 4 13,030 46.5 0.3 1.0 1 940 36.0 2.7 2.7 3 12,090 47.3 0.1 0.8
2017 6 5,810 41.8 1.3 1.6 3 2,330 43.8 0.6 1.7 3 3,480 40.5 1.9 1.6
2018 6 17,440 31.0 0.1 0.6 1 1,250 96.1 0.0 1.1 5 16,190 25.9 0.1 0.6
2019 14 37,665 61.7 0.2 1.1 3 3,840 60.3 1.0 1.4 11 33,825 61.8 0.1 1.1
2020 11 27,770 55.2 0.2 1.4 11 27,770 55.2 0.2 1.4
2021 4 24,100 65.0 0.0 1.1 1 630 48.1 1.3 1.4 3 23,470 65.5 0.0 1.1
2022
2023 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 34 97,370 45.1 1.4 2.0 9 12,200 45.0 3.5 2.2 25 85,170 45.1 1.1 1.9
2015 41 73,210 38.1 2.6 1.6 20 33,270 42.8 3.4 1.2 21 39,940 34.2 1.9 1.9
2016 34 80,400 30.7 1.2 1.2 15 27,190 31.5 -0.1 0.4 19 53,210 30.3 1.8 1.6
2017 36 70,230 26.0 0.6 0.6 10 16,850 31.3 -0.3 0.3 26 53,380 24.4 0.9 0.7
2018 36 142,018 35.6 0.3 0.2 8 7,740 39.7 0.5 0.9 28 134,278 35.4 0.2 0.2
2019 46 75,250 32.5 0.2 0.5 12 13,280 37.2 1.5 1.5 34 61,970 31.4 -0.1 0.3
2020 24 49,672 40.2 0.0 0.1 7 17,242 68.7 0.1 0.3 17 32,430 25.1 0.0 0.1
2021 10 14,113 49.7 2.1 1.4 7 10,323 60.9 2.6 1.4 3 3,790 19.3 1.0 1.2
2022 13 84,170 47.5 0.1 1.0 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3 12 81,370 47.0 0.2 1.1
2023 2 6,878 25.7 7.2 7.2 1 5,930 24.0 7.8 7.8 1 948 36.0 3.0 2.8

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 58 198,605 57.8 0.4 1.4 11 14,650 48.8 1.9 2.0 47 183,955 58.5 0.3 1.3
2015 29 58,205 53.1 1.4 1.7 6 25,300 44.5 3.0 2.4 23 32,905 59.7 0.2 1.2
2016 25 71,560 53.2 0.6 1.3 9 8,950 43.0 0.9 1.3 16 62,610 54.7 0.5 1.3
2017 25 39,910 42.5 1.3 1.9 15 28,680 41.7 1.2 1.9 10 11,230 44.5 1.8 1.9
2018 17 76,380 36.8 2.0 2.1 10 17,180 39.2 2.2 2.3 7 59,200 36.1 2.0 2.0
2019 39 160,544 38.1 2.0 2.0 8 19,400 51.5 1.6 1.8 31 141,144 36.2 2.0 2.0
2020 40 102,088 38.2 1.9 2.0 8 14,080 48.8 1.7 1.7 32 88,008 36.6 1.9 2.0
2021 11 9,800 28.9 2.4 2.2 1 600 36.0 3.0 2.5 10 9,200 28.4 2.4 2.2
2022 4 100,012 34.8 4.0 3.8 4 100,012 34.8 4.0 3.8
2023 1 5,000 36.0 3.2 3.6 1 5,000 36.0 3.2 3.6

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014 1 710 48.0 3.0 1.7 1 710 48.0 3.0 1.7
2015 1 800 36.0 1.5 1.7 1 800 36.0 1.5 1.7
2016 2 7,050 41.6 2.0 1.6 2 7,050 41.6 2.0 1.6
2017
2018 1 710 48.0 1.0 1.5 1 710 48.0 1.0 1.5
2019 3 8,650 47.1 1.0 1.6 3 8,650 47.1 1.0 1.6
2020
2021 1 4,000 24.0 1.5 1.5 1 4,000 24.0 1.5 1.5
2022
2023

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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)
2014
2015 1 2,240 36.0 3.4 2.8 1 2,240 36.0 3.4 2.8
2016 1 2,000 36.0 2.2 2.2 1 2,000 36.0 2.2 2.2
2017
2018 2 2,940 38.8 1.5 1.0 2 2,940 38.8 1.5 1.0
2019 1 2,000 36.0 1.8 2.0 1 2,000 36.0 1.8 2.0
2020
2021
2022 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8
2023

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the months of January through July. 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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