Major wage settlements by sector and year

Publication date: February 28, 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 245 666,978 45.3 1.5 1.7 66 149,033 39.4 3.5 2.3 179 517,945 47.0 0.9 1.5
2015 244 758,788 42.9 1.0 1.2 94 188,460 51.7 2.4 1.9 150 570,328 39.9 0.6 1.0
2016 283 1,070,747 46.8 0.9 1.4 122 248,002 44.8 1.5 1.5 161 822,745 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 204 686,968 42.7 1.2 1.3 74 208,868 47.0 1.8 1.7 130 478,100 40.8 0.9 1.2
2019 238 580,298 42.5 1.7 1.7 83 159,933 42.9 2.1 2.2 155 420,365 42.3 1.5 1.5
2020 141 706,471 41.2 1.6 1.6 40 95,826 50.0 2.0 1.8 101 610,645 39.8 1.6 1.6
2021 130 927,779 41.1 1.9 2.0 42 191,141 49.2 2.1 2.0 88 736,638 39.0 1.8 1.9
2022 50 268,130 42.7 2.5 2.6 20 52,722 53.4 3.2 2.7 30 215,408 40.1 2.4 2.6
2023 1 885 42.0 0.0 2.7 1 885 42.0 0.0 2.7

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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 16 92,830 47.0 2.1 1.5 16 92,830 47.0 2.1 1.5
2019 39 96,855 36.7 1.9 2.1 39 96,855 36.7 1.9 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

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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 25 45,054 47.6 2.0 1.3 24 44,534 47.6 2.0 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 11 12,188 51.4 2.3 1.9 11 12,188 51.4 2.3 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 10 35,270 39.7 2.5 1.9 10 35,270 39.7 2.5 1.9
2021 9 9,926 54.7 4.9 2.5 9 9,926 54.7 4.9 2.5
2022 4 5,147 45.7 7.9 4.2 4 5,147 45.7 7.9 4.2
2023

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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 7 17,970 50.9 0.7 1.4 6 17,320 51.5 0.7 1.5 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 6 10,890 82.8 0.7 0.8 5 10,390 83.3 0.7 0.8 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 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3
2023

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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 20 46,290 61.0 2.0 2.4 14 37,540 62.2 2.1 2.5 6 8,750 56.0 1.6 2.1
2016 17 85,030 41.7 1.0 1.4 8 14,930 93.3 1.0 1.7 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 15 26,890 42.9 2.1 2.2 8 9,270 46.5 2.7 2.5 7 17,620 41.1 1.8 2.1
2019 17 33,646 51.3 2.1 2.4 10 18,740 54.2 2.4 2.7 7 14,906 47.7 1.8 2.1
2020 17 94,721 52.0 1.8 2.2 8 23,963 57.3 2.7 2.6 9 70,758 50.2 1.5 2.1
2021 12 61,909 28.2 1.9 2.0 7 8,704 45.6 1.6 1.7 5 53,205 25.4 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

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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 4 7,570 59.3 1.7 1.9 3 6,820 61.9 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

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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 10 18,130 45.7 0.8 1.6 8 12,990 42.2 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 6 5,820 47.1 3.3 2.0 2 1,880 48.0 4.1 2.0 4 3,940 46.7 2.9 2.0
2020 6 9,163 42.9 1.7 2.2 4 2,953 44.9 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

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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 97 587,480 47.5 0.6 1.3 9 23,100 33.1 0.6 0.7 88 564,380 48.0 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 72 325,660 38.8 0.8 1.0 4 3,930 50.3 1.2 1.3 68 321,730 38.6 0.8 1.0
2019 83 239,107 38.3 1.2 1.4 2 1,430 29.0 0.0 0.0 81 237,677 38.3 1.2 1.4
2020 58 341,904 37.5 1.1 1.2 1 780 36.0 2.0 2.0 57 341,124 37.5 1.1 1.2
2021 52 551,208 37.6 1.9 1.9 52 551,208 37.6 1.9 1.9
2022 15 155,007 42.1 1.9 2.3 15 155,007 42.1 1.9 2.3
2023 1 885 42.0 0.0 2.7 1 885 42.0 0.0 2.7

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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 7 9,710 44.4 1.0 2.1 3 4,700 54.5 0.8 1.4
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 3 2,110 48.9 1.8 2.8 5 5,030 43.8 3.2 2.4
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 3 2,236 65.5 0.3 1.8 1 2,600 12.0 0.0 0.0
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 month of January. 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 43 73,040 48.4 1.5 1.9 43 73,040 48.4 1.5 1.9
2015 33 92,000 40.3 1.3 1.5 33 92,000 40.3 1.3 1.5
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 41 112,523 46.9 1.0 1.2 41 112,523 46.9 1.0 1.2
2019 50 138,792 48.0 1.9 1.7 50 138,792 48.0 1.9 1.7
2020 27 179,577 39.5 2.5 2.0 27 179,577 39.5 2.5 2.0
2021 25 117,589 53.9 1.8 2.1 25 117,589 53.9 1.8 2.1
2022 3 34,660 36.0 4.3 3.8 3 34,660 36.0 4.3 3.8
2023

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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 245 666,978 45.3 1.5 1.7 66 149,033 39.4 3.5 2.3 179 517,945 47.0 0.9 1.5
2015 244 758,788 42.9 1.0 1.2 94 188,460 51.7 2.4 1.9 150 570,328 39.9 0.6 1.0
2016 283 1,070,747 46.8 0.9 1.4 122 248,002 44.8 1.5 1.5 161 822,745 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 204 686,968 42.7 1.2 1.3 74 208,868 47.0 1.8 1.7 130 478,100 40.8 0.9 1.2
2019 238 580,298 42.5 1.7 1.7 83 159,933 42.9 2.1 2.2 155 420,365 42.3 1.5 1.5
2020 141 706,471 41.2 1.6 1.6 40 95,826 50.0 2.0 1.8 101 610,645 39.8 1.6 1.6
2021 130 927,779 41.1 1.9 2.0 42 191,141 49.2 2.1 2.0 88 736,638 39.0 1.8 1.9
2022 50 268,130 42.7 2.5 2.6 20 52,722 53.4 3.2 2.7 30 215,408 40.1 2.4 2.6
2023 1 885 42.0 0.0 2.7 1 885 42.0 0.0 2.7

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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 20 30,050 41.1 1.6 1.6 11 11,520 38.1 2.0 2.1 9 18,530 43.0 1.4 1.2
2015 23 46,910 58.3 2.0 2.4 19 44,310 59.8 2.1 2.4 4 2,600 32.5 1.7 1.7
2016 23 118,498 44.7 1.1 1.4 13 25,498 80.2 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 28 74,790 47.5 1.8 2.0 15 28,060 46.9 2.6 2.3 13 46,730 47.8 1.3 1.7
2019 39 99,832 49.8 2.5 2.0 15 22,722 51.9 2.5 2.5 24 77,110 49.1 2.6 1.8
2020 25 249,313 44.3 2.4 2.2 12 27,613 55.7 2.6 2.5 13 221,700 42.8 2.3 2.2
2021 22 120,888 42.7 1.8 2.1 13 19,129 50.1 1.3 1.8 9 101,759 41.3 1.9 2.2
2022 18 31,735 50.3 3.5 3.1 12 25,510 52.7 3.6 3.1 6 6,225 40.5 3.3 2.8
2023

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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 5 15,480 47.0 0.0 0.2 5 15,480 47.0 0.0 0.2
2020
2021 1 3,700 24.0 2.0 2.0 1 3,700 24.0 2.0 2.0
2022
2023

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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 month of January. 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 19 39,120 63.7 0.2 1.1 6 7,310 39.0 0.6 0.6 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 1 3,500 36.0 1.5 2.2 1 3,500 36.0 1.5 2.2
2023

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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 month of January. 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 26 98,503 38.7 4.1 2.3 10 83,033 35.0 4.5 2.4 16 15,470 58.4 2.1 1.8
2015 24 32,638 56.3 2.9 2.4 10 12,420 53.7 4.2 3.1 14 20,218 58.0 2.0 1.9
2016 51 360,639 60.1 0.1 1.1 8 7,954 46.9 2.4 1.9 43 352,685 60.4 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 9,322 64.8 3.4 2.3 4 3,231 60.4 6.2 3.5 5 6,091 67.1 1.9 1.6
2020 12 14,971 58.2 2.0 2.0 4 3,921 32.0 2.0 2.0 8 11,050 67.4 2.0 1.9
2021 52 681,550 40.3 2.0 2.0 11 152,642 48.4 2.1 2.1 41 528,908 37.9 2.0 2.0
2022 9 24,710 56.2 3.4 2.7 6 22,172 55.0 3.3 2.7 3 2,538 66.2 4.2 3.0
2023

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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 17 17,950 45.6 1.5 1.9 44 151,365 34.0 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 59 196,853 35.3 1.4 1.6 15 36,270 39.7 0.7 1.2 44 160,583 34.4 1.6 1.7
2019 68 154,862 40.4 2.0 2.1 35 91,480 38.6 2.1 2.3 33 63,382 43.0 1.8 1.8
2020 23 247,297 36.3 1.2 1.1 7 29,870 35.9 2.5 1.9 16 217,427 36.4 1.0 1.0
2021 16 35,053 36.3 1.3 1.3 6 5,217 43.9 2.1 2.0 10 29,836 35.0 1.1 1.1
2022 6 26,341 36.6 2.0 1.9 6 26,341 36.6 2.0 1.9
2023 1 885 42.0 0.0 2.7 1 885 42.0 0.0 2.7

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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 36 141,685 35.4 0.2 0.2 8 7,740 39.7 0.5 0.9 28 133,945 35.1 0.1 0.2
2019 46 76,650 32.5 0.2 0.5 12 13,280 37.2 1.5 1.5 34 63,370 31.5 -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 9 12,643 54.1 2.2 1.3 7 10,323 60.9 2.6 1.4 2 2,320 24.0 0.6 1.0
2022 10 78,392 48.3 0.0 1.0 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3 9 75,592 47.8 0.0 1.0
2023

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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 57 175,775 57.5 0.4 1.4 11 14,650 48.8 1.9 2.0 46 161,125 58.3 0.2 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 16 49,830 37.3 2.1 2.1 10 17,180 39.2 2.2 2.3 6 32,650 36.2 2.0 2.0
2019 39 160,507 38.1 2.0 2.0 8 19,400 51.5 1.6 1.8 31 141,107 36.2 2.0 2.0
2020 40 102,048 38.2 1.9 2.0 8 14,080 48.8 1.7 1.7 32 87,968 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 4.2 3.9 4 100,012 34.8 4.2 3.9
2023

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

Note: Data for 2023 cover the month of January. 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 month of January. 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 month of January. 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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