Major wage settlements by sector and year

Publication date: December 31, 2024

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)
2015 247 760,848 42.8 1.0 1.2 97 191,420 51.1 2.1 1.8 150 569,428 40.0 0.6 1.0
2016 288 1,069,840 47.0 1.0 1.4 128 247,565 45.4 1.5 1.5 160 822,275 47.5 0.8 1.3
2017 223 868,351 39.8 1.7 1.7 75 193,717 44.9 2.5 2.0 148 674,634 38.3 1.4 1.7
2018 226 743,143 42.8 1.4 1.4 83 220,033 47.3 2.2 1.8 143 523,110 41.0 1.0 1.2
2019 263 671,964 42.8 1.8 1.8 95 180,568 43.1 2.1 2.2 168 491,396 42.8 1.7 1.7
2020 172 782,090 41.2 1.8 1.9 56 128,382 48.2 1.9 1.8 116 653,708 39.8 1.8 2.0
2021 158 970,745 41.8 1.9 1.9 50 197,900 48.2 2.1 2.0 108 772,845 40.1 1.8 1.9
2022 111 598,252 40.6 2.9 2.8 32 95,908 47.3 3.4 3.2 79 502,344 39.3 2.8 2.7
2023 114 509,695 41.1 4.2 3.5 42 98,801 44.9 6.3 4.2 72 410,894 40.1 3.7 3.4
2024 82 418,963 42.9 3.6 3.1 20 40,210 35.4 4.9 3.9 62 378,753 43.7 3.4 3.1

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
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 10 13,771 37.1 0.7 0.9 10 13,771 37.1 0.7 0.9
2018 1 720 32.0 -0.2 -0.1 1 720 32.0 -0.2 -0.1
2019 4 5,630 55.7 2.3 2.4 4 5,630 55.7 2.3 2.4
2020 1 1,500 36.0 0.7 0.2 1 1,500 36.0 0.7 0.2
2021 3 2,953 44.3 5.0 3.5 3 2,953 44.3 5.0 3.5
2022
2023 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
2024 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
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 11 28,899 45.1 1.3 2.0 3 4,220 48.3 2.0 2.1 8 24,679 44.5 1.2 2.0
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 6 15,546 22.5 1.0 1.1 1 1,150 36.0 0.0 1.3 5 14,396 21.4 1.1 1.0
2022 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9
2023 6 16,828 27.9 4.2 4.0 1 1,264 36.0 3.0 2.7 5 15,564 27.2 4.3 4.1
2024 2 2,210 36.0 3.0 2.7 2 2,210 36.0 3.0 2.7

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2015 20 33,500 40.2 3.8 1.9 20 33,500 40.2 3.8 1.9
2016 53 112,580 36.7 1.9 1.9 53 112,580 36.7 1.9 1.9
2017 16 97,270 44.5 3.4 2.0 16 97,270 44.5 3.4 2.0
2018 18 94,880 47.0 2.1 1.5 18 94,880 47.0 2.1 1.5
2019 42 107,895 36.6 2.0 2.1 42 107,895 36.6 2.0 2.1
2020 9 19,202 46.7 0.9 1.1 9 19,202 46.7 0.9 1.1
2021 8 148,210 48.0 2.0 2.0 8 148,210 48.0 2.0 2.0
2022 3 23,100 36.0 4.3 4.2 3 23,100 36.0 4.3 4.2
2023 4 8,472 28.5 6.7 6.6 4 8,472 28.5 6.7 6.6
2024 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2015 16 20,300 49.3 1.6 1.7 16 20,300 49.3 1.6 1.7
2016 29 43,197 51.0 1.9 1.4 28 42,677 51.1 1.9 1.4 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 13 13,488 51.9 2.2 1.9 13 13,488 51.9 2.2 1.9
2019 18 18,711 58.2 3.4 2.4 17 17,931 58.6 3.5 2.4 1 780 48.0 2.0 1.7
2020 13 38,595 39.6 2.4 1.9 13 38,595 39.6 2.4 1.9
2021 14 14,007 52.0 4.8 2.3 14 14,007 52.0 4.8 2.3
2022 6 7,217 41.6 5.1 3.5 6 7,217 41.6 5.1 3.5
2023 9 22,886 37.3 8.9 4.9 9 22,886 37.3 8.9 4.9
2024 4 3,843 46.4 8.1 4.4 4 3,843 46.4 8.1 4.4

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2015 14 52,670 63.4 1.8 1.3 14 52,670 63.4 1.8 1.3
2016 9 24,215 60.4 1.4 1.3 8 23,420 60.4 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 10 20,373 52.8 0.9 1.4 8 18,913 53.5 0.9 1.5 2 1,460 42.7 0.1 0.3
2019 10 21,528 60.0 1.1 1.7 7 14,450 55.7 1.0 1.8 3 7,078 68.7 1.3 1.5
2020 9 13,811 75.5 0.9 1.0 8 13,311 75.7 0.9 1.0 1 500 72.0 1.0 1.2
2021 5 4,680 58.7 2.7 2.3 4 3,880 55.9 2.1 2.1 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 4 13,379 57.5 8.9 4.0 3 11,979 60.0 9.8 4.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
2024 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2015 22 48,220 59.4 2.1 2.5 16 39,470 60.1 2.2 2.6 6 8,750 56.0 1.6 2.1
2016 18 85,950 42.0 1.0 1.4 9 15,850 91.4 1.0 1.6 9 70,100 30.8 1.0 1.3
2017 18 27,722 46.8 1.6 2.0 12 21,020 49.1 1.6 2.1 6 6,702 39.8 1.5 1.8
2018 17 29,412 44.1 2.0 2.2 8 10,100 44.3 2.5 2.4 9 19,312 44.0 1.8 2.1
2019 20 41,980 54.4 2.2 2.4 12 22,540 52.8 2.4 2.7 8 19,440 56.2 1.9 2.1
2020 22 98,811 51.5 2.1 2.3 12 27,233 55.0 2.7 2.6 10 71,578 50.1 1.8 2.2
2021 12 55,958 29.1 1.9 2.0 7 8,753 48.2 1.7 1.8 5 47,205 25.6 2.0 2.0
2022 16 41,440 42.0 3.4 3.0 9 21,890 50.7 3.9 3.3 7 19,550 32.3 2.8 2.6
2023 20 38,212 36.9 5.3 4.1 14 31,421 35.6 5.9 4.4 6 6,791 43.1 2.6 2.4
2024 7 19,186 39.4 5.2 4.2 5 6,955 45.4 5.9 4.0 2 12,231 36.0 4.8 4.3

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2015 5 13,190 43.8 2.0 1.9 4 12,560 42.9 1.8 1.8 1 630 60.0 4.3 2.6
2016 5 14,578 56.0 0.7 1.2 3 8,528 67.0 0.2 1.1 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 8 25,890 45.5 2.6 2.4 7 24,240 43.6 2.3 2.5 1 1,650 73.0 5.7 2.1
2019 6 10,782 53.8 1.2 1.3 3 2,432 39.7 2.3 1.9 3 8,350 57.9 0.8 1.1
2020 1 1,200 36.1 1.5 1.5 1 1,200 36.1 1.5 1.5
2021 5 8,228 57.5 1.7 1.9 4 7,410 59.8 1.7 1.9 1 818 36.0 2.0 2.0
2022 9 15,770 47.8 2.6 2.4 5 10,990 49.1 3.1 2.8 4 4,780 44.7 1.3 1.5
2023 3 9,761 59.9 1.5 2.5 3 9,761 59.9 1.5 2.5
2024 5 8,040 40.0 3.5 2.1 3 2,820 47.5 3.7 2.5 2 5,220 36.0 3.5 1.8

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2015 10 18,130 45.8 0.8 1.6 8 12,990 42.2 1.0 1.8 2 5,140 54.8 0.2 1.2
2016 7 5,330 44.6 1.9 1.6 3 1,820 33.8 1.6 1.4 4 3,510 50.3 2.1 1.7
2017 11 20,770 53.3 2.0 2.2 8 18,420 54.7 2.1 2.3 3 2,350 42.8 1.3 1.4
2018 18 45,602 47.8 2.6 2.0 16 43,402 47.9 2.7 2.1 2 2,200 44.4 1.5 1.7
2019 6 5,820 47.1 2.1 1.8 2 1,880 48.0 0.5 1.2 4 3,940 46.7 2.9 2.0
2020 9 23,363 45.7 1.4 1.6 7 17,153 47.0 1.4 1.4 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 9 23,855 53.6 1.8 2.1 5 20,335 55.5 1.8 2.2 4 3,520 42.6 1.3 1.5
2023 4 3,619 45.8 7.0 4.3 4 3,619 45.8 7.0 4.3
2024 3 12,910 18.5 4.7 4.5 3 12,910 18.5 4.7 4.5

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2015 103 445,453 38.8 0.4 0.9 9 10,920 16.8 1.4 1.4 94 434,533 39.4 0.4 0.8
2016 97 587,660 47.5 0.6 1.3 9 23,100 33.1 0.6 0.7 88 564,560 48.1 0.6 1.3
2017 79 397,416 30.5 1.4 1.7 2 8,770 24.0 2.0 2.1 77 388,646 30.6 1.4 1.7
2018 76 329,814 39.1 0.8 1.0 5 5,860 41.6 1.3 1.3 71 323,954 39.0 0.8 1.0
2019 88 291,698 38.0 1.3 1.6 2 1,430 29.0 0.0 0.3 86 290,268 38.0 1.3 1.6
2020 69 375,795 36.6 1.6 1.9 2 8,150 36.0 1.8 2.4 67 367,645 36.7 1.6 1.9
2021 64 577,643 39.0 1.8 1.9 1 2,219 36.0 1.5 2.8 63 575,424 39.0 1.8 1.9
2022 40 327,293 40.2 2.8 2.9 2 7,970 49.8 3.8 3.7 38 319,323 40.0 2.8 2.8
2023 35 265,333 39.0 4.1 3.4 3 8,649 77.3 1.0 1.2 32 256,684 37.7 4.2 3.5
2024 34 275,928 43.6 3.2 3.0 2 8,915 42.0 3.4 3.0 32 267,013 43.7 3.2 3.0

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
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 3 2,038 31.3 1.6 1.7 3 2,038 31.3 1.6 1.7
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
2024 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
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 57 267,056 49.1 1.4 1.6 57 267,056 49.1 1.4 1.6
2018 46 146,925 43.6 1.3 1.4 46 146,925 43.6 1.3 1.4
2019 56 147,350 48.8 2.4 1.9 56 147,350 48.8 2.4 1.9
2020 31 195,299 41.6 2.4 2.0 31 195,299 41.6 2.4 2.0
2021 33 134,202 52.0 1.8 2.1 33 134,202 52.0 1.8 2.1
2022 24 147,546 38.7 2.3 2.3 24 147,546 38.7 2.3 2.3
2023 28 130,455 46.3 2.7 3.1 28 130,455 46.3 2.7 3.1
2024 23 81,850 46.6 3.9 3.2 23 81,850 46.6 3.9 3.2

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2015 247 760,848 42.8 1.0 1.2 97 191,420 51.1 2.1 1.8 150 569,428 40.0 0.6 1.0
2016 288 1,069,840 47.0 1.0 1.4 128 247,565 45.4 1.5 1.5 160 822,275 47.5 0.8 1.3
2017 223 868,351 39.8 1.7 1.7 75 193,717 44.9 2.5 2.0 148 674,634 38.3 1.4 1.7
2018 226 743,143 42.8 1.4 1.4 83 220,033 47.3 2.2 1.8 143 523,110 41.0 1.0 1.2
2019 263 671,964 42.8 1.8 1.8 95 180,568 43.1 2.1 2.2 168 491,396 42.8 1.7 1.7
2020 172 782,090 41.2 1.8 1.9 56 128,382 48.2 1.9 1.8 116 653,708 39.8 1.8 2.0
2021 158 970,745 41.8 1.9 1.9 50 197,900 48.2 2.1 2.0 108 772,845 40.1 1.8 1.9
2022 111 598,252 40.6 2.9 2.8 32 95,908 47.3 3.4 3.2 79 502,344 39.3 2.8 2.7
2023 114 509,695 41.1 4.2 3.5 42 98,801 44.9 6.3 4.2 72 410,894 40.1 3.7 3.4
2024 82 418,963 42.9 3.6 3.1 20 40,210 35.4 4.9 3.9 62 378,753 43.7 3.4 3.1

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2015 25 48,840 56.7 2.1 2.4 21 46,240 58.1 2.1 2.5 4 2,600 32.5 1.7 1.7
2016 24 119,518 44.9 1.1 1.4 15 27,168 78.4 0.8 1.5 9 92,350 35.0 1.2 1.3
2017 45 208,378 47.4 1.3 1.6 22 40,286 46.3 1.6 2.1 23 168,092 47.7 1.3 1.4
2018 30 78,120 47.9 1.8 2.0 16 29,740 46.5 2.4 2.3 14 48,380 48.7 1.4 1.7
2019 40 102,942 49.6 2.5 2.1 16 25,832 51.2 2.3 2.5 24 77,110 49.1 2.5 1.9
2020 30 261,483 44.3 2.4 2.2 17 39,603 52.2 2.3 2.2 13 221,880 42.8 2.4 2.2
2021 24 118,115 43.7 1.8 2.1 14 19,768 50.8 1.4 1.8 10 98,347 42.3 1.9 2.2
2022 23 44,675 48.8 3.5 3.0 16 33,950 50.4 3.5 3.1 7 10,725 43.7 3.4 2.8
2023 31 142,065 46.3 3.3 3.4 20 41,097 42.3 5.2 4.1 11 100,968 48.0 2.6 3.1
2024 15 39,057 37.6 4.7 3.6 9 17,565 28.6 4.9 4.1 6 21,492 45.0 4.6 3.1

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2015 1 550 36.0 2.4 2.3 1 550 36.0 2.4 2.3
2016 1 1,400 42.9 1.7 1.6 1 1,400 42.9 1.7 1.6
2017
2018 9 18,410 48.5 0.1 0.1 1 550 36.0 2.2 2.0 8 17,860 48.9 0.0 0.0
2019 4 8,580 48.0 0.0 0.2 4 8,580 48.0 0.0 0.2
2020 3 8,000 28.2 1.9 2.0 1 1,400 48.0 1.6 1.8 2 6,600 24.0 2.0 2.0
2021 5 12,450 49.5 1.0 1.3 1 500 36.0 2.4 2.2 4 11,950 50.1 0.9 1.3
2022 2 2,200 48.0 4.1 1.8 2 2,200 48.0 4.1 1.8
2023 3 8,580 49.9 1.7 2.4 3 8,580 49.9 1.7 2.4
2024 2 1,250 43.2 3.2 2.7 1 500 36.0 5.1 3.6 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
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
2024

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
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 5 21,200 36.8 1.4 1.8 1 1,200 60.0 0.8 1.4 4 20,000 35.4 1.5 1.8
2022 4 12,424 36.8 1.7 2.3 4 12,424 36.8 1.7 2.3
2023 2 2,180 40.3 1.5 2.0 2 2,180 40.3 1.5 2.0
2024

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
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 3 1,950 36.0 1.9 2.1 3 1,950 36.0 1.9 2.1
2020
2021 4 6,380 65.3 1.7 2.2 1 500 60.0 1.8 3.5 3 5,880 65.7 1.7 2.1
2022 1 6,500 60.0 1.9 2.3 1 6,500 60.0 1.9 2.3
2023
2024

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2015 23 31,688 55.9 2.0 1.9 9 11,470 52.2 1.8 1.8 14 20,218 58.0 2.0 1.9
2016 54 363,162 60.5 0.1 1.1 11 10,297 62.4 2.2 2.1 43 352,865 60.4 0.1 1.1
2017 20 99,887 55.1 3.4 2.1 7 77,903 51.1 4.0 2.2 13 21,984 69.1 1.6 1.8
2018 34 156,247 54.0 1.9 1.7 12 101,573 52.6 2.2 1.7 22 54,674 56.7 1.3 1.7
2019 24 34,330 66.9 2.9 2.1 10 7,496 61.0 5.7 3.0 14 26,834 68.6 2.1 1.8
2020 15 18,579 64.9 1.9 1.9 5 4,612 32.6 1.9 2.0 10 13,967 75.6 1.9 1.9
2021 56 678,241 40.5 2.0 2.0 14 154,723 48.5 2.2 2.1 42 523,518 38.1 2.0 2.0
2022 15 62,084 49.0 2.5 2.3 6 20,932 55.0 3.1 2.7 9 41,152 46.0 2.1 2.2
2023 8 9,479 50.8 5.3 3.2 2 2,069 67.3 4.8 2.5 6 7,410 46.2 5.4 3.4
2024 8 18,918 61.0 5.7 3.8 1 1,300 60.0 8.0 4.6 7 17,618 61.1 5.6 3.7

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2015 83 463,520 38.9 0.4 0.8 26 60,480 55.1 1.1 1.3 57 403,040 36.5 0.3 0.7
2016 105 360,580 36.2 1.6 1.6 66 161,770 41.6 1.8 1.6 39 198,810 31.8 1.5 1.6
2017 78 396,588 31.9 1.8 2.0 16 26,668 36.7 3.2 2.2 62 369,920 31.5 1.6 2.0
2018 60 197,628 35.4 1.8 1.8 18 40,800 39.0 2.5 2.0 42 156,828 34.5 1.6 1.7
2019 76 225,990 39.3 2.2 2.3 38 103,680 38.5 2.2 2.3 38 122,310 40.0 2.3 2.3
2020 38 295,259 36.8 1.8 2.1 13 46,255 37.6 2.2 1.9 25 249,004 36.7 1.7 2.1
2021 26 53,482 36.5 1.2 1.2 8 10,906 34.1 1.3 1.5 18 42,576 37.1 1.2 1.2
2022 36 261,238 36.9 3.5 3.1 6 33,386 39.1 3.8 3.9 30 227,852 36.6 3.4 3.0
2023 38 287,184 37.6 4.8 3.6 11 31,964 43.3 9.3 4.7 27 255,220 36.9 4.2 3.5
2024 33 238,195 39.8 3.7 3.1 4 7,762 33.7 5.6 4.0 29 230,433 40.0 3.6 3.1

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
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 1.8
2016 22 32,740 50.8 1.9 1.8 3 2,700 48.0 3.2 3.1 19 30,040 51.0 1.8 1.7
2017 5 11,178 61.6 0.3 1.9 5 11,178 61.6 0.3 1.9
2018 8 10,180 53.3 1.9 1.6 6 8,400 54.4 2.2 1.8 2 1,780 48.0 0.1 0.5
2019 2 2,683 47.8 0.0 1.1 2 2,683 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 9 23,665 63.6 1.3 1.3 2 2,100 56.6 1.7 2.1 7 21,565 64.3 1.3 1.2
2022 4 9,640 42.7 1.4 1.8 4 9,640 42.7 1.4 1.8
2023 4 12,396 69.3 3.2 2.2 3 10,996 73.6 3.4 2.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
2024 6 78,346 52.7 2.4 3.1 1 6,696 48.0 3.5 3.1 5 71,650 53.1 2.3 3.1

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
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 12 28,600 55.3 0.2 1.4 1 830 60.0 0.9 0.9 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 1 600 72.0 0.0 1.2 1 600 72.0 0.0 1.2
2023 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
2024 3 11,620 36.0 3.0 2.6 3 11,620 36.0 3.0 2.6

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
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 48 76,390 32.4 0.1 0.5 14 14,420 36.7 1.1 1.4 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 10,903 40.9 2.9 1.8 6 6,423 54.2 4.1 2.1 4 4,480 21.9 1.0 1.2
2022 17 93,189 46.3 0.3 1.1 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3 16 90,389 45.9 0.3 1.1
2023 13 20,942 35.2 3.4 3.6 4 8,925 28.4 5.6 5.7 9 12,017 40.3 1.8 2.0
2024 12 24,053 40.9 2.2 2.5 3 5,367 35.8 4.8 3.6 9 18,686 42.4 1.5 2.2

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2015 30 58,705 53.1 1.4 1.7 6 25,300 44.5 3.0 2.4 24 33,405 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 27 40,910 43.0 1.3 1.9 16 29,180 42.2 1.1 1.9 11 11,730 45.2 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 39 160,184 38.1 2.0 2.0 8 19,400 51.5 1.6 1.8 31 140,784 36.2 2.0 2.0
2020 44 105,097 38.3 1.9 2.0 10 15,340 48.5 1.8 1.9 34 89,757 36.6 1.9 2.0
2021 13 15,947 31.1 2.3 2.2 2 1,150 36.0 3.0 2.7 11 14,797 30.7 2.2 2.1
2022 6 101,462 34.8 4.0 3.8 6 101,462 34.8 4.0 3.8
2023 12 19,045 36.1 4.4 4.1 12 19,045 36.1 4.4 4.1
2024 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
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 5,262 24.0 1.5 1.5 1 5,262 24.0 1.5 1.5
2022
2023 1 4,074 36.0 4.5 3.5 1 4,074 36.0 4.5 3.5
2024 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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)
2015 2 3,260 41.6 2.4 2.1 2 3,260 41.6 2.4 2.1
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 2 3,020 42.1 2.2 2.0 2 3,020 42.1 2.2 2.0
2020
2021
2022 2 4,240 36.0 3.3 3.0 2 4,240 36.0 3.3 3.0
2023 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 3.1
2024 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1

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

Note: Data for 2024 cover the months of January through November. 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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