Major wage settlements by sector and industry

Publication date: October 31, 2024

Table of Contents

Month

October 2023
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)
All industries 8 17,803 52.5 5.6 3.7 5 11,733 55.5 6.3 3.4 3 6,070 46.9 4.3 4.3
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing 1 4,280 36.0 10.0 5.7 1 4,280 36.0 10.0 5.7
Wholesale and retail trade 1 3,000 60.0 8.4 2.8 1 3,000 60.0 8.4 2.8
Transportation 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 3 7,272 61.0 3.2 3.1 2 3,772 73.1 0.8 1.1 1 3,500 48.0 5.7 5.3
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 2 2,570 45.3 2.4 2.9 2 2,570 45.3 2.4 2.9

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

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

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

November 2023
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)
All industries 6 12,774 43.7 9.4 4.5 3 9,970 39.5 9.5 4.8 3 2,804 58.5 9.3 3.5
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing 2 8,720 36.6 9.7 4.9 2 8,720 36.6 9.7 4.9
Wholesale and retail trade 1 1,250 59.8 7.9 4.3 1 1,250 59.8 7.9 4.3
Transportation 1 897 48.0 3.7 3.2 1 897 48.0 3.7 3.2
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 1 1,225 72.0 15.7 3.8 1 1,225 72.0 15.7 3.8
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 1 682 48.0 5.0 3.2 1 682 48.0 5.0 3.2

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

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

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

December 2023
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)
All industries 8 120,309 47.3 3.5 3.0 1 7,729 60.0 10.6 4.4 7 112,580 46.4 3.0 2.9
Primary industries
Utilities 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade 1 7,729 60.0 10.6 4.4 1 7,729 60.0 10.6 4.4
Transportation
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 2 86,000 48.0 2.9 2.8 2 86,000 48.0 2.9 2.8
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 4 23,360 43.7 3.0 3.3 4 23,360 43.7 3.0 3.3

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

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

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

January 2024
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)
All industries 3 12,196 47.1 2.5 2.8 1 500 79.0 0.0 0.8 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation
Information and culture 1 500 79.0 0.0 0.8 1 500 79.0 0.0 0.8
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9 2 11,696 45.7 2.6 2.9

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

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

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

February 2024
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)
All industries 12 119,952 41.1 2.8 2.7 4 8,939 38.7 5.7 4.2 8 111,013 41.3 2.5 2.6
Primary industries 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0
Utilities 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7
Construction
Manufacturing 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 7 112,193 41.1 2.5 2.6 1 2,219 24.0 3.0 3.0 6 109,974 41.4 2.5 2.6
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 1 519 24.0 1.8 1.8 1 519 24.0 1.8 1.8

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

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

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

March 2024
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)
All industries 8 21,504 39.3 6.1 3.3 1 1,300 35.0 4.0 2.7 7 20,204 39.6 6.2 3.3
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation
Information and culture 2 5,900 35.8 3.6 1.9 1 1,300 35.0 4.0 2.7 1 4,600 36.0 3.5 1.7
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 4 9,523 36.0 8.1 4.2 4 9,523 36.0 8.1 4.2
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 2 6,081 48.0 5.2 3.2 2 6,081 48.0 5.2 3.2

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

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

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

April 2024
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)
All industries 11 88,925 35.7 3.4 3.0 11 88,925 35.7 3.4 3.0
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 8 77,900 33.7 3.4 3.1 8 77,900 33.7 3.4 3.1
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 3 11,025 49.3 2.8 2.5 3 11,025 49.3 2.8 2.5

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

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

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

May 2024
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)
All industries 7 21,061 47.2 3.1 2.9 3 5,370 44.1 4.6 3.4 4 15,691 48.2 2.6 2.8
Primary industries
Utilities 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7
Construction
Manufacturing 1 1,300 60.0 8.0 4.6 1 1,300 60.0 8.0 4.6
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0
Information and culture 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 2 13,500 48.0 2.6 2.8 2 13,500 48.0 2.6 2.8
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 1 501 96.0 2.0 2.9 1 501 96.0 2.0 2.9

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

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

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

June 2024
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)
All industries 8 34,325 30.8 4.0 3.9 5 17,820 25.5 3.8 3.8 3 16,505 36.6 4.3 4.0
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6
Manufacturing 2 1,240 43.2 8.5 3.9 2 1,240 43.2 8.5 3.9
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 11,500 36.0 4.8 4.3 1 11,500 36.0 4.8 4.3
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0
Education, health, and social services 1 7,370 36.0 1.7 2.4 1 7,370 36.0 1.7 2.4
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 2 5,005 37.9 3.1 3.1 2 5,005 37.9 3.1 3.1

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

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

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

July 2024
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)
All industries 14 54,636 44.0 4.1 3.2 1 655 60.0 15.5 5.1 13 53,981 43.8 3.9 3.2
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6
Transportation 1 655 60.0 15.5 5.1 1 655 60.0 15.5 5.1
Information and culture 1 620 36.0 3.0 3.2 1 620 36.0 3.0 3.2
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 4 7,416 28.9 2.9 3.0 4 7,416 28.9 2.9 3.0
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 7 35,716 49.3 4.4 3.4 7 35,716 49.3 4.4 3.4

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

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

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

August 2024
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)
All industries 4 19,031 46.1 2.7 3.1 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 3 18,281 46.5 2.6 3.1
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 731 36.0 4.0 3.3 1 731 36.0 4.0 3.3
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 2 17,550 46.9 2.6 3.1 2 17,550 46.9 2.6 3.1
Entertainment and hospitality 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7
Public administration

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

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

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

September 2024
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)
All industries 2 5,550 37.2 3.6 3.2 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2 1 5,000 36.0 3.5 3.0
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 1 5,000 36.0 3.5 3.0 1 5,000 36.0 3.5 3.0
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration

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

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

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

Quarter

Q4 2021
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)
All industries 40 426,927 38.2 2.1 2.0 10 11,745 51.0 4.3 2.7 30 415,182 37.8 2.0 2.0
Primary industries 1 550 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 550 36.0 3.0 3.0
Utilities 2 3,910 26.1 1.1 1.1 2 3,910 26.1 1.1 1.1
Construction
Manufacturing 4 5,201 59.7 7.5 3.1 4 5,201 59.7 7.5 3.1
Wholesale and retail trade 3 3,200 54.1 3.3 2.5 2 2,400 48.1 2.5 2.3 1 800 72.0 5.7 3.2
Transportation 1 650 60.0 0.0 1.1 1 650 60.0 0.0 1.1
Information and culture
Finance and professional services 1 725 48.0 1.0 1.8 1 725 48.0 1.0 1.8
Education, health, and social services 22 399,669 37.4 2.0 2.0 1 2,219 36.0 1.5 2.8 21 397,450 37.4 2.0 2.0
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 6 13,022 50.1 2.6 2.1 6 13,022 50.1 2.6 2.1

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

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

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

Q1 2022
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)
All industries 21 111,734 39.8 2.0 1.7 5 8,024 33.8 2.6 2.7 16 103,710 40.3 1.9 1.7
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing 2 3,427 33.4 2.3 2.6 2 3,427 33.4 2.3 2.6
Wholesale and retail trade 1 6,990 36.0 11.9 4.5 1 6,990 36.0 11.9 4.5
Transportation 3 16,751 28.3 2.6 2.5 1 751 24.0 6.8 4.9 2 16,000 28.5 2.4 2.4
Information and culture 1 600 60.0 1.8 1.8 1 600 60.0 1.8 1.8
Finance and professional services 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8
Education, health, and social services 9 51,490 46.7 0.8 1.4 9 51,490 46.7 0.8 1.4
Entertainment and hospitality 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4
Public administration 3 28,630 36.0 1.1 1.1 3 28,630 36.0 1.1 1.1

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

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

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

Q2 2022
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)
All industries 23 87,939 42.1 2.2 2.5 8 30,295 40.9 3.5 3.5 15 57,644 42.7 1.5 1.9
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3
Transportation 2 1,445 68.8 3.3 3.2 2 1,445 68.8 3.3 3.2
Information and culture 1 3,700 48.1 3.2 3.2 1 3,700 48.1 3.2 3.2
Finance and professional services 4 2,755 40.9 2.5 2.9 3 2,095 42.4 2.2 2.7 1 660 36.0 3.5 3.5
Education, health, and social services 10 42,714 43.1 1.6 1.9 1 600 72.0 0.0 1.2 9 42,114 42.7 1.6 1.9
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 3 13,425 40.4 1.0 1.8 3 13,425 40.4 1.0 1.8

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

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

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

Q3 2022
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)
All industries 33 135,546 44.7 1.8 1.9 10 40,599 54.8 3.2 2.8 23 94,947 40.4 1.3 1.5
Primary industries
Utilities 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9
Construction 1 2,000 36.0 5.3 4.3 1 2,000 36.0 5.3 4.3
Manufacturing 2 1,230 60.0 10.1 4.6 2 1,230 60.0 10.1 4.6
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 7 18,484 50.6 4.1 3.3 4 16,379 52.5 3.9 3.2 3 2,105 36.0 5.5 3.8
Information and culture 5 9,170 47.5 2.2 2.1 2 4,990 51.8 3.0 2.6 3 4,180 42.5 1.3 1.5
Finance and professional services 4 18,860 57.6 1.7 2.0 1 16,000 60.0 1.8 2.2 3 2,860 44.1 0.8 1.1
Education, health, and social services 9 52,254 42.3 0.6 1.2 9 52,254 42.3 0.6 1.2
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 4 32,913 37.2 2.1 1.9 4 32,913 37.2 2.1 1.9

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

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

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

Q4 2022
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)
All industries 32 260,723 38.4 4.0 3.7 7 13,780 48.2 4.4 3.7 25 246,943 37.8 4.0 3.7
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 3 3,250 54.3 4.0 3.2 3 3,250 54.3 4.0 3.2
Information and culture 1 600 36.0 2.0 2.0 1 600 36.0 2.0 2.0
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 12 181,735 37.4 4.4 4.0 1 7,370 48.0 4.1 3.9 11 174,365 36.9 4.4 4.0
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 14 72,578 40.1 3.1 3.0 14 72,578 40.1 3.1 3.0

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

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

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

Q1 2023
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)
All industries 21 36,564 44.2 2.6 3.1 7 11,386 52.5 1.6 2.7 14 25,178 40.5 3.1 3.2
Primary industries 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
Utilities 1 948 36.0 3.0 2.8 1 948 36.0 3.0 2.8
Construction 1 650 36.0 5.3 5.1 1 650 36.0 5.3 5.1
Manufacturing 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 3 4,429 34.4 1.5 1.8 2 1,837 31.7 3.6 3.0 1 2,592 36.4 0.0 1.0
Information and culture 1 6,918 63.0 0.0 2.2 1 6,918 63.0 0.0 2.2
Finance and professional services 1 635 36.0 4.5 4.2 1 635 36.0 4.5 4.2
Education, health, and social services 8 16,628 38.9 3.9 3.8 8 16,628 38.9 3.9 3.8
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 4 5,010 48.7 2.2 2.5 4 5,010 48.7 2.2 2.5

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

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

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

Q2 2023
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)
All industries 36 182,287 39.1 3.2 3.1 16 32,775 30.8 6.5 4.7 20 149,512 40.9 2.5 2.8
Primary industries
Utilities 3 7,554 27.1 4.3 3.7 1 1,264 36.0 3.0 2.7 2 6,290 25.3 4.5 3.9
Construction 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1
Manufacturing 2 1,800 42.9 4.1 3.7 2 1,800 42.9 4.1 3.7
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 10 19,947 28.6 6.6 4.1 7 17,595 26.9 6.9 4.2 3 2,352 41.7 4.5 3.3
Information and culture 1 2,160 48.1 3.2 3.2 1 2,160 48.1 3.2 3.2
Finance and professional services 3 2,984 47.8 7.5 4.4 3 2,984 47.8 7.5 4.4
Education, health, and social services 11 73,745 36.5 1.9 2.3 11 73,745 36.5 1.9 2.3
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 4 67,125 47.3 2.9 3.1 4 67,125 47.3 2.9 3.1

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

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

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

Q3 2023
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)
All industries 33 129,161 33.4 6.3 4.7 10 20,944 45.2 6.3 4.8 23 108,217 31.1 6.3 4.6
Primary industries
Utilities 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8
Construction 1 850 60.0 4.0 3.8 1 850 60.0 4.0 3.8
Manufacturing 3 7,490 37.7 9.0 4.9 3 7,490 37.7 9.0 4.9
Wholesale and retail trade 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
Transportation 5 12,258 49.2 4.7 4.9 4 11,308 48.3 4.8 5.0 1 950 60.0 4.0 3.4
Information and culture 1 683 66.0 11.8 3.6 1 683 66.0 11.8 3.6
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 9 75,589 26.0 7.7 5.2 1 613 36.0 0.0 1.1 8 74,976 25.9 7.8 5.2
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 12 25,785 45.1 2.5 2.9 12 25,785 45.1 2.5 2.9

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

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

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

Q4 2023
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)
All industries 22 150,886 47.6 4.2 3.2 9 29,432 51.3 8.5 4.1 13 121,454 46.7 3.2 3.0
Primary industries
Utilities 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5
Construction
Manufacturing 3 13,000 36.4 9.8 5.2 3 13,000 36.4 9.8 5.2
Wholesale and retail trade 3 11,979 60.0 9.8 4.0 3 11,979 60.0 9.8 4.0
Transportation 2 1,578 53.2 4.3 3.5 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 1 897 48.0 3.7 3.2
Information and culture
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 6 94,497 49.3 3.1 2.8 2 3,772 73.1 0.8 1.1 4 90,725 48.3 3.2 2.9
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 7 26,612 44.0 3.0 3.2 7 26,612 44.0 3.0 3.2

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

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

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

Q1 2024
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)
All industries 23 153,652 41.3 3.2 2.8 6 10,739 40.1 5.2 3.8 17 142,913 41.4 3.1 2.7
Primary industries 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0
Utilities 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7
Construction
Manufacturing 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4
Information and culture 3 6,400 39.1 3.3 1.8 2 1,800 47.2 2.9 2.2 1 4,600 36.0 3.5 1.7
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 11 121,716 40.7 3.0 2.7 1 2,219 24.0 3.0 3.0 10 119,497 41.0 3.0 2.7
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 5 18,296 45.9 3.4 3.0 5 18,296 45.9 3.4 3.0

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

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

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

Q2 2024
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)
All industries 26 144,311 36.2 3.5 3.2 8 23,190 29.8 4.0 3.7 18 121,121 37.4 3.4 3.1
Primary industries
Utilities 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7
Construction 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6
Manufacturing 3 2,540 51.8 8.2 4.3 3 2,540 51.8 8.2 4.3
Wholesale and retail trade
Transportation 2 14,550 36.0 4.4 4.1 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 11,500 36.0 4.8 4.3
Information and culture 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1
Finance and professional services 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0
Education, health, and social services 11 98,770 35.8 3.2 3.0 1 7,370 36.0 1.7 2.4 10 91,400 35.8 3.3 3.0
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 6 16,531 47.3 2.9 2.7 6 16,531 47.3 2.9 2.7

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

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

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

Q3 2024
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)
All industries 20 79,217 44.1 3.7 3.2 3 1,955 47.4 8.5 4.3 17 77,262 44.0 3.6 3.2
Primary industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale and retail trade 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6
Transportation 3 1,936 47.5 8.2 4.2 2 1,205 54.5 10.7 4.7 1 731 36.0 4.0 3.3
Information and culture 1 620 36.0 3.0 3.2 1 620 36.0 3.0 3.2
Finance and professional services
Education, health, and social services 7 29,966 40.6 2.8 3.0 7 29,966 40.6 2.8 3.0
Entertainment and hospitality 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7
Public administration 7 35,716 49.3 4.4 3.4 7 35,716 49.3 4.4 3.4

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

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

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

Year

2015
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)
All industries 243 745,968 42.3 1.1 1.2 95 177,870 49.6 2.5 2.0 148 568,098 40.0 0.6 1.0
Primary industries 2 1,170 47.1 -1.7 0.3 2 1,170 47.1 -1.7 0.3
Utilities 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
Construction 20 33,500 40.2 3.8 1.9 20 33,500 40.2 3.8 1.9
Manufacturing 16 20,300 49.3 1.6 1.7 16 20,300 49.3 1.6 1.7
Wholesale and retail trade 13 39,670 60.6 3.2 1.6 13 39,670 60.6 3.2 1.6
Transportation 21 47,670 59.6 2.2 2.5 15 38,920 60.4 2.4 2.6 6 8,750 56.0 1.6 2.1
Information and culture 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
Finance and professional services 10 18,130 45.7 1.1 1.7 8 12,990 42.2 1.5 1.9 2 5,140 54.7 0.2 1.2
Education, health, and social services 102 444,953 38.8 0.4 0.8 9 10,920 16.8 1.4 1.4 93 434,033 39.4 0.4 0.8
Entertainment and hospitality 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
Public administration 32 91,170 40.2 1.3 1.4 32 91,170 40.2 1.3 1.4

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

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

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

2016
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)
All industries 284 1,064,198 46.9 0.9 1.4 125 245,493 45.1 1.5 1.5 159 818,705 47.4 0.8 1.3
Primary industries 8 14,090 32.1 0.2 0.7 8 14,090 32.1 0.2 0.7
Utilities 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
Construction 52 112,080 36.7 1.9 1.9 52 112,080 36.7 1.9 1.9
Manufacturing 27 41,625 49.3 1.9 1.4 26 41,105 49.3 1.9 1.4 1 520 48.0 1.7 1.6
Wholesale and retail trade 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
Transportation 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
Information and culture 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
Finance and professional services 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
Education, health, and social services 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
Entertainment and hospitality 5 4,010 45.9 1.7 1.7 5 4,010 45.9 1.7 1.7
Public administration 50 171,090 52.2 1.3 1.5 50 171,090 52.2 1.3 1.5

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

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

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

2017
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)
All industries 216 849,495 39.6 1.7 1.7 72 184,117 45.4 2.6 2.0 144 665,378 38.0 1.4 1.7
Primary industries 9 13,271 36.2 0.7 0.9 9 13,271 36.2 0.7 0.9
Utilities 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
Construction 16 97,270 44.5 3.4 2.0 16 97,270 44.5 3.4 2.0
Manufacturing 11 11,590 48.3 1.6 1.7 11 11,590 48.3 1.6 1.7
Wholesale and retail trade 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
Transportation 17 27,132 47.4 1.6 2.1 11 20,430 50.0 1.6 2.1 6 6,702 39.8 1.5 1.8
Information and culture 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
Finance and professional services 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
Education, health, and social services 76 389,160 29.9 1.4 1.7 2 8,770 24.0 2.0 2.1 74 380,390 30.0 1.4 1.7
Entertainment and hospitality 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
Public administration 56 266,056 49.1 1.4 1.6 56 266,056 49.1 1.4 1.6

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

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

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

2018
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)
All industries 211 729,695 42.6 1.3 1.4 77 214,520 47.3 2.2 1.8 134 515,175 40.6 1.0 1.2
Primary industries 1 720 32.0 -0.2 -0.1 1 720 32.0 -0.2 -0.1
Utilities 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
Construction 17 94,030 46.9 2.1 1.5 17 94,030 46.9 2.1 1.5
Manufacturing 12 12,988 51.5 2.2 1.9 12 12,988 51.5 2.2 1.9
Wholesale and retail trade 7 17,970 50.9 0.7 1.4 6 17,320 51.5 0.7 1.4 1 650 36.0 0.0 0.0
Transportation 14 27,080 43.0 2.0 2.2 7 9,460 46.5 2.5 2.4 7 17,620 41.1 1.8 2.1
Information and culture 7 24,240 43.6 2.3 2.5 7 24,240 43.6 2.3 2.5
Finance and professional services 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
Education, health, and social services 73 325,920 39.1 0.8 1.0 4 3,930 50.3 1.2 1.3 69 321,990 38.9 0.8 1.0
Entertainment and hospitality 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
Public administration 43 145,106 43.4 1.2 1.4 43 145,106 43.4 1.2 1.4

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

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

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

2019
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)
All industries 260 612,607 43.3 1.8 1.8 96 181,958 43.4 2.1 2.2 164 430,649 43.2 1.7 1.6
Primary industries 4 5,630 55.7 2.3 2.4 4 5,630 55.7 2.3 2.4
Utilities 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
Construction 42 107,895 36.6 2.0 2.1 42 107,895 36.6 2.0 2.1
Manufacturing 19 20,101 60.5 3.2 2.4 18 19,321 61.0 3.2 2.4 1 780 48.0 2.0 1.7
Wholesale and retail trade 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
Transportation 19 37,429 50.8 2.1 2.4 12 22,540 52.8 2.3 2.6 7 14,889 47.7 1.8 2.1
Information and culture 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
Finance and professional services 6 5,820 47.1 1.2 1.5 2 1,880 48.0 -2.3 0.5 4 3,940 46.7 2.9 2.0
Education, health, and social services 86 236,102 38.5 1.2 1.4 2 1,430 29.0 0.0 0.3 84 234,672 38.5 1.2 1.4
Entertainment and hospitality 2 1,800 36.0 7.1 5.0 2 1,800 36.0 7.1 5.0
Public administration 55 146,750 48.7 2.4 1.9 55 146,750 48.7 2.4 1.9

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

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

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

2020
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)
All industries 172 775,570 41.3 1.8 1.9 55 121,012 49.0 1.9 1.7 117 654,558 39.8 1.8 2.0
Primary industries 1 1,500 36.0 0.7 0.2 1 1,500 36.0 0.7 0.2
Utilities 5 12,476 44.4 1.5 1.9 5 12,476 44.4 1.5 1.9
Construction 9 19,202 46.7 0.9 1.1 9 19,202 46.7 0.9 1.1
Manufacturing 13 38,595 39.6 2.4 1.9 13 38,595 39.6 2.4 1.9
Wholesale and retail trade 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
Transportation 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
Information and culture 1 1,200 36.1 1.5 1.5 1 1,200 36.1 1.5 1.5
Finance and professional services 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
Education, health, and social services 69 369,275 36.7 1.6 1.9 1 780 36.0 2.0 2.0 68 368,495 36.7 1.6 1.9
Entertainment and hospitality 3 2,038 31.3 1.6 1.7 3 2,038 31.3 1.6 1.7
Public administration 31 195,299 41.6 2.4 2.0 31 195,299 41.6 2.4 2.0

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

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

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

2021
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)
All industries 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
Primary industries 3 2,953 44.3 5.0 3.5 3 2,953 44.3 5.0 3.5
Utilities 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
Construction 8 148,210 48.0 2.0 2.0 8 148,210 48.0 2.0 2.0
Manufacturing 14 14,007 52.0 4.8 2.3 14 14,007 52.0 4.8 2.3
Wholesale and retail trade 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
Transportation 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
Information and culture 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
Finance and professional services 4 4,482 39.8 0.4 1.5 4 4,482 39.8 0.4 1.5
Education, health, and social services 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
Entertainment and hospitality 4 4,836 36.7 0.1 0.8 4 4,836 36.7 0.1 0.8
Public administration 33 134,202 52.0 1.8 2.1 33 134,202 52.0 1.8 2.1

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

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

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

2022
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)
All industries 109 595,942 40.6 2.9 2.8 30 92,698 47.5 3.4 3.2 79 503,244 39.4 2.8 2.7
Primary industries
Utilities 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9
Construction 3 23,100 36.0 4.3 4.2 3 23,100 36.0 4.3 4.2
Manufacturing 6 7,217 41.6 5.1 3.5 6 7,217 41.6 5.1 3.5
Wholesale and retail trade 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
Transportation 15 39,930 42.2 3.4 2.9 8 20,380 51.7 4.0 3.3 7 19,550 32.3 2.8 2.6
Information and culture 8 14,070 47.7 2.5 2.4 4 9,290 49.3 3.1 2.8 4 4,780 44.7 1.3 1.5
Finance and professional services 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
Education, health, and social services 40 328,193 40.4 2.8 2.9 2 7,970 49.8 3.8 3.7 38 320,223 40.1 2.8 2.8
Entertainment and hospitality 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4
Public administration 24 147,546 38.7 2.3 2.3 24 147,546 38.7 2.3 2.3

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

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

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

2023
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)
All industries 112 498,898 40.6 4.3 3.5 42 94,537 43.0 6.5 4.3 70 404,361 40.0 3.7 3.4
Primary industries 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
Utilities 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
Construction 4 8,472 28.5 6.7 6.6 4 8,472 28.5 6.7 6.6
Manufacturing 9 22,886 37.3 8.9 4.9 9 22,886 37.3 8.9 4.9
Wholesale and retail trade 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
Transportation 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
Information and culture 3 9,761 59.9 1.5 2.5 3 9,761 59.9 1.5 2.5
Finance and professional services 4 3,619 45.8 7.0 4.3 4 3,619 45.8 7.0 4.3
Education, health, and social services 34 260,459 38.3 4.1 3.4 3 4,385 67.9 0.7 1.1 31 256,074 37.8 4.2 3.5
Entertainment and hospitality
Public administration 27 124,532 46.2 2.8 3.1 27 124,532 46.2 2.8 3.1

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

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

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

2024
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)
All industries 69 377,180 39.9 3.4 3.0 17 35,884 33.8 4.6 3.8 52 341,296 40.6 3.3 3.0
Primary industries 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0
Utilities 2 2,210 36.0 3.0 2.7 2 2,210 36.0 3.0 2.7
Construction 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6
Manufacturing 4 3,843 46.4 8.1 4.4 4 3,843 46.4 8.1 4.4
Wholesale and retail trade 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6 1 10,229 36.0 3.0 2.6
Transportation 6 18,586 39.9 5.2 4.2 4 6,355 47.4 6.2 4.1 2 12,231 36.0 4.8 4.3
Information and culture 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
Finance and professional services 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0
Education, health, and social services 29 250,452 38.8 3.0 2.9 2 9,589 33.2 2.0 2.5 27 240,863 39.0 3.1 2.9
Entertainment and hospitality 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7
Public administration 18 70,543 48.0 3.8 3.1 18 70,543 48.0 3.8 3.1

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

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