Major wage settlements by sector and jurisdiction (detailed)

Publication date: January 31, 2025

Table of Contents

Month

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 jurisdictions 7 38,242 47.7 0.8 1.5 2 10,152 49.5 0.0 0.9 5 28,090 47.0 1.1 1.7
Federal jurisdiction 1 500 79.0 0.0 0.8 1 500 79.0 0.0 0.8
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario 1 696 12.0 3.5 3.5 1 696 12.0 3.5 3.5
Manitoba 1 11,000 47.8 2.5 2.8 1 11,000 47.8 2.5 2.8
Saskatchewan
Alberta 4 26,046 48.0 0.0 0.9 1 9,652 48.0 0.0 0.9 3 16,394 48.0 0.0 0.9
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 11 64,952 45.4 3.6 3.0 4 8,939 38.7 5.7 4.2 7 56,013 46.5 3.3 2.8
Federal jurisdiction 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4
Newfoundland and Labrador 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario 5 53,465 45.3 3.7 3.0 2 3,522 28.5 4.8 3.6 3 49,943 46.4 3.6 3.0
Manitoba
Saskatchewan 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7
Alberta 3 8,117 43.1 2.0 2.2 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0 2 4,800 48.0 0.0 0.9
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 12 61,555 44.4 3.9 2.8 2 2,200 25.6 2.4 1.6 10 59,355 45.1 3.9 2.9
Federal jurisdiction 4 11,581 40.4 4.1 2.4 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 1 2,017 36.0 4.8 3.7 1 2,017 36.0 4.8 3.7
Ontario 3 43,002 46.0 4.0 3.1 3 43,002 46.0 4.0 3.1
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 3 4,451 44.2 1.2 1.5 1 1,300 35.0 4.0 2.7 2 3,151 48.0 0.0 0.9
British Columbia 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 13 90,232 35.9 3.3 3.0 13 90,232 35.9 3.3 3.0
Federal jurisdiction
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 1 542 60.0 3.0 2.3 1 542 60.0 3.0 2.3
New Brunswick
Quebec 3 7,400 57.4 6.1 3.7 3 7,400 57.4 6.1 3.7
Ontario 7 77,275 32.9 3.3 3.0 7 77,275 32.9 3.3 3.0
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 2 5,015 48.0 0.0 1.5 2 5,015 48.0 0.0 1.5
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 7 25,461 47.3 3.0 2.9 3 5,370 44.1 4.6 3.4 4 20,091 48.2 2.6 2.8
Federal jurisdiction 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 3,050 36.0 3.0 3.0
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 2 1,801 70.0 6.3 4.1 1 1,300 60.0 8.0 4.6 1 501 96.0 2.0 2.9
Ontario 1 2,500 48.0 3.0 2.6 1 2,500 48.0 3.0 2.6
Manitoba 1 15,400 48.0 2.5 2.8 1 15,400 48.0 2.5 2.8
Saskatchewan 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7
Alberta
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces 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: 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 jurisdictions 9 40,126 39.5 5.1 4.1 5 11,150 20.7 5.2 4.6 4 28,976 46.7 5.0 3.9
Federal jurisdiction 3 9,910 17.9 4.7 4.7 3 9,910 17.9 4.7 4.7
Newfoundland and Labrador 1 500 36.0 5.1 3.6 1 500 36.0 5.1 3.6
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 1 12,471 60.0 6.0 3.9 1 12,471 60.0 6.0 3.9
Ontario 3 13,045 37.4 5.1 4.2 1 740 48.0 10.8 4.1 2 12,305 36.8 4.7 4.3
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 1 4,200 36.0 3.0 3.2 1 4,200 36.0 3.0 3.2
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 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
Federal jurisdiction 2 9,655 48.8 5.5 3.8 1 655 60.0 15.5 5.1 1 9,000 48.0 4.8 3.7
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 2 7,700 68.9 5.5 3.8 2 7,700 68.9 5.5 3.8
Ontario 7 26,662 38.3 3.6 3.1 7 26,662 38.3 3.6 3.1
Manitoba
Saskatchewan 1 9,410 36.0 3.0 2.6 1 9,410 36.0 3.0 2.6
Alberta 2 1,209 36.0 1.5 2.1 2 1,209 36.0 1.5 2.1
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 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
Federal jurisdiction 1 731 36.0 4.0 3.3 1 731 36.0 4.0 3.3
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario 1 1,550 36.0 3.1 2.9 1 1,550 36.0 3.1 2.9
Manitoba 1 16,000 48.0 2.5 3.1 1 16,000 48.0 2.5 3.1
Saskatchewan
Alberta 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 4 19,300 61.8 2.7 2.4 2 4,050 37.6 5.2 4.4 2 15,250 68.3 2.0 1.9
Federal jurisdiction 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2 1 550 48.0 5.0 4.2
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario 2 8,500 36.0 4.2 3.6 1 3,500 36.0 5.3 4.5 1 5,000 36.0 3.5 3.0
Manitoba 1 10,250 84.0 1.2 1.4 1 10,250 84.0 1.2 1.4
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces

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.

October 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 jurisdictions 8 45,176 45.7 3.4 3.6 2 7,296 46.0 3.5 3.1 6 37,880 45.6 3.4 3.7
Federal jurisdiction 2 1,680 39.4 4.2 3.2 1 600 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 1,080 48.0 4.7 3.2
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario 2 10,700 47.5 3.4 2.8 2 10,700 47.5 3.4 2.8
Manitoba 2 25,696 48.0 2.8 4.1 1 6,696 48.0 3.5 3.1 1 19,000 48.0 2.5 4.4
Saskatchewan
Alberta 1 1,100 36.0 3.0 3.0 1 1,100 36.0 3.0 3.0
British Columbia
All territories 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5
Multi-provinces

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 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 jurisdictions 4 4,947 40.7 3.7 3.3 4 4,947 40.7 3.7 3.3
Federal jurisdiction 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 4.8 3.1
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario 1 800 36.0 3.8 3.4 1 800 36.0 3.8 3.4
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 2 3,127 39.6 3.4 3.4 2 3,127 39.6 3.4 3.4
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 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 jurisdictions 9 27,852 35.2 3.7 3.2 3 4,394 48.0 4.0 3.1 6 23,458 32.8 3.7 3.2
Federal jurisdiction 4 9,004 48.0 4.8 3.2 2 2,594 48.0 4.7 3.2 2 6,410 48.0 4.8 3.2
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 1 10,000 24.0 3.0 2.5 1 10,000 24.0 3.0 2.5
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario 1 4,840 12.0 5.0 5.0 1 4,840 12.0 5.0 5.0
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 2 2,208 74.5 0.6 2.0 2 2,208 74.5 0.6 2.0
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces 1 1,800 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 1,800 48.0 3.0 3.0

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

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

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

Quarter

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 jurisdictions 21 111,734 39.8 2.4 2.3 5 8,024 33.8 2.6 2.7 16 103,710 40.3 2.4 2.2
Federal jurisdiction 1 751 24.0 6.8 4.9 1 751 24.0 6.8 4.9
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick 1 6,500 60.0 1.9 2.3 1 6,500 60.0 1.9 2.3
Quebec 3 4,835 54.7 4.6 3.6 1 717 24.0 8.1 5.6 2 4,118 60.0 4.0 3.2
Ontario 12 61,446 35.1 3.4 2.6 2 4,316 35.9 1.6 2.3 10 57,130 35.0 3.6 2.7
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta 1 30,282 48.0 0.0 1.1 1 30,282 48.0 0.0 1.1
British Columbia 2 5,680 14.9 3.2 3.0 2 5,680 14.9 3.2 3.0
All territories
Multi-provinces 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 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.

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 jurisdictions 23 87,089 41.8 2.2 2.5 8 30,295 40.9 3.5 3.5 15 56,794 42.3 1.5 1.9
Federal jurisdiction 4 5,430 49.0 2.8 3.0 3 4,770 50.8 2.7 2.9 1 660 36.0 3.5 3.5
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 2 8,320 37.2 1.8 2.4 2 8,320 37.2 1.8 2.4
New Brunswick 1 850 48.0 0.0 2.0 1 850 48.0 0.0 2.0
Quebec 2 1,650 51.3 2.9 2.7 1 1,025 24.0 3.5 3.5 1 625 96.0 2.0 1.4
Ontario 8 43,575 37.3 3.5 3.3 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2 6 22,475 38.5 2.8 2.6
Manitoba 1 1,200 36.0 2.2 2.2 1 1,200 36.0 2.2 2.2
Saskatchewan 1 600 72.0 0.0 1.2 1 600 72.0 0.0 1.2
Alberta 4 25,464 48.2 0.0 0.9 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3 3 22,664 46.7 0.0 1.0
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 35 138,756 44.7 1.9 1.9 12 43,809 53.9 3.2 2.9 23 94,947 40.4 1.3 1.5
Federal jurisdiction 13 30,144 49.2 3.5 3.0 8 24,579 51.0 3.6 3.1 5 5,565 41.0 3.3 2.7
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 1 3,500 36.0 1.5 2.2 1 3,500 36.0 1.5 2.2
New Brunswick
Quebec 5 45,230 46.4 2.1 2.2 2 16,630 60.0 2.4 2.3 3 28,600 38.5 1.9 2.1
Ontario 5 22,973 37.9 1.2 1.1 1 600 60.0 3.8 3.5 4 22,373 37.3 1.2 1.1
Manitoba 2 3,840 38.5 0.9 0.9 2 3,840 38.5 0.9 0.9
Saskatchewan
Alberta 8 31,069 45.0 0.4 1.1 8 31,069 45.0 0.4 1.1
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces 1 2,000 36.0 5.3 4.3 1 2,000 36.0 5.3 4.3

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

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

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

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 jurisdictions 33 261,567 38.3 4.0 3.7 7 13,824 48.2 4.4 3.7 26 247,743 37.8 4.0 3.7
Federal jurisdiction 5 8,394 49.5 3.6 2.9 4 3,894 51.3 3.6 3.0 1 4,500 48.0 3.5 2.8
Newfoundland and Labrador 2 2,200 48.0 4.1 1.8 2 2,200 48.0 4.1 1.8
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 1 604 36.0 1.5 2.5 1 604 36.0 1.5 2.5
New Brunswick
Quebec 5 10,369 57.5 3.1 2.6 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2 3 7,809 61.9 2.0 2.0
Ontario 11 133,244 37.4 4.3 3.9 1 7,370 48.0 4.1 3.9 10 125,874 36.8 4.3 3.9
Manitoba 1 4,600 48.0 1.7 2.6 1 4,600 48.0 1.7 2.6
Saskatchewan
Alberta 4 6,374 36.9 2.1 1.4 4 6,374 36.9 2.1 1.4
British Columbia 4 95,782 36.0 4.1 3.8 4 95,782 36.0 4.1 3.8
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 22 37,174 44.1 2.7 3.1 7 11,386 52.5 1.6 2.7 15 25,788 40.4 3.1 3.3
Federal jurisdiction 5 11,340 55.9 1.3 2.6 4 9,390 55.0 1.0 2.5 1 1,950 60.0 2.8 2.9
Newfoundland and Labrador 1 1,330 60.0 0.0 2.4 1 1,330 60.0 0.0 2.4
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 1 1,000 36.0 1.5 2.2 1 1,000 36.0 1.5 2.2
New Brunswick
Quebec 1 718 48.0 3.0 2.6 1 718 48.0 3.0 2.6
Ontario 5 4,891 41.1 2.8 2.8 2 1,246 36.0 4.7 4.1 3 3,645 42.8 2.2 2.4
Manitoba
Saskatchewan 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
Alberta 2 3,540 36.3 0.8 1.5 2 3,540 36.3 0.8 1.5
British Columbia 6 13,605 36.0 4.5 4.2 6 13,605 36.0 4.5 4.2
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 37 183,123 39.1 3.3 3.1 17 33,611 31.0 6.8 4.8 20 149,512 40.9 2.5 2.8
Federal jurisdiction 14 82,784 43.9 3.8 3.4 9 18,021 29.8 7.4 4.5 5 64,763 47.9 2.8 3.0
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 1 1,180 44.0 1.5 1.8 1 1,180 44.0 1.5 1.8
New Brunswick
Quebec 2 3,571 43.9 3.3 2.3 1 1,554 69.8 4.2 2.0 1 2,017 24.0 2.6 2.5
Ontario 10 74,425 35.5 2.2 2.5 2 1,764 42.8 4.1 3.1 8 72,661 35.4 2.1 2.5
Manitoba 2 2,300 36.3 9.3 5.1 2 2,300 36.3 9.3 5.1
Saskatchewan
Alberta 5 10,249 30.9 5.4 5.3 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1 3 3,277 45.5 1.5 1.3
British Columbia 1 1,540 36.0 2.3 4.0 1 1,540 36.0 2.3 4.0
All territories 1 4,074 36.0 4.5 3.5 1 4,074 36.0 4.5 3.5
Multi-provinces 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 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 jurisdictions 34 135,084 34.0 6.1 4.6 10 20,944 45.2 6.3 4.8 24 114,140 32.0 6.0 4.6
Federal jurisdiction 10 33,836 48.2 3.0 3.7 6 12,841 50.0 5.1 4.8 4 20,995 47.0 1.7 3.0
Newfoundland and Labrador 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 3 2,965 47.9 4.7 4.3 1 515 60.0 6.5 3.9 2 2,450 45.3 4.3 4.4
Ontario 11 88,690 27.6 7.6 5.1 2 6,975 36.1 9.2 5.0 9 81,715 26.9 7.5 5.1
Manitoba 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
Saskatchewan
Alberta 4 4,243 40.6 2.6 2.5 1 613 36.0 0.0 1.1 3 3,630 41.3 3.0 2.7
British Columbia 4 3,200 36.4 5.0 3.8 4 3,200 36.4 5.0 3.8
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 26 162,238 48.7 4.0 3.1 9 33,696 55.8 7.6 3.8 17 128,542 46.8 3.0 2.9
Federal jurisdiction 2 13,941 48.6 3.1 3.4 1 681 60.0 5.0 4.0 1 13,260 48.0 3.0 3.4
Newfoundland and Labrador 1 6,500 48.0 2.0 2.5 1 6,500 48.0 2.0 2.5
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 2 2,225 66.6 10.0 3.4 2 2,225 66.6 10.0 3.4
Ontario 12 119,178 46.2 4.4 3.3 5 21,979 46.0 10.0 4.8 7 97,199 46.3 3.1 3.0
Manitoba 2 9,696 78.6 3.4 1.8 2 9,696 78.6 3.4 1.8
Saskatchewan
Alberta 6 9,998 46.1 0.3 1.2 1 1,340 48.0 0.0 0.8 5 8,658 45.8 0.4 1.3
British Columbia 1 700 36.0 5.0 4.3 1 700 36.0 5.0 4.3
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 30 164,749 45.6 3.1 2.6 8 21,291 42.5 2.6 2.4 22 143,458 46.0 3.1 2.6
Federal jurisdiction 6 14,181 44.7 4.6 2.7 3 3,500 50.4 4.9 3.3 3 10,681 42.8 4.5 2.6
Newfoundland and Labrador 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 1 2,017 36.0 4.8 3.7 1 2,017 36.0 4.8 3.7
Ontario 9 97,163 45.4 3.9 3.0 2 3,522 28.5 4.8 3.6 7 93,641 46.0 3.8 3.0
Manitoba 1 11,000 47.8 2.5 2.8 1 11,000 47.8 2.5 2.8
Saskatchewan 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7
Alberta 10 38,614 46.5 0.6 1.3 3 14,269 44.0 1.5 1.8 7 24,345 48.0 0.0 0.9
British Columbia 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 29 155,819 38.7 3.7 3.3 8 16,520 28.3 5.0 4.2 21 139,299 39.9 3.6 3.2
Federal jurisdiction 4 12,960 22.2 4.3 4.3 4 12,960 22.2 4.3 4.3
Newfoundland and Labrador 1 500 36.0 5.1 3.6 1 500 36.0 5.1 3.6
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 1 542 60.0 3.0 2.3 1 542 60.0 3.0 2.3
New Brunswick
Quebec 6 21,672 60.0 6.1 3.8 1 1,300 60.0 8.0 4.6 5 20,372 60.0 5.9 3.8
Ontario 11 92,820 33.9 3.5 3.2 1 740 48.0 10.8 4.1 10 92,080 33.8 3.5 3.2
Manitoba 1 15,400 48.0 2.5 2.8 1 15,400 48.0 2.5 2.8
Saskatchewan 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7
Alberta 3 9,215 42.5 1.4 2.2 3 9,215 42.5 1.4 2.2
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces 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: 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 jurisdictions 22 92,967 48.2 3.5 3.0 4 5,455 40.1 6.4 4.4 18 87,512 48.7 3.3 2.9
Federal jurisdiction 4 10,936 47.9 5.4 3.8 2 1,205 54.5 10.7 4.7 2 9,731 47.1 4.7 3.7
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec 2 7,700 68.9 5.5 3.8 2 7,700 68.9 5.5 3.8
Ontario 10 36,712 37.7 3.8 3.2 1 3,500 36.0 5.3 4.5 9 33,212 37.9 3.6 3.1
Manitoba 2 26,250 62.1 2.0 2.4 2 26,250 62.1 2.0 2.4
Saskatchewan 1 9,410 36.0 3.0 2.6 1 9,410 36.0 3.0 2.6
Alberta 3 1,959 36.0 2.9 2.7 1 750 36.0 5.0 3.7 2 1,209 36.0 1.5 2.1
British Columbia
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 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 jurisdictions 21 77,975 41.6 3.5 3.4 5 11,690 46.8 3.7 3.1 16 66,285 40.7 3.5 3.5
Federal jurisdiction 7 11,704 46.8 4.7 3.2 3 3,194 43.5 4.4 3.2 4 8,510 48.0 4.8 3.2
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 1 10,000 24.0 3.0 2.5 1 10,000 24.0 3.0 2.5
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario 4 16,340 36.4 3.9 3.5 4 16,340 36.4 3.9 3.5
Manitoba 2 25,696 48.0 2.8 4.1 1 6,696 48.0 3.5 3.1 1 19,000 48.0 2.5 4.4
Saskatchewan
Alberta 5 6,435 50.9 2.3 2.8 5 6,435 50.9 2.3 2.8
British Columbia
All territories 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5
Multi-provinces 1 1,800 48.0 3.0 3.0 1 1,800 48.0 3.0 3.0

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

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

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

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 jurisdictions 246 760,328 42.8 1.0 1.2 96 190,900 51.0 2.2 1.8 150 569,428 40.0 0.6 1.0
Federal jurisdiction 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
Newfoundland and Labrador 1 550 36.0 2.4 2.3 1 550 36.0 2.4 2.3
Prince Edward Island 1 1,210 48.0 1.5 2.4 1 1,210 48.0 1.5 2.4
Nova Scotia 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
New Brunswick 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
Quebec 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
Ontario 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
Manitoba 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
Saskatchewan 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
Alberta 40 72,690 38.0 2.6 1.6 19 32,750 42.5 3.6 1.3 21 39,940 34.2 1.9 1.9
British Columbia 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
All territories 1 800 36.0 1.5 1.7 1 800 36.0 1.5 1.7
Multi-provinces 2 3,260 41.6 2.4 2.1 2 3,260 41.6 2.4 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.

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 jurisdictions 283 1,055,680 47.2 1.0 1.4 126 240,615 46.0 1.6 1.6 157 815,065 47.5 0.8 1.3
Federal jurisdiction 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
Newfoundland and Labrador 1 1,400 42.9 1.7 1.6 1 1,400 42.9 1.7 1.6
Prince Edward Island 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
Nova Scotia 1 690 36.0 2.0 1.7 1 690 36.0 2.0 1.7
New Brunswick 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
Quebec 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
Ontario 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
Manitoba 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
Saskatchewan 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
Alberta 31 69,250 31.6 1.5 1.4 13 20,240 33.3 0.4 0.6 18 49,010 30.8 2.0 1.8
British Columbia 23 68,550 52.9 0.5 1.3 9 8,950 43.0 0.9 1.3 14 59,600 54.4 0.5 1.3
All territories 2 7,050 41.6 2.0 1.6 2 7,050 41.6 2.0 1.6
Multi-provinces 1 2,000 36.0 2.2 2.2 1 2,000 36.0 2.2 2.2

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.

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 jurisdictions 222 867,552 39.8 1.7 1.7 74 192,918 45.0 2.6 2.0 148 674,634 38.3 1.4 1.7
Federal jurisdiction 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
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 2 16,800 58.7 0.0 0.9 2 16,800 58.7 0.0 0.9
New Brunswick 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
Quebec 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
Ontario 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
Manitoba 5 11,178 61.6 0.3 1.9 5 11,178 61.6 0.3 1.9
Saskatchewan 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
Alberta 35 69,600 26.1 0.6 0.7 9 16,220 31.6 -0.1 0.4 26 53,380 24.4 0.9 0.7
British Columbia 27 40,741 43.0 1.3 1.9 16 29,011 42.1 1.2 1.9 11 11,730 45.2 1.8 1.9
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 221 739,883 42.8 1.4 1.4 79 217,423 47.3 2.2 1.8 142 522,460 40.9 1.0 1.2
Federal jurisdiction 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
Newfoundland and Labrador 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
Prince Edward Island 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 1.5 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 1.5
Nova Scotia 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
New Brunswick 1 550 48.0 2.5 2.5 1 550 48.0 2.5 2.5
Quebec 33 155,597 54.0 1.8 1.7 12 101,573 52.6 2.2 1.7 21 54,024 56.6 1.1 1.6
Ontario 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
Manitoba 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
Saskatchewan 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
Alberta 33 139,908 35.6 0.3 0.2 5 5,630 40.8 1.4 1.4 28 134,278 35.4 0.2 0.2
British Columbia 16 75,880 36.6 2.0 2.1 9 16,680 38.2 2.2 2.3 7 59,200 36.1 2.0 2.0
All territories 1 710 48.0 1.0 1.5 1 710 48.0 1.0 1.5
Multi-provinces 2 2,940 38.8 1.5 1.0 2 2,940 38.8 1.5 1.0

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.

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 jurisdictions 261 670,614 42.9 1.8 1.9 93 179,388 43.1 2.2 2.2 168 491,226 42.8 1.7 1.7
Federal jurisdiction 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
Newfoundland and Labrador 4 8,580 48.0 0.0 0.2 4 8,580 48.0 0.0 0.2
Prince Edward Island 4 5,520 38.5 2.0 2.0 4 5,520 38.5 2.0 2.0
Nova Scotia 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
New Brunswick 3 1,950 36.0 1.9 2.1 3 1,950 36.0 1.9 2.1
Quebec 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
Ontario 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
Manitoba 2 2,683 47.8 0.0 1.1 2 2,683 47.8 0.0 1.1
Saskatchewan 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
Alberta 47 76,170 32.4 0.2 0.5 12 13,240 36.8 1.6 1.5 35 62,930 31.5 -0.1 0.3
British Columbia 38 159,054 38.1 2.0 2.0 8 19,400 51.5 1.6 1.8 30 139,654 36.2 2.0 2.0
All territories 3 8,650 47.1 1.0 1.6 3 8,650 47.1 1.0 1.6
Multi-provinces 2 3,020 42.1 2.2 2.0 2 3,020 42.1 2.2 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.

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 jurisdictions 171 781,180 41.2 1.8 1.9 56 128,382 48.2 1.9 1.8 115 652,798 39.8 1.8 2.0
Federal jurisdiction 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
Newfoundland and Labrador 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
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 1 9,300 48.0 2.0 1.7 1 9,300 48.0 2.0 1.7
New Brunswick
Quebec 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
Ontario 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
Manitoba 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
Saskatchewan 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
Alberta 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
British Columbia 43 104,187 38.3 1.9 2.0 10 15,340 48.5 1.8 1.9 33 88,847 36.6 1.9 2.0
All territories
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 157 924,845 42.5 1.9 1.9 51 198,500 48.1 2.1 2.0 106 726,345 40.9 1.8 1.9
Federal jurisdiction 24 76,715 54.3 1.7 2.2 15 20,368 50.0 1.5 1.8 9 56,347 55.9 1.8 2.3
Newfoundland and Labrador 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
Prince Edward Island 1 1,000 36.0 3.3 1.9 1 1,000 36.0 3.3 1.9
Nova Scotia 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
New Brunswick 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
Quebec 55 673,741 40.3 2.0 2.0 14 154,723 48.5 2.2 2.1 41 519,018 37.9 2.0 2.0
Ontario 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
Manitoba 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
Saskatchewan 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
Alberta 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
British Columbia 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
All territories 1 5,262 24.0 1.5 1.5 1 5,262 24.0 1.5 1.5
Multi-provinces

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 jurisdictions 112 599,146 40.6 3.0 2.8 32 95,952 47.3 3.4 3.2 80 503,194 39.3 2.9 2.8
Federal jurisdiction 23 44,719 48.8 3.5 3.0 16 33,994 50.4 3.5 3.1 7 10,725 43.7 3.4 2.8
Newfoundland and Labrador 2 2,200 48.0 4.1 1.8 2 2,200 48.0 4.1 1.8
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 4 12,424 36.8 1.7 2.3 4 12,424 36.8 1.7 2.3
New Brunswick 2 7,350 58.6 1.7 2.2 2 7,350 58.6 1.7 2.2
Quebec 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
Ontario 36 261,238 36.9 3.7 3.3 6 33,386 39.1 3.8 3.9 30 227,852 36.6 3.7 3.2
Manitoba 4 9,640 42.7 1.4 1.8 4 9,640 42.7 1.4 1.8
Saskatchewan 1 600 72.0 0.0 1.2 1 600 72.0 0.0 1.2
Alberta 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
British Columbia 6 101,462 34.8 4.0 3.8 6 101,462 34.8 4.0 3.8
All territories
Multi-provinces 2 4,240 36.0 3.3 3.0 2 4,240 36.0 3.3 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.

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 jurisdictions 119 517,619 41.1 4.2 3.5 43 99,637 44.8 6.4 4.2 76 417,982 40.3 3.6 3.3
Federal jurisdiction 31 141,901 46.4 3.3 3.4 20 40,933 42.4 5.2 4.1 11 100,968 48.0 2.6 3.1
Newfoundland and Labrador 3 8,580 49.9 1.7 2.4 3 8,580 49.9 1.7 2.4
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 2 2,180 40.3 1.5 2.0 2 2,180 40.3 1.5 2.0
New Brunswick
Quebec 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
Ontario 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
Manitoba 5 13,396 66.9 4.3 2.6 4 11,996 70.5 4.6 2.4 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
Saskatchewan 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
Alberta 17 28,030 38.5 2.6 2.9 4 8,925 28.4 5.6 5.7 13 19,105 43.1 1.1 1.6
British Columbia 12 19,045 36.1 4.4 4.1 12 19,045 36.1 4.4 4.1
All territories 1 4,074 36.0 4.5 3.5 1 4,074 36.0 4.5 3.5
Multi-provinces 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 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 jurisdictions 102 491,510 43.3 3.4 3.0 25 54,956 38.9 3.9 3.3 77 436,554 43.8 3.4 3.0
Federal jurisdiction 21 49,781 40.0 4.7 3.5 12 20,859 32.0 4.8 4.0 9 28,922 45.8 4.7 3.1
Newfoundland and Labrador 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
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia 2 10,542 25.9 3.0 2.5 2 10,542 25.9 3.0 2.5
New Brunswick
Quebec 9 31,389 60.6 5.8 3.8 1 1,300 60.0 8.0 4.6 8 30,089 60.6 5.7 3.8
Ontario 34 243,035 39.2 3.7 3.1 4 7,762 33.7 5.6 4.0 30 235,273 39.4 3.7 3.1
Manitoba 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
Saskatchewan 3 11,620 36.0 3.0 2.6 3 11,620 36.0 3.0 2.6
Alberta 21 56,223 46.0 1.0 1.6 4 15,019 43.6 1.7 1.9 17 41,204 46.9 0.7 1.6
British Columbia 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0
All territories 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5 1 6,000 36.0 6.0 3.5
Multi-provinces 2 2,820 48.0 3.7 3.0 2 2,820 48.0 3.7 3.0

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

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