Major wage settlements by sector and quarter

Publication date: August 31, 2024

Table of Contents

Industry

All industries
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 45 366,940 44.1 1.9 2.0 15 160,044 48.1 2.1 2.1 30 206,896 41.0 1.7 2.0
Q4 2021 34 406,318 37.1 2.1 2.0 8 8,976 55.7 5.1 2.7 26 397,342 36.6 2.0 2.0
Q1 2022 20 110,184 39.9 2.0 1.8 5 8,024 33.8 2.6 2.7 15 102,160 40.3 1.9 1.7
Q2 2022 21 82,339 42.3 2.3 2.6 7 29,695 40.3 3.5 3.6 14 52,644 43.4 1.5 2.0
Q3 2022 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
Q4 2022 24 183,429 34.9 4.0 3.6 6 6,410 48.4 4.8 3.5 18 177,019 34.4 4.0 3.6
Q1 2023 23 98,934 46.6 3.7 3.7 8 18,756 50.7 2.6 3.2 15 80,178 45.6 4.0 3.9
Q2 2023 35 181,787 39.1 3.2 3.1 15 32,275 30.4 6.6 4.8 20 149,512 40.9 2.5 2.8
Q3 2023 32 128,548 33.4 6.3 4.7 9 20,331 45.5 6.5 4.9 23 108,217 31.1 6.3 4.6
Q4 2023 21 148,454 47.0 4.3 3.2 8 27,000 48.0 9.2 4.4 13 121,454 46.7 3.2 3.0
Q1 2024 21 96,534 44.3 3.9 2.9 7 11,639 37.9 4.8 3.5 14 84,895 45.1 3.7 2.9
Q2 2024 25 143,506 36.1 3.5 3.2 8 23,190 29.8 4.0 3.7 17 120,316 37.3 3.4 3.1

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.

Primary industries
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 2 2,403 46.2 5.4 3.6 2 2,403 46.2 5.4 3.6
Q4 2021
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
Q2 2023
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0 1 3,317 36.0 5.0 4.0
Q2 2024

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.

Utilities
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 2 3,775 33.1 1.1 1.1 2 3,775 33.1 1.1 1.1
Q4 2021 1 690 36.0 1.5 1.4 1 690 36.0 1.5 1.4
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
Q3 2022 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9 1 635 35.9 0.0 0.9
Q4 2022
Q1 2023 1 948 36.0 3.0 2.8 1 948 36.0 3.0 2.8
Q2 2023 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
Q3 2023 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8 1 5,106 30.0 4.5 4.8
Q4 2023 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5 1 3,220 24.0 3.7 3.5
Q1 2024 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7
Q2 2024 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 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.

Construction
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 4 144,940 48.0 2.1 2.1 4 144,940 48.0 2.1 2.1
Q4 2021
Q1 2022
Q2 2022 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2
Q3 2022 1 2,000 36.0 5.3 4.3 1 2,000 36.0 5.3 4.3
Q4 2022
Q1 2023 1 650 36.0 5.3 5.1 1 650 36.0 5.3 5.1
Q2 2023 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1 2 6,972 24.0 7.2 7.1
Q3 2023 1 850 60.0 4.0 3.8 1 850 60.0 4.0 3.8
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6 1 700 48.0 2.8 2.6

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

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

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

Manufacturing
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 2 2,308 48.6 3.7 1.9 2 2,308 48.6 3.7 1.9
Q4 2021 4 5,201 59.7 7.5 3.1 4 5,201 59.7 7.5 3.1
Q1 2022 2 3,427 33.4 2.3 2.6 2 3,427 33.4 2.3 2.6
Q2 2022
Q3 2022 2 1,230 60.0 10.1 4.6 2 1,230 60.0 10.1 4.6
Q4 2022 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2 2 2,560 43.9 6.5 4.2
Q1 2023 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0 1 596 36.0 3.9 3.0
Q2 2023 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5
Q3 2023 3 7,490 37.7 9.0 4.9 3 7,490 37.7 9.0 4.9
Q4 2023 3 13,000 36.4 9.8 5.2 3 13,000 36.4 9.8 5.2
Q1 2024 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6 1 1,303 36.0 7.8 4.6
Q2 2024 3 2,540 51.8 8.2 4.3 3 2,540 51.8 8.2 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.

Wholesale and retail trade
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021
Q4 2021 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
Q1 2022 1 6,990 36.0 11.9 4.5 1 6,990 36.0 11.9 4.5
Q2 2022 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3 1 2,800 61.0 0.0 0.3
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
Q4 2023 3 11,979 60.0 9.8 4.0 3 11,979 60.0 9.8 4.0
Q1 2024
Q2 2024

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.

Transportation
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 3 44,073 25.4 2.0 2.0 2 2,073 54.0 1.5 1.7 1 42,000 24.0 2.0 2.0
Q4 2021 1 650 60.0 0.0 1.1 1 650 60.0 0.0 1.1
Q1 2022 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
Q2 2022 2 1,445 68.8 3.3 3.2 2 1,445 68.8 3.3 3.2
Q3 2022 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
Q4 2022 3 3,250 54.3 4.0 3.2 3 3,250 54.3 4.0 3.2
Q1 2023 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
Q2 2023 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
Q3 2023 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
Q4 2023 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
Q1 2024 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4 1 2,100 60.0 8.2 5.4
Q2 2024 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

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.

Information and culture
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 3 4,838 44.7 1.6 1.9 2 4,020 46.5 1.5 1.8 1 818 36.0 2.0 2.0
Q4 2021
Q1 2022 1 600 60.0 1.8 1.8 1 600 60.0 1.8 1.8
Q2 2022 1 3,700 48.1 3.2 3.2 1 3,700 48.1 3.2 3.2
Q3 2022 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
Q4 2022 1 600 36.0 2.0 2.0 1 600 36.0 2.0 2.0
Q1 2023 1 6,918 63.0 0.0 2.2 1 6,918 63.0 0.0 2.2
Q2 2023 1 2,160 48.1 3.2 3.2 1 2,160 48.1 3.2 3.2
Q3 2023 1 683 66.0 11.8 3.6 1 683 66.0 11.8 3.6
Q4 2023
Q1 2024 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
Q2 2024 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1

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

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

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

Finance and professional services
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 2 3,200 38.6 0.4 1.6 2 3,200 38.6 0.4 1.6
Q4 2021 1 725 48.0 1.0 1.8 1 725 48.0 1.0 1.8
Q1 2022 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8
Q2 2022 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
Q3 2022 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
Q4 2022
Q1 2023 1 635 36.0 4.5 4.2 1 635 36.0 4.5 4.2
Q2 2023 3 2,984 47.8 9.3 5.2 3 2,984 47.8 9.3 5.2
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0 1 900 12.0 0.0 0.0
Q2 2024 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0 1 8,510 12.0 5.0 5.0

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.

Education, health, and social services
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 18 110,021 36.0 1.9 2.0 18 110,021 36.0 1.9 2.0
Q4 2021 19 383,750 36.1 2.0 2.0 19 383,750 36.1 2.0 2.0
Q1 2022 8 49,940 47.0 0.8 1.4 8 49,940 47.0 0.8 1.4
Q2 2022 8 37,114 43.6 1.6 2.0 8 37,114 43.6 1.6 2.0
Q3 2022 9 52,254 42.3 0.6 1.2 9 52,254 42.3 0.6 1.2
Q4 2022 8 111,951 31.0 4.4 3.9 8 111,951 31.0 4.4 3.9
Q1 2023 10 78,998 46.1 4.3 4.1 1 7,370 48.0 4.1 3.9 9 71,628 45.9 4.3 4.1
Q2 2023 11 73,745 36.5 1.9 2.3 11 73,745 36.5 1.9 2.3
Q3 2023 8 74,976 25.9 7.8 5.2 8 74,976 25.9 7.8 5.2
Q4 2023 5 92,065 48.3 3.2 2.9 1 1,340 48.0 0.0 0.8 4 90,725 48.3 3.2 2.9
Q1 2024 8 63,698 44.9 3.8 2.9 1 2,219 24.0 3.0 3.0 7 61,479 45.7 3.9 2.9
Q2 2024 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

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.

Entertainment and hospitality
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 1 1,100 84.0 0.0 1.9 1 1,100 84.0 0.0 1.9
Q4 2021
Q1 2022 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4 1 1,606 36.0 3.0 3.4
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024

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.

Public administration
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 8 50,282 66.9 1.1 2.2 8 50,282 66.9 1.1 2.2
Q4 2021 5 12,102 51.2 2.7 2.1 5 12,102 51.2 2.7 2.1
Q1 2022 3 28,630 36.0 1.1 1.1 3 28,630 36.0 1.1 1.1
Q2 2022 3 13,425 40.4 1.0 1.8 3 13,425 40.4 1.0 1.8
Q3 2022 4 32,913 37.2 2.1 1.9 4 32,913 37.2 2.1 1.9
Q4 2022 10 65,068 40.2 3.3 3.1 10 65,068 40.2 3.3 3.1
Q1 2023 4 5,010 48.7 2.2 2.5 4 5,010 48.7 2.2 2.5
Q2 2023 4 67,125 47.3 2.9 3.1 4 67,125 47.3 2.9 3.1
Q3 2023 12 25,785 45.1 2.5 2.9 12 25,785 45.1 2.5 2.9
Q4 2023 7 26,612 44.0 3.0 3.2 7 26,612 44.0 3.0 3.2
Q1 2024 5 18,296 45.9 3.4 3.0 5 18,296 45.9 3.4 3.0
Q2 2024 5 15,726 47.3 2.8 2.7 5 15,726 47.3 2.8 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.

Jurisdiction

All jurisdictions
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 45 366,940 44.1 1.9 2.0 15 160,044 48.1 2.1 2.1 30 206,896 41.0 1.7 2.0
Q4 2021 34 406,318 37.1 2.1 2.0 8 8,976 55.7 5.1 2.7 26 397,342 36.6 2.0 2.0
Q1 2022 20 110,184 39.9 2.0 1.8 5 8,024 33.8 2.6 2.7 15 102,160 40.3 1.9 1.7
Q2 2022 21 82,339 42.3 2.3 2.6 7 29,695 40.3 3.5 3.6 14 52,644 43.4 1.5 2.0
Q3 2022 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
Q4 2022 24 183,429 34.9 4.0 3.6 6 6,410 48.4 4.8 3.5 18 177,019 34.4 4.0 3.6
Q1 2023 23 98,934 46.6 3.7 3.7 8 18,756 50.7 2.6 3.2 15 80,178 45.6 4.0 3.9
Q2 2023 35 181,787 39.1 3.2 3.1 15 32,275 30.4 6.6 4.8 20 149,512 40.9 2.5 2.8
Q3 2023 32 128,548 33.4 6.3 4.7 9 20,331 45.5 6.5 4.9 23 108,217 31.1 6.3 4.6
Q4 2023 21 148,454 47.0 4.3 3.2 8 27,000 48.0 9.2 4.4 13 121,454 46.7 3.2 3.0
Q1 2024 21 96,534 44.3 3.9 2.9 7 11,639 37.9 4.8 3.5 14 84,895 45.1 3.7 2.9
Q2 2024 25 143,506 36.1 3.5 3.2 8 23,190 29.8 4.0 3.7 17 120,316 37.3 3.4 3.1

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.

Federal jurisdiction
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 9 72,561 42.7 1.4 2.2 6 8,973 44.9 1.0 1.7 3 63,588 42.4 1.4 2.3
Q4 2021 3 9,999 48.8 2.5 1.9 2 1,375 53.7 0.5 1.5 1 8,624 48.0 2.8 2.0
Q1 2022 1 751 24.0 6.8 4.9 1 751 24.0 6.8 4.9
Q2 2022 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
Q3 2022 11 26,934 50.0 3.6 3.0 6 21,369 52.3 3.7 3.1 5 5,565 41.0 3.3 2.7
Q4 2022 5 8,350 49.6 3.6 2.9 4 3,850 51.5 3.7 3.0 1 4,500 48.0 3.5 2.8
Q1 2023 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
Q2 2023 14 82,948 43.9 3.9 3.4 9 18,185 29.7 7.7 4.6 5 64,763 47.9 2.8 3.0
Q3 2023 9 27,913 48.2 3.3 3.8 6 12,841 50.0 5.1 4.8 3 15,072 46.6 1.7 3.0
Q4 2023 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
Q1 2024 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
Q2 2024 3 12,260 20.0 4.4 4.4 3 12,260 20.0 4.4 4.4

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.

Newfoundland and Labrador
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021
Q4 2021
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022 2 2,200 48.0 4.1 1.8 2 2,200 48.0 4.1 1.8
Q1 2023 1 1,330 60.0 0.0 2.4 1 1,330 60.0 0.0 2.4
Q2 2023
Q3 2023 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0
Q4 2023 1 6,500 48.0 2.0 2.5 1 6,500 48.0 2.0 2.5
Q1 2024 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0 1 750 48.0 2.0 2.0
Q2 2024 1 500 36.0 5.1 3.6 1 500 36.0 5.1 3.6

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.

Prince Edward Island
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021
Q4 2021
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024

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.

Nova Scotia
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 3 19,000 36.0 1.5 1.8 3 19,000 36.0 1.5 1.8
Q4 2021
Q1 2022
Q2 2022 2 8,320 37.2 1.8 2.4 2 8,320 37.2 1.8 2.4
Q3 2022 1 3,500 36.0 1.5 2.2 1 3,500 36.0 1.5 2.2
Q4 2022 1 604 36.0 1.5 2.5 1 604 36.0 1.5 2.5
Q1 2023 1 1,000 36.0 1.5 2.2 1 1,000 36.0 1.5 2.2
Q2 2023 1 1,180 44.0 1.5 1.8 1 1,180 44.0 1.5 1.8
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024

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.

New Brunswick
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021
Q4 2021 2 3,080 60.0 2.7 2.7 2 3,080 60.0 2.7 2.7
Q1 2022 1 6,500 60.0 1.9 2.3 1 6,500 60.0 1.9 2.3
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024

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.

Quebec
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 23 252,939 45.3 2.1 2.0 7 148,541 48.4 2.1 2.1 16 104,398 41.0 2.0 2.0
Q4 2021 21 385,303 36.2 2.0 2.0 2 2,738 53.5 6.2 2.9 19 382,565 36.1 2.0 2.0
Q1 2022 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
Q2 2022 3 3,350 55.7 2.5 2.5 1 1,025 24.0 3.5 3.5 2 2,325 69.7 2.0 2.1
Q3 2022 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
Q4 2022 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
Q1 2023 1 718 48.0 3.0 2.6 1 718 48.0 3.0 2.6
Q2 2023 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
Q3 2023 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
Q4 2023 2 2,225 66.6 10.0 3.4 2 2,225 66.6 10.0 3.4
Q1 2024
Q2 2024 5 9,201 59.9 6.2 3.8 1 1,300 60.0 8.0 4.6 4 7,901 59.9 5.9 3.7

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.

Ontario
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 6 12,585 51.8 1.6 1.6 2 2,530 40.9 1.5 1.5 4 10,055 54.6 1.7 1.6
Q4 2021 4 4,083 52.5 2.1 2.0 2 2,400 48.1 2.5 2.3 2 1,683 58.7 1.4 1.6
Q1 2022 11 59,896 35.1 2.6 1.7 2 4,316 35.9 1.6 2.3 9 55,580 35.0 2.7 1.7
Q2 2022 7 38,575 37.5 3.8 3.6 2 21,100 36.0 4.2 4.2 5 17,475 39.3 3.2 3.0
Q3 2022 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
Q4 2022 5 61,200 26.7 4.3 3.8 5 61,200 26.7 4.3 3.8
Q1 2023 7 67,261 47.5 4.3 4.0 3 8,616 46.3 4.2 3.9 4 58,645 47.7 4.3 4.1
Q2 2023 9 73,925 35.4 2.1 2.5 1 1,264 36.0 3.0 2.7 8 72,661 35.4 2.1 2.5
Q3 2023 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
Q4 2023 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
Q1 2024 7 60,162 44.0 4.2 3.1 2 3,522 28.5 4.8 3.6 5 56,640 44.9 4.2 3.1
Q2 2024 11 99,385 34.0 3.4 3.1 2 8,110 37.1 2.6 2.6 9 91,275 33.7 3.5 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.

Manitoba
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 1 2,875 36.0 1.5 1.2 1 2,875 36.0 1.5 1.2
Q4 2021
Q1 2022
Q2 2022 1 1,200 36.0 2.2 2.2 1 1,200 36.0 2.2 2.2
Q3 2022 2 3,840 38.5 0.9 0.9 2 3,840 38.5 0.9 0.9
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5 1 1,300 36.3 3.0 3.5
Q3 2023 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0 1 1,400 36.0 2.0 4.0
Q4 2023 1 3,000 60.0 8.4 2.8 1 3,000 60.0 8.4 2.8
Q1 2024 1 11,000 47.8 2.5 2.8 1 11,000 47.8 2.5 2.8
Q2 2024 1 11,000 48.0 2.5 2.8 1 11,000 48.0 2.5 2.8

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.

Saskatchewan
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021
Q4 2021
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9 1 750 48.0 3.5 2.9
Q2 2023
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 520 36.0 3.0 2.7
Q2 2024 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 2.7 1 1,690 36.0 3.0 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.

Alberta
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 1 900 24.0 0.0 0.9 1 900 24.0 0.0 0.9
Q4 2021 3 3,153 59.9 7.3 2.9 2 2,463 66.6 8.9 3.3 1 690 36.0 1.5 1.4
Q1 2022 1 30,282 48.0 0.0 1.1 1 30,282 48.0 0.0 1.1
Q2 2022 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
Q3 2022 8 31,069 45.0 0.4 1.1 8 31,069 45.0 0.4 1.1
Q4 2022 4 6,374 36.9 2.1 1.4 4 6,374 36.9 2.1 1.4
Q1 2023 2 3,540 36.3 0.8 1.5 2 3,540 36.3 0.8 1.5
Q2 2023 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
Q3 2023 3 3,630 41.4 3.0 2.7 3 3,630 41.4 3.0 2.7
Q4 2023 2 2,910 41.5 1.1 2.0 1 1,340 48.0 0.0 0.8 1 1,570 36.0 2.0 3.0
Q1 2024 4 9,417 42.0 2.3 2.2 2 4,617 35.7 4.7 3.6 2 4,800 48.0 0.0 0.9
Q2 2024 2 8,450 42.0 1.5 2.4 2 8,450 42.0 1.5 2.4

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.

British Columbia
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 1 818 36.0 2.0 2.0 1 818 36.0 2.0 2.0
Q4 2021 1 700 24.0 2.0 2.0 1 700 24.0 2.0 2.0
Q1 2022 2 5,680 14.9 3.2 3.0 2 5,680 14.9 3.2 3.0
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022 2 94,332 36.0 4.1 3.8 2 94,332 36.0 4.1 3.8
Q1 2023 5 12,995 36.0 4.5 4.2 5 12,995 36.0 4.5 4.2
Q2 2023 1 1,540 36.0 2.3 4.0 1 1,540 36.0 2.3 4.0
Q3 2023 4 3,200 36.4 5.0 3.8 4 3,200 36.4 5.0 3.8
Q4 2023 1 700 36.0 5.0 4.3 1 700 36.0 5.0 4.3
Q1 2024 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0 1 504 36.0 3.2 4.0
Q2 2024

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.

All territories
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021 1 5,262 24.0 1.5 1.5 1 5,262 24.0 1.5 1.5
Q4 2021
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023 1 4,074 36.0 4.5 3.5 1 4,074 36.0 4.5 3.5
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024

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.

Multi-provinces
All sectors Private sector Public sector
Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average) Number of agreements Number of employees Duration of agreements in months (average) First year percentage adjustment (average) Annual percentage adjustment (average)
Q3 2021
Q4 2021
Q1 2022 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8 1 2,240 36.0 1.5 1.8
Q2 2022
Q3 2022 1 2,000 36.0 5.3 4.3 1 2,000 36.0 5.3 4.3
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 3.1 1 3,000 24.0 3.2 3.1
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1 1 1,020 48.0 5.0 3.1

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

Note: 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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