This report provides a broad overview of the general trends in wage settlements and other economic information as it pertains to collective bargaining in Canada. Information is taken primarily from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development; Bank of Canada; Workplace Information Directorate of Human Resources and Skill Development Canada (HRSD); and Statistics Canada. Information for the third quarter 2004 (July-September) is generally the most recent information available now. Where possible, more recent information is included.
