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Public Sector Collective Agreement: Inflation and Wages for 2026

THE COST OF LIVING IS RISING AND YOUR COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT TAKES IT INTO ACCOUNT.

During the last negotiations, the Common Front secured an important provision: wage indexation to inflation (CPI). The objective is simple: to protect your purchasing power for 2026, 2027 and 2028.

How it works

On April 20, 2026, Statistics Canada will release inflation data. These figures will determine whether a wage increase will be applied.

HOW THE CALCULATION WORKS

The inflation rate for the most recent year (April 2025 to March 2026) is compared to that of the previous year (set at 2.6%).

If inflation has increased by at least 0.05%, a wage adjustment may apply.
The maximum adjustment is capped at 1%.

IF AN INCREASE IS TRIGGERED

It will be:

• Applied to all wage rates and salary scales
• Retroactive to March 31, 2026
• Paid within a maximum of 180 days following the publication of the data (October 17, 2026)

This increase does not replace negotiated salary increases. it’s an additional measure designed to better reflect changes in the cost of living.