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action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home2/jxbnbdmy/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114New minimum wage rates in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island will take effect on October 1, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Canadian provinces examine salaries annually to adjust pay to reflect inflation and other economic factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is a summary of these revisions, as well as information on current and impending pay changes in Canada’s provinces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier this year, the minimum hourly wage was increased in Quebec and British Columbia. On June 1, 2024, British Columbia raised its minimum wage to $17.40 per hour. Quebec implemented a similar change on May 1, 2024, raising the minimum wage to $15.75 per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, the federal minimum wage for employees in federally regulated private sectors increased to $17.30 per hour on April 1, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The minimum wage is the lowest per-hour rate employers are required by law to pay their employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each province and territory sets the minimum wage which is frequently updated to reflect changes in living expenses and inflation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All employees are subject to this wage rate regardless of their age or number of hours worked. In Canada, paying employees less than the minimum wage is against the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Starting October 1, 2024, Ontario will increase its minimum wage from $16.55 per hour to $17.20 per hour, reflecting a $0.65 raise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This change is part of the province\u2019s routine annual wage adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students under 18<\/strong>: The minimum wage for students working 28 hours or fewer per week during the school year, or full-time during school breaks, will go up from $15.60 to $16.20 per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Homeworkers<\/strong>: Employees who work from home will have their minimum wage raised from $18.20 to $18.90 per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hunting, fishing, and wilderness guides<\/strong>: For this group, the minimum daily wage will increase to $82.85 for shifts under five hours (previously $77.60) and to $165.75 for shifts over five hours (up from $155.25).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the Ontario Living Wage Network, the living wage in many areas is approximately $20 per hour, and in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), it exceeds $25 per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Labor advocates have been calling for a $20 per hour minimum wage in Ontario, arguing that the current rates should better reflect today\u2019s living expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manitoba\u2019s minimum wage will rise from $15.30 per hour to $15.80 per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2023, the province made two wage increases, resulting in a total raise of $1.80 per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The minimum wage in Manitoba is adjusted according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with the next update scheduled for October 1, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On October 1, 2024, Saskatchewan will raise its minimum wage from $14.00 to $15.00 per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The previous increase was on October 1, 2023, when the rate was adjusted from $13.00 to $14.00 per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is part of Saskatchewan’s ongoing effort to enhance wage standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prince Edward Island\u2019s minimum wage will rise from $15.40 to $16.00 per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The last adjustment occurred on April 1, 2024, and this upcoming increase aims to further support workers in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The goal of the national movement to raise the minimum wage is to guarantee that earnings rise in line with the rate of inflation and rising living expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be aware of impending adjustments since provinces alter their fees on an annual basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As of June 1, 2024, British Columbia features the highest minimum hourly wage in Canada, currently at $17.40 per hour. This rate is expected to rise once more on June 1, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also Read:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Canada Announced New Cap for Study Permits and Changes to PGWP Eligibility<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nUpdated Minimum Wage in Manitoba<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Minimum Wage Increase in Saskatchewan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Prince Edward Island Minimum Wage Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Minimum Wage Rates Across Canada and Upcoming Adjustments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Province\/Territory<\/strong><\/td> Current Minimum Wage<\/strong><\/td> Next Increase Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead> Canada (Federally regulated sectors)<\/strong><\/td> $17.30<\/td> April 1, 2025<\/td><\/tr> Yukon<\/strong><\/td> $17.59<\/td> April 1, 2025<\/td><\/tr> Newfoundland and Labrador<\/strong><\/td> $15.60<\/td> April 1, 2025<\/td><\/tr> Nova Scotia<\/strong><\/td> $15.20<\/td> April 1, 2025<\/td><\/tr> Prince Edward Island<\/strong><\/td> $15.40<\/td> $16.00 \u2013 October 1, 2024<\/td><\/tr> New Brunswick<\/strong><\/td> $15.30<\/td> April 1, 2025<\/td><\/tr> Nunavut<\/strong><\/td> $19.00<\/td> To be determined<\/td><\/tr> British Columbia<\/strong><\/td> $17.40<\/td> June 1, 2025<\/td><\/tr> Ontario<\/strong><\/td> $16.55<\/td> $17.20 \u2013 October 1, 2024<\/td><\/tr> Northwest Territories<\/strong><\/td> $16.05<\/td> To be determined<\/td><\/tr> Manitoba<\/strong><\/td> $15.30<\/td> $15.80 \u2013 October 1, 2024<\/td><\/tr> Quebec<\/strong><\/td> $15.75<\/td> May 1, 2025<\/td><\/tr> Alberta<\/strong><\/td> $15.00<\/td> To be determined<\/td><\/tr> Saskatchewan<\/strong><\/td> $14.00<\/td> $15.00 \u2013 October 1, 2024<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Which Province in Canada Has the Highest Minimum Hourly Wage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n