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Minimum wage in Canada by province 

TalentUp Team 04/10/2025

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The minimum wage in Canada varies by province. As of April 1, 2024, the federal minimum wage will increase from $16.65 to $17.30 per hour. Provinces like Ontario and Alberta have higher minimum wage rates compared to provinces in the Atlantic region, reflecting differences in cost of living and economic conditions.

So here you have the minimum wage by province:

British Columbia: $17.40 (June 1, 2024)
Alberta: $15.00
Saskatchewan: $15.00 (October 1, 2024)
Manitoba: $15.80 (October 1, 2024)
Ontario: $17.20 (October 1, 2024)
Quebec: $15.75 (May 1, 2024)
New Brunswick: $15.30 (April 1, 2024)
Nova Scotia: $15.20 (April 1, 2024)
Prince Edward Island: $15.40 (April 1, 2024) / $16.00 (October 1, 2024)
Newfoundland and Labrador: $15.60 (April 1, 2024)
Yukon: $17.59 (April 1, 2024)
Northwest Territories: $15.20
Nunavut: $19.00 (January 1, 2024)
Federal: $17.30 (April 1, 2024)

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