Canada’s federal minimum wage in early April increased from $15.55 to $16.65. In addition to this federal-level increase, minimum wage rates will also increase on a regional level in more than half of Canada’s provinces. These anticipated minimum wage increases will take effect on October 1, 2023, and will be as follows:
Ontario – from $15.50 to $16.55
Manitoba – from $14.15 to $15.30
Nova Scotia – from $14.50 to $15.00
Newfoundland and Labrador – from $14.50 to $15.00
Prince Edward Island (PEI) – from $14.50 to $15.00
Saskatchewan – from $13.00 to $14.00