As we continue to move through 2024, and in response to the continued increases to the cost of living experienced by Canadians – jurisdictions across the Country are adjusting their minimum wages. We have prepared the below summary of current and upcoming increases to general minimum wages across the various Canada jurisdictions.
Current and future minimum wage rate by jurisdiction:
British Columbia
$16.75 effective June 1, 2023
$17.40 effective June 1, 2024
Alberta
$15.00 effective October 1, 2018
Manitoba
$15.30 effective October 1, 2023
$15.80 effective October 1, 2024
New Brunswick
$15.30 effective April 1, 2024
Newfoundland and Labrador
$15.60 effective April 1, 2024
Northwest Territories
$16.05 effective September 1, 2023
Nova Scotia
$15.20 effective April 1, 2024
Nunavut
$19.00 effective January 1, 2024
Ontario
$16.55 effective October 1, 2023
$17.20 effective October 1, 2024
Prince Edward Island
$15.40 effective April 1, 2024
$16.00 effective October 1, 2024
Quebec
$15.25 effective May 1, 2023
$15.75 effective May 1, 2024
Saskatchewan
$14.00 effective October 1, 2023
$15.00 effective October 1, 2024
Yukon
$17.59 effective April 1, 2024
Federal
$17.30 effective April 1, 2024
As always, if you have any questions, please contact ClientCare to schedule a call to discuss with an Advisor.