List of minimum wages in Canada
List of Minimum Wages in Canada is a comprehensive overview of the minimum wage rates across the provinces and territories of Canada. The minimum wage is the lowest hourly wage that employers can legally pay their employees. It is set by each province and territory, and varies depending on the cost of living and other economic factors.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The concept of a minimum wage was first introduced in Canada in the early 20th century, with the aim of protecting workers from exploitation and ensuring a basic standard of living. Today, it is a key component of labour law in Canada, and is subject to regular review and adjustment.
Provincial and Territorial Minimum Wages[edit | edit source]
Each of Canada's 10 provinces and 3 territories sets its own minimum wage. The rates vary widely, reflecting differences in cost of living, economic conditions, and political priorities.
Alberta[edit | edit source]
In Alberta, the general minimum wage is $15.00 per hour as of October 1, 2018.
British Columbia[edit | edit source]
The minimum wage in British Columbia is $14.60 per hour as of June 1, 2020.
Manitoba[edit | edit source]
In Manitoba, the minimum wage is $11.65 per hour as of October 1, 2020.
New Brunswick[edit | edit source]
The minimum wage in New Brunswick is $11.70 per hour as of April 1, 2021.
Newfoundland and Labrador[edit | edit source]
In Newfoundland and Labrador, the minimum wage is $12.15 per hour as of October 1, 2020.
Northwest Territories[edit | edit source]
In the Northwest Territories, the minimum wage is $13.46 per hour as of April 1, 2018.
Nova Scotia[edit | edit source]
In Nova Scotia, the minimum wage is $12.95 per hour as of April 1, 2021.
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In Nunavut, the minimum wage is $16.00 per hour as of January 1, 2021.
Ontario[edit | edit source]
In Ontario, the general minimum wage is $14.25 per hour as of October 1, 2020.
Prince Edward Island[edit | edit source]
In Prince Edward Island, the minimum wage is $12.85 per hour as of April 1, 2020.
Quebec[edit | edit source]
In Quebec, the minimum wage is $13.10 per hour as of May 1, 2020.
Saskatchewan[edit | edit source]
In Saskatchewan, the minimum wage is $11.45 per hour as of October 1, 2020.
Yukon[edit | edit source]
In the Yukon, the minimum wage is $13.71 per hour as of April 1, 2020.
See Also[edit | edit source]
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