The new minimum wage will take effect on October 1st, 2023, in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
Quebec and British Columbia this year raised their respective minimum wages on 1 May and 1 June, respectively, after the Federal Minimum Wage increased to $16.65 on April 1.
- A business may not legally recruit any employees for less than the minimum wage, which is the lowest salary rate established by Canadian provinces.
- Paying less than the minimum standard wage is prohibited and applies to all employees, regardless of age or number of hours worked.
Ontario New Minimum Wages
- On 1st October, Ontario will implement a new minimum wage of $16.55 per hour. From $15.50 an hour, this represents an increase of $1.05.
- The Ontario government estimates that this hike will result in a salary boost of more than $2,200 annually for those obtaining the minimum wage and putting in 40 hours per week.
Manitoba New Minimum Wages
- On October 1st, Manitoba will implement a new minimum wage of $15.30 per hour.
- There is $1.15 rise above the current $14.15 hourly minimum wage.
Nova Scotia New Minimum Wages
- On October 1, 2023, Nova Scotia will also raise the nominal wage for the second time, to $15 an hour. A $1.40 elevate has been made to the minimum wage.
- Previously, the minimum wage was raised from $13.60 per hour to $14.50 per hour on April 1, 2023.
Saskatchewan New Minimum Wages
- On October 1st, Saskatchewan will raise the province’s minimum wage by one dollar, from $13 to $14 per hour.
- The minimum wage in Saskatchewan was last increased on October 1, 2022, when it was raised from $11.81 to $13.00 per hour.
Newfound land and Labrador
- The average wage is also rising in Newfoundland and Labrador for the second time this year.
- Starting on October 1, the new minimum wage will be $15 per hour.
Prince Edward Island New Minimum Wages
- On October 1, 2023, the standard wage of Prince Edward Island (PEI) will increase by 50 cents to $15 per hour.
- Prior to this, PEI raised the minimum wage by 80 cents to $14.50 per hour from $13.70 per hour on January 1, 2023.
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