New Minimum Wage In Four Canadian Provinces Effective October 1


Publish Date: 30/07/2024

The new minimum wage in four Canadian provinces, including Ontario, will take effect on October 1, 2024. Here's a detailed look at the new rates across these provinces.

Ontario Minimum Wage Starting October 1, 2024, the minimum wage in Ontario will rise from $16.55 to $17.20 per hour. Students under 18 working 28 hours a week or fewer during the school year or on breaks will see their wages increase from $15.60 to $16.20 per hour. Home workers will also receive a higher rate, increasing from $18.20 to $18.90 per hour.

Ontario Minimum Wage Starting October 1, 2024, the minimum wage in Ontario will rise from $16.55 to $17.20 per hour. Students under 18 working 28 hours a week or fewer during the school year or on breaks will see their wages increase from $15.60 to $16.20 per hour. Home workers will also receive a higher rate, increasing from $18.20 to $18.90 per hour.

Saskatchewan Minimum Wage The minimum wage in Saskatchewan will rise from $14.00 to $15.00 per hour on October 1, 2024, following a government announcement. This raise is significant given the current provincial rates.

Prince Edward Island Minimum Wage Prince Edward Island's minimum wage will increase from $15.40 to $16.00 per hour on October 1, 2024. The previous increase took effect on April 1, 2024.

Current and Upcoming Minimum Wages Across Canada:

Province/Territory Current Hourly Minimum Wage Next Raise Schedule
Canada (only federally regulated) $17.30 April 1, 2025
Yukon $17.59 April 1, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador $15.60 April 1, 2025
Nova Scotia $15.20 April 1, 2025
Prince Edward Island $15.40 October 1, 2024 ($16.00)
New Brunswick $15.30 April 1, 2025
Nunavut $19.00 Yet to be decided
British Columbia $17.40 June 1, 2025
Ontario $16.55 October 1, 2024 ($17.20)
Northwest Territories $16.05 Yet to be decided
Manitoba $15.30 October 1, 2024 ($15.80)
Quebec $15.75 May 1, 2025
Alberta $15.00 Yet to be decided
Saskatchewan $14.00 October 1, 2024 ($15.00)

These new rates will play a significant role in shaping Canada's economic and social landscape, ensuring fair compensation for workers and requiring businesses to adapt accordingly.

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