Canada Minimum Wage

What is the federal minimum wage in Canada in 2025?

As of April 1, 2025, the federal minimum wage for federally regulated industries in Canada — including businesses in air transportation, banking, port services, broadcasting, and postal services — has increased to $17.75 per hour. This wage is adjusted annually based on the country’s annual average Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the previous calendar year.

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Minimum Wage by Province and Territory in Canada (2025)

Alberta

• The minimum wage in Alberta remains at $15.00 per hour, with no scheduled increases since the last update on Oct. 1, 2018.

British Columbia

• British Columbia’s minimum wage will rise to $17.85 per hour on June 1, 2025, up from the current $17.40 per hour.
• According to British Columbia’s press release, “Minimum wage rates for residential caretakers, live-in home-support workers, camp leaders and app-based ride-hailing and delivery services workers will receive the same 2.6% increase on June 1.”

Manitoba

• The minimum wage in Manitoba stands at $15.80 per hour, effective Oct. 1, 2024, with no further updates announced at this time.

New Brunswick

• Effective April 1, 2025, New Brunswick’s minimum wage is $15.65 per hour.
• The province adjusts its minimum wage annually based on CPI changes.

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Newfoundland and Labrador’s minimum wage increased to $16.00 per hour on April 1, 2025.

Northwest Territories

• The minimum wage in the Northwest Territories is $16.70 per hour, effective Sept. 1, 2024, and will continue to be adjusted annually.

Nova Scotia

• As of April 1, 2025, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage is $15.70 per hour.
• Another increase is scheduled for Oct. 1, 2025, raising it to $16.50 per hour, with annual adjustments thereafter based on CPI plus 1%.

Nunavut

• Nunavut’s minimum wage remains the highest in Canada at $19.00 per hour, since Jan. 1, 2024, after a $3.00 increase the previous year.

Ontario

• Ontario’s minimum wage is $17.20 per hour, effective Oct. 1, 2024.
• The province is expected to announce new wage rates in April 2025, which will take effect Oct. 1, 2025.

Prince Edward Island

• As of Oct. 1, 2024, the minimum wage in Prince Edward Island is $16.00 per hour, following recommendations from the province’s Employment Standards Board.

Quebec

• Quebec’s minimum wage will increase from $15.75 per hour to $16.10 per hour on May 1, 2025.

Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan’s minimum wage increased to $15.00 per hour on Oct. 1, 2024.
• The province adjusts its wage annually using a CPI-based formula.

Yukon

• As of April 1, 2025, Yukon’s minimum wage is $17.94 per hour, with annual adjustments based on Whitehorse’s CPI.

Conclusion

Much like the U.S., multi-jurisdiction employers that operate in Canada have a multitude of minimum wage rates to track.

Additionally, employers should keep an eye on potential rate changes and any industry rates that may be applicable.

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