A look at what minimum-wage workers get paid across Canada
Posted May 30, 2017 11:51 am.
Last Updated May 30, 2017 1:00 pm.
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The Ontario government has announced plans to raise its minimum wage to $14 an hour on Jan. 1, 2018 and to $15 an hour the following year. Here’s a look at what minimum-wage workers are paid across the country:
Alberta – $12.20 an hour, rising to $13.60 this year and reaching $15 an hour on Oct. 1, 2018.
British Columbia – $10.85. It’s expected to rise to at least $11.25 this year.
Manitoba – $11. The government plans to raise it every year along with the rate of inflation.
New Brunswick – $11. Adjusted annually relative to the consumer price index.
Newfoundland & Labrador – $10.75 rising to $11 on Oct. 1, 2017.
Northwest Territories – $12.50
Nova Scotia – $10.85. Adjusted annually April 1 based on the consumer price index.
Nunavut – $13. Adjusted annually April 1.
Ontario – $11.40.
Prince Edward Island – $11.25.
Quebec – $10.75, rising to $11.25 per hour May 1.
Saskatchewan – $10.72. Adjusted annually Oct. 1 relative to the consumer price index and average hourly wage.
Yukon – $11.32. Adjusted annually April 1 based on the consumer price index.
Source: The Canadian Press, Retail Council of Canada
