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ARTICLE · 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Raising The Floor: Four Provinces To Increase Minimum Wage On October 1, 2024

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Employers will want to take note and ensure that their compensation complies with these minimum basic wages (where applicable), and any other relevant rules.

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Emily Elder
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As of October 1, 2024, the following provinces will see an increase to their basic minimum wage come into effect:

  • Manitoba's basic minimum wage will increase to $15.80/hour (from $15.30/hour)
  • Ontario's basic minimum wage will increase to $17.20/hour (from $16.55/hour)
  • Prince Edward Island's basic minimum wage will increase to $16.00/hour (from $15.40/hour)
  • Saskatchewan's basic minimum wage will increase to $15.00/hour (from $14.00/hour)

In Case You Missed It: On September 1, 2024, the Northwest Territories saw the basic minimum wage increase to $16.70/hour.

Further minimum wage increases across Canada will occur periodically through 2025, with at least four jurisdictions set to increase basic minimum wage on April 1, 2025.

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