The new minimum wage in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island will come into effect starting October 1, 2025.
This change follows recent adjustments in other provinces, with British Columbia raising its minimum wage on June 1, 2025, Quebec on May 1, 2025, and the federal minimum wage increasing to $17.75 on April 1, 2025.
The minimum wage represents the lowest hourly rate employers can legally pay workers in Canada, applicable to all employees regardless of age or hours worked. Paying below this rate is illegal.
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