Effective October 1, 2024, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island will raise their minimum wage rates as part of annual adjustments to align with the cost of living.
British Columbia increased its minimum wage to $17.40 per hour on June 1, 2024, and Quebec raised its rate to $15.75 per hour on May 1, 2024.
The federal minimum wage for workers in federally regulated private sectors rose to $17.30 per hour on April 1, 2024.
New Minimum Wage Rates
Special Categories in Ontario
In Ontario, specific groups will see adjusted minimum wages:
Category
Current Rate
New Rate (Effective Oct 1, 2024)
Students under 18
$15.60 per hour
$16.20 per hour
Homeworkers
$18.20 per hour
$18.90 per hour
Hunting, fishing, and wilderness guides
$77.60 per day (under 5 hours)
$82.85 per day (under 5 hours)
$155.25 per day (over 5 hours)
$165.75 per day (over 5 hours)
- Students under 18: For those working 28 hours or fewer per week during the school year or full-time during breaks, the wage will increase from $15.60 to $16.20 per hour.
- Homeworkers: Individuals performing paid work from home will see their wages rise from $18.20 to $18.90 per hour.
- Hunting, fishing, and wilderness guides: The new minimum daily wage will be $82.85 (up from $77.60) for shifts under five hours, and $165.75 (up from $155.25) for shifts longer than five hours.
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According to the Ontario Living Wage Network, the living wage in many regions is around $20 per hour, surpassing $25 per hour in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Labor activists continue to advocate for a $20 per hour minimum wage in Ontario to better reflect current living costs.
Minimum Wage Rates Across Canada (Effective and Upcoming Changes)
These adjustments reflect a nationwide trend to align minimum wages with inflation and the cost of living. Provinces continue to review and adjust their rates annually to support workers across Canada.
Province/Territory
Current Minimum Wage
Effective Next Increase
Next Scheduled Increase
Canada (Federally regulated sectors)
$17.30
April 1, 2024
April 1, 2025
Yukon
$17.59
April 1, 2024
April 1, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador
$15.60
April 1, 2024
April 1, 2025
Nova Scotia
$15.20
April 1, 2024
April 1, 2025
Prince Edward Island
$15.40
$16.00 โ December 1, 2024
April 1, 2025
New Brunswick
$15.30
April 1, 2024
April 1, 2025
Nunavut
$19.00
January 1, 2024
To be determined
British Columbia
$17.40
June 1, 2024
June 1, 2025
Ontario
$16.55
$17.20 โ October 1, 2024
April 1, 2025
Northwest Territories
$16.05
September 1, 2024
To be determined
Manitoba
$15.30
$15.80 โ October, 2024
April 1, 2025
Quebec
$15.75
May 1, 2024
May 1, 2025
Alberta
$15.00
October 1, 2018 (last change)
To be determined
Saskatchewan
$14.00
$15.00 โ October 1, 2024
April 1, 2025
Which Canadian Provinces Will Increase Their Minimum Hourly Wage?
Which Canadian Province Has the Highest Minimum Hourly Wage?
As of June 1, 2024, British Columbia holds the highest minimum hourly wage in Canada at $17.40 per hour.
What Was the Minimum Wage in Ontario?
As of October 1, 2023, Ontarioโs minimum hourly wage is $16.55 per hour. This rate is slated to rise to $17.20 per hour.
When Will Ontarioโs Minimum Hourly Wage Increase?
Ontario minimum wage to increase Oct. 1 to $17.20 an hour https://t.co/xqJholZzcs
โ The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) March 28, 2024
Ontarioโs minimum hourly wage is scheduled to increase the hourly rate to $17.20.
What Is Manitobaโs Minimum Hourly Wage?
Manitobaโs current minimum hourly wage stands at $15.30 per hour, effective from October 1, 2023. It will rise to $15.80 per hour .
What Is the Minimum Hourly Wage in Saskatchewan?
Saskatchewanโs minimum hourly wage is currently $14.00 per hour as of October 1, 2023. This rate will increase to $15.00 per hour.
