Minimum wage went up in 4 provinces today and here's how they stack up across Canada

As of today, October 1, 2024, the minimum wage has gone up in four Canadian provinces, including the lowest minimum wage in the country.

But even with these increases narrowing the gap, the differences across the country are still pretty wide, with a $4.00 difference between the lowest and highest minimum wages.

Ontario's minimum wage rose by 65 cents today, bringing it to $17.20 per hour. According to the province, this hike is tied to inflation, ensuring workers' pay keeps up with the rising cost of living.

Saskatchewan, previously the single lowest minimum wage in the country at $14.00 an hour, saw a bigger jump, with a $1 increase to $15.00. However, even with this bump, it's still the lowest wage in Canada — but now it's tied with Alberta.

In Manitoba, wages rose by 50 cents, now sitting at $15.80, following a formula linked to the previous year's inflation rate.

Meanwhile, in Prince Edward Island, minimum-wage workers got a 60-cent raise, increasing their rate to $16.00 per hour. This is the second hike in 2024 for that province, as it had already gone up 40 cents back in April.

Here's how minimum wages look across Canada now with these most recent increases:

1. Nunavut: $19.00
2. Yukon: $17.59
3. British Columbia: $17.40
4. Ontario: $17.20
5. Northwest Territories: $16.70
6. Prince Edward Island: $16.00
7. Manitoba: $15.80
8. Quebec: $15.75
9. Newfoundland and Labrador: $15.60
10. New Brunswick: $15.30
11. Nova Scotia: $15.20
12. Alberta: $15.00
13. Saskatchewan: $15.00

Meanwhile, for workers in federally regulated industries, the federal minimum wage is set at $17.30 per hour across Canada.

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