2025 upcoming changes, including increases in Nunavut, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Yukon, as well as updates to the federal minimum wage.

Canada's federal minimum wage will undergo its next revision on April 1, 2025.

• Current Rate: As of April 1, 2024, the federal minimum wage stands at $17.30 per hour, up from $16.65 per hour in 2023.
• Expected Increase: The 2025 adjustment will be based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for 2024. Projections suggest a rise to approximately $17.70 per hour, reflecting a CPI increase of 2%.
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This new rate will apply to employees in federally regulated sectors, including:

• Banking
• Interprovincial transportation (air, rail, road, and maritime)
• Postal and courier services
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Summary of Minimum Wage Increases Across Canadian Provinces and Territories

 Province/Territory

 Current Minimum Wage

 Next Increase Date

    Canada (Federally regulated sectors)

 $17.30

 April 1, 2025

   Yukon

 $17.59

 April 1, 2025

   Newfoundland and Labrador

 $15.60

 April 1, 2025

   Nova Scotia

 $15.20

 April 1, 2025

   Prince Edward Island

 $16.00

 October 1, 2025

   New Brunswick

 $15.30

 April 1, 2025

   Nunavut

 $19.00

 To be determined

   British Columbia

 $17.40

 June 1, 2025

   Ontario

 $17.20

 October 1, 2025

   Northwest Territories

 $16.05

 To be determined

   Manitoba

 $15.80

 October 1, 2025

   Quebec

 $15.75

 May 1, 2025

   Alberta

 $15.00

 To be determined

   Saskatchewan

 $15.00

 October 1, 2025