New Minimum Wage in Canada and Five Provinces Coming in Early 2025
New Minimum Wage in Canada and Five Provinces Coming in Early 2025
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%.
This new rate will apply to employees in federally regulated sectors, including:
- Banking
- Interprovincial transportation (air, rail, road, and maritime)
- Postal and courier services
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
