Minimum wage in Canada
Each province and territory sets its own minimum wage. The federal rate covers only federally regulated employers such as banks, airlines and telecoms.
| Province or territory | Now | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $15.00 | |
| British Columbia | $18.25 | |
| Manitoba | $16.40 | |
| New Brunswick | $15.90 | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.35 | |
| Northwest Territories | $17.20 | |
| Nova Scotia | $17.00 | |
| Nunavut | $20.17 | |
| Ontario | $17.95 | |
| Prince Edward Island | $17.30 | $17.60 on April 1, 2027 |
| Quebec | $16.60 | |
| Saskatchewan | $15.70 | |
| Yukon | $18.51 | |
| Canada (federal) federally regulated employers | $18.15 |
Federal rate
| From | Hourly rate | Tipped cash wage | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | $17.75 | $17.75 (no tip credit) | canada.ca checked 2026-10-26 |
| April 1, 2026 | $18.15 | $18.15 (no tip credit) | canada.ca checked 2026-10-26 |
Rates come from the official sources linked on this page, checked on the dates shown. This is data, not legal advice: confirm with the official source before relying on it. Found a mistake? Email hello@bankday.dev.
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