53 h. ago Five provinces raised their minimum wages this week. Here’s how your region stacks up

Several provinces and territories had raised their minimum wage earlier in the year, with Alberta holding the line since 2018

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4 d. ago Five Canadian provinces boost their minimum wage, Alberta now lowest

Five provinces are increasing their minimum wage today to support workers amid affordability issues. The hikes will apply to Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The provinces have tied their increases to Canada’s steadily growing consumer price index, which is an indicator of inflation. Ontario’s minimum wage is now $17.60 per hour, […]

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4 d. ago Minimum wage raised in 5 provinces, with Alberta now the lowest

Five provinces have raised the minimum wage in a move poised to help support workers facing affordability issues, while Alberta held firm and is now the lowest rate nationally.

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4 d. ago Alberta premier defends decision not to increase province’s minimum wage, set to be lowest in Canada

Starting Wednesday, Alberta will have the lowest minimum wage in Canada. The $15 per hour wage hasn't been increased since Rachel Notley's NDP government hiked it in 2018.

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1 week ago From leader to follower, economist says Alberta no longer an outlier for minimum wage in Canada

'So now in 2025, Alberta's $15 is definitely not an outlier,' Joseph Marchand said. 'It is the nominal lowest'

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1 week ago Alberta to have the lowest minimum wage in Canada as of Oct. 1 as NDP calls for boost

Alberta will soon have the lowest minimum wage in Canada at $15. per hour after Saskatchewan increases its minimum wage to $15.35 per hour on October 1.

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