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Current Wage Rates

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Current and Forthcoming Minimum Hourly Wage Rates Experienced Adult Workers in CANADA 1

JurisdictionEffective DateWage RateNote
Federal
(2)
18-Dec-1996 The minimum wage rate applicable in regard to workers under federal jurisdiction is the general adult minimum rate of the province or territory where the work is performed
Alberta01-Sep-2005$7.00  
British Columbia01-Nov-2001$8.00  
Manitoba01-Apr-2006$7.60  
Manitoba01-Apr-2007$8.00  
New Brunswick01-Jul-2006$6.70  
Newfoundland01-Jun-2006$6.75  
Newfoundland01-Jan-2007$7.00  
Northwest Territories28-Dec-2003$8.25 Applies to all employees in the Northwest Territories.
Nova Scotia01-Apr-2006$7.15  
Nunavut03-Mar-2003$8.50 Applies to all employees in Nunavut.
Ontario01-Feb-2006$7.75  
Ontario01-Feb-2007$8.00  
Prince Edward Island01-Apr-2006$7.15  
Prince Edward Island01-Apr-2007$7.50  
Quebec01-May-2006$7.75  
Saskatchewan01-Mar-2006$7.55  
Saskatchewan01-Mar-2007$7.95  
Yukon01-May-2006$8.25 Effective April 1, 2007, and on April 1 of each subsequent year, this rate will increase by an amount corresponding to the annual increase for the preceding year in the Consumer Price Index for the city of Whitehorse.

(1) In most jurisdictions, these rates also apply to young workers. More information is available on special rates for young workers and specific occupations under "Current And Forthcoming Minimum Wage Rates in Canada for Young Workers and Specific Occupations".

(2) Generally, the federal jurisdiction includes labour market sectors coming under federal authority by virtue of the Constitution, such as international and interprovincial transportation, telecommunication and banking.


 
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