Reference to the CFA’s Advocacy Update from August 18, 2022

The Manitoba government announced its plan to raise the minimum wage to $15 by October 2023.

Earlier this spring, in recognition of exceptionally high inflation, the Manitoba government passed amendments to the Employment Standards Code to increase the minimum wage above the rate of inflation.

The minimum wage in Manitoba  will rise according to the following schedule

• October 1, 2022 from $11.95 to $13.50.
• April 1, 2023 from $13.50 to $14.15.
• October 1, 2023 from $14.15 to $15.00 (NEW).

The Manitoba government says is recognizes that the minimum wage increase could create pressure on Manitoba’s small businesses. To help reduce this risk, the Manitoba government will be consulting with the industry on support programs to help adjust to higher payroll costs.

Information on Manitoba’s minimum wage and other employment standards is available at www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards/.

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