Reference to the CFA’s Advocacy Update from September 29, 2022

Manitoba – Minimum wage will increase on October 1, 2022 from $11.95 per hour to $13.50 per hour. It will further increase on April 1, 2023 to $14.15. The province will then return to annual adjustments based on provincial CPI, and projected the hourly rate to be approximately $15 on October 1, 2023

Ontario – Minimum wage rates in Ontario will increase on October 1, 2022 to $15.50 an hour. Click here for more details

New Brunswick – The minimum wage in NB will rise to $13.75 in October 1, 2022. View more information.

Newfoundland & Labrador – On October 1, 2022, minimum wage will increase to $13.70 per hour. This is part of a three step plan to bring the wage to $15.00 by April 1, 2024. Eligible small businesses can apply for assistance with these significant increases to the base wage through the Minimum Wage Transitional Support for Small Businesses. Deadline for applications is December 1, 2022.

Nova Scotia – Nova Scotia will raise its minimum wage on October 1, 2022 to $13.60. The province is in the midst of a five step plan to bring the wage to $15.00 by April 1, 2024. Beginning April 1, 2025, the minimum wage rate will be adjusted with inflation plus an additional 1% annually. View more information

Saskatchewan – The government has announced that on October 1, 2022, the minimum wage will increase from $11.81 to $13.00 per hour. On October 1, 2023, minimum wage will increase to $14 per hour and on October 1, 2024, it will increase to $15 per hour. View more information.