FEDERAL WORKPLACES
The higher-rate rule
The federal minimum wage applies only to federally regulated workplaces. If the minimum wage in the province or territory where an employee usually works is higher, the employer must pay that higher rate.
CANADIAN PAY STANDARDS
Minimum wage by province and territory
Compare verified general hourly minimum wages across Canada, including the separate federal labour standard.
Effective November 1, 2026ALL JURISDICTIONS
General hourly rates
| Jurisdiction | Hourly rate | Effective | Announced change | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunavut | $20.17 | Sep 1, 2026 | — | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Yukon | $18.51 | Apr 1, 2026 | — | Oct 9, 2026 |
| British Columbia | $18.25 | Jun 1, 2026 | — | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Federal jurisdiction | $18.15 | Apr 1, 2026 | — | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Ontario | $17.95 | Oct 1, 2026 | — | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Prince Edward Island | $17.30 | Oct 1, 2026 | $17.60 on Apr 1, 2027 | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Northwest Territories | $17.20 | Sep 1, 2026 | — | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Nova Scotia | $17.00 | Oct 1, 2026 | — | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Quebec | $16.60 | May 1, 2026 | — | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Manitoba | $16.40 | Oct 1, 2026 | — | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.35 | Apr 1, 2026 | — | Oct 9, 2026 |
| New Brunswick | $15.90 | Apr 1, 2026 | — | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.70 | Oct 1, 2026 | — | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Alberta | $15.00 | Jun 26, 2019 | — | Oct 9, 2026 |
KNOW THE SCOPE
General rates have exceptions
Special rules can apply to students, homeworkers, tipped employees, piecework and specific occupations. Each detail page links to the official authority; unknown special rates are not substituted for the general rate.
Primary comparison source: Employment and Social Development Canada Minimum Wage Database. Provincial and territorial records also link to their official source.