The employment and social development of Canada has issued a new minimum wage for all the employees who worked in Canada. The government 0of Canada and employment and social development thinks that every Canadian worker has a right to get fair wages and they deserve a fair and real chance of achieving their success. Many workers of Canada are still facing financial problems due to low or temporary minimum wages and part time working. Check complete details on Canada New Minimum Wage 2024, Province and territories wise Canada New Minimum Wage 2024, If you are not paid on an hourly basis, Employees under the age of 18 years below in the post.
Canada New Minimum Wage 2024
The Canada New Minimum Wages has been launched by the employment and social development of Canada and government of Canada for all the working Canadian workers in the year of 2024. On 1st April, 2024 the department raised the minimum wages of Canada from $16.65 to $17.30 per hour to maintain the cost of living of the employees. This adjustment shows the increment of 3.9% in Canada’s annual consumer price index for the year of 2023 and it is according to the inflammation. Thai increment in minimum wages will provide benefits to approximately 30000 private sector employees of Canada state. All the employers of the Canada state need to maintain their payroll information accordingly to make sure that all the employees along with interns get the benefit of increased and correct hourly wages from the 1st April, 2024.
Canada New Minimum Wage Province Wise (April 1)
| Territory / Province | Current Minimum Wages | Increased Minimum Wages | Date |
| British Columbia | $16.75 | $17.40 | Will be in effect from 1st June, 2024 |
| Alberta | $15.0 | $15.0 | Effective from 1st October, 2018 |
| Manitoba | $15.30 | $15.30 | Effective from 1st October, 2023 |
| New Brunswick | $15.30 | $15.30 | Effective from 1st April, 2024 |
| North West Territories | $16.05 | $16.05 | Effective from 1st September, 2023 |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | $15.60 | $15.60 | Effective from 1st April, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $15.20 | $15.20 | Effective from 1st April, 2024 |
| Ontario | $16.55 | $17.20 | Effective from 1st October, 2024 |
| Nunavut | $19.00 | $19.00 | Effective from 1st January, 2024 |
| Quebec | $15.25 | $15.75 | Effective from 1st May, 2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $15.40 | $16.00 | Effective from 1st October, 2024 |
| Yukon | $17.59 | $17.59 | Effective from 1st April, 2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $14.00 | $14.00 | Effective from 1st October, 2023 |
If You Are Not Paid On An Hourly Basis
If you are not getting the payment or salary on the basis of hours then you will receive the wages equivalent or more then minimum wages. If you are getting the payment annually or according to the mileage rate then the ministry of labor may fix a rate rate which is equal or more then the minimum wages. The rate will be calculated on the basis of salary you are receiving (excluding the holiday pay, vacation pay and overtime pay) and will be divided by the total number of work hours on which you worked.
Employees Under Age Of 18 Years
You can work under the age of 18 years if you fulfill below given conditions:-
- According to the provincial law it is not important for you to go to the school
- The work you are doing is not affecting your health and security
- You are not working underground in a mine
- Your work profile is not among the works which are restricted for young employees such as Nuclear Safety and control Act and regulation, explosives Regulations 2013, and Canada Shipping Act 2001.
- You are not required to work between 11pm to 6 AM.
FAQs on Canada New Minimum Wage 2024
The Canada New Minimum Wage 2024 is $17.30 per hour.
The Canada New Minimum Wage 2024 released by the employment and social development of Canada on 1st April, 2024.
The old minimum wage in Canada was $16.65 per Hour.
The minimum wages per hour in Canada for the employees under the age of 18 years is $13.00.