Minimum wage in Canada in 2021
How much are the lowest paid workers paid?
Every Canadian province has a minimum wage. Even in the simplest and most unskilled position, the employer cannot pay less. Below is a table showing the minimum hourly wage in each region and the minimum monthly wage (based on 160 hours worked per month).
| Province/territory | Minimum rate per hour, CAD | Minimum wage per month, CAD |
| Alberta | $15,00 | $2400 |
| British Columbia | $15,20 | $2432 |
| Quebec | $13,50 | $2160 |
| Manitoba | $11,95 | $1912 |
| Nova Scotia | $12,95 | $2072 |
| Nunavut | $16,00 | $2560 |
| New Brunswick | $11,75 | $1880 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $12,75 | $2040 |
| Ontario | $14,35 | $2296 |
| Prince Edward Island | $13,00 | $2080 |
| Saskatchewan | $11,81 | $1889 |
| Northwest Territories | $13,46 | $2153 |
| Yukon | $13,85 | $2216 |
In most provinces, the minimum rate is increased annually according to the inflation rate. This is generally on April 1 or October 1.
