Canadian Provinces to Raise Minimum Wage in 2026

On October 1, 2026, five Canadian provinces (Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island) will implement increases to their minimum wage rates. Ontario's minimum wage will rise from $17.60 to $17.95 per hour, confirmed by the Ontario Ministry of Labour on April 1, 2026.

A full-time worker will earn $37,336 annually at this new rate, an increase of $728 from the current figure. Manitoba's minimum wage will increase from $16.00 to $16.40 per hour, a 2.5% rise, confirmed on April 1, 2026, resulting in an annual income of $34,112.

Saskatchewan's rate will adjust from $15.35 to $15.70 per hour, a 2.3% increase, with full-time workers earning $32,656 annually. Nova Scotia will see its wage rise from $16.75 to $17.00 per hour, while Prince Edward Island will increase its rate from $17.00 to $17.30 per hour, maintaining the highest minimum wage in Atlantic Canada.

The federal minimum wage for regulated industries remains at $18.15 per hour.