New Minimum Wage in Canada and 4 Provinces Effective April 1

From the coming April 1, 2025, Canadian workers will get a paycheck as the federal minimum wage along with wages in 4 Canadian provinces are set to rise. These changes combat inflation and support workers facing the rising cost of living.

Here’s all the essential information you should be aware of regarding the minimum wage updates for 2025, designed to keep you in the loop!

Canada’s National Minimum Wage Will Rise to $17.75 in 2025.

On April 1, 2025, the national minimum wage will rise to $17.75 per hour from $17.30. A 45% increase is designed to align with inflation trends tracked by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

The advantages of these changes are proportional to 26,000 workers in federally regulated private sectors, such as:

• Banking
• Postal and courier services
• Interprovincial transportation (air, rail, road, and maritime)

4 Provinces l Increase Minimum Hourly Wages on Apr 1, 2025

Apart from the federal increase, 4 Canadian provinces are rolling out their minimum wage hike on Apr 1, 2025:

1. Nova Scotia Minimum Hourly Wage 2025

Current Rate: $15.30 per hour

New Rate: $15.65 per hour

Nova Scotia has a direct connection between its wage adjustment to inflation making sure that the workers will get stable gains year after year. This 35% gain showcases the province’s commitment to supporting its workforce amid rising costs.

2. Newfoundland and Labrador Minimum Wage 2025

Current Rate: $15.60 per hour (as of April 1, 2024)

New Rate: $16.00 per hour

The Newfoundland and Labrador province has planned a 40% boost. This continues the roadmap for consistent wage growth, giving workers a reliable financial uplift in 2025.

3. New Brunswick Minimum Hourly Wage 2025

Current Rate: $15.30 per hour (set for April 1, 2024)

New Rate: $15.65 per hour

Fixed to the CPI, this 35 percent increase aligns New Brunswick wages with the province's cost of living trends, representing another win for workers.

4. Yukon Minimum Wage 2025

Current Rate: $17.59 per hour

New Rate: $17.94 per hour

The 30% hike in Youkon is also linked to inflation data, it brings the minimum wage close to the top spot in Canada. Plus, the overtime pay remains the same strong time-and-a-half for hours over 8 per day or 40 per week.