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Minimum Wages by Province
| Province |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
| British Columbia* |
$8.00
Effective Nov. 1, 2001 |
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| Alberta |
$8.40
Effective April 1 |
Based on change in Average Weekly Earnings |
Based on change in Average Weekly Earnings |
Based on change in Average Weekly Earnings |
| Saskatchewan |
$8.25
Effective Jan. 1
$8.60
Effective May 1 |
$9.25
Effective May 1 |
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| Manitoba |
$8.50
Effective April 1 |
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| Ontario* |
$8.75
Effective March 31 |
$9.50
Effective March 31 |
$10.25
Effective March 31 |
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| Quebec* |
$8.50
Effective May 1 |
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| New Brunswick |
$7.75
Effective March 31 |
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| Nova Scotia* |
$8.10
Effective May 1 |
$8.60
Effective April 1 |
$9.20
Effective April 1
$9.65
Effective Oct. 1 |
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| Prince Edward Island |
$7.75
Effective May 1
$8.00
Effective October 1 |
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| Newfoundland & Labrador |
$8.00
Effective April 1 |
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| Northwest Territories |
$8.25
Effective Dec. 28, 2003 |
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| Yukon |
$8.58
Effective
April 1 |
Adjusted annually on April 1 relative to the Consumer Price Index from the preceding calendar year. |
Adjusted annually on April 1 relative to the Consumer Price Index from the preceding calendar year. |
Adjusted annually on April 1 relative to the Consumer Price Index from the preceding calendar year. |
| Nunavut |
$8.50
Effective March 3, 2003 |
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| Federal |
General adult minimum wage rate of the province or territory where the work is performed. |
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* Differential Rates
- British Columbia has an entry-level rate that is $2 below the general minimum wage.
- Quebec has a gratuity rate that is 75 cents below the general minimum wage.
- Ontario has a liquor server rate that is 90 cents below the general minimum wage.
- Nova Scotia has an inexperienced worker rate that is 45 cents below the general minimum wage.
Source: Province of Manitoba