Alberta’s minimum wage has been $15 for seven years. But some students at Mount Royal University say that it is no longer ...

As of May 1, Quebec's minimum wage is $16.10 an hour, up from $15.75. When he announced the new minimum wage in January, Labour Minister Jean Boulet said it would benefit 217,400 employees, including ...

Effective October 1, 2025, five Canadian provinces will implement minimum wage increases. These changes reflect inflation adjustments and cost-of-living concerns, and are relevant for employers, HR ...

Minimum wage was first established in Canada in the early 20th century as a way to prevent labour exploitation of women and children. B.C., along with Manitoba, were the first provinces to introduce ...

The minimum wage for 16- and 17-year-olds is currently £7.55 an hour. It will increase by 6% to £8 an hour in April. There ...

Beyond that, the minimum wage is a crude and wasteful tool for redistribution. Many minimum-wage workers are not poor, but ...

Business owners and workers say the new budget could make or break certain sectors.

The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.