Minimum Wage in Manitoba 2025: All You Need to Know
Manitoba’s minimum wage is $15.80/hour, rising to $16.00 on October 1, 2025. It’s tied to inflation but still below Winnipeg’s living wage of $18.75/hour.
Minimum Wage in Alberta 2025: What You Need to Know
In 2025, Alberta’s minimum wage remains at $15 per hour — unchanged since 2018. With inflation and rising living costs, that amount no longer stretches as far. In cities like Calgary and Edmonton, the living wage now exceeds $22/hour, meaning many minimum wage earners can’t cover basic expenses without financial strain. While $15 was once progressive, it’s no longer enough for most workers to meet today’s cost of living in Alberta.
Minimum Wage in BC (British Columbia) 2025: What Workers & Employers Must Know
As of June 1, 2025, the minimum wage in British Columbia is $17.85 per hour. This rate applies to most workers across the province and reflects an increase from the previous $17.40, in line with BC’s inflation-based wage adjustment policy.
Ontario Minimum Wage 2025: What You Need to Know
As of October 1, 2025, the general minimum wage in Ontario is $17.60 per hour. This rate applies to most workers, while special rates apply to students under 18 and homeworkers. Minimum wage increases annually based on inflation through the Consumer Price Index.