Five provinces are raising minimum wage rates on October 1. These adjustments are tied to each province’s consumer price index.

Ontario’s minimum wage rises from $17.60 to $17.95 per hour.

Manitoba’s minimum wage rises from $16.00 to $16.40 per hour.

Saskatchewan’s minimum wage rises from $15.35 to $15.70 per hour.

Nova Scotia’s minimum wage rises from $16.75 to $17.00 per hour.

Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage rises from $17.00 to $17.30 per hour.

Source: staff