The minimum wage is a basic labour standard that sets the lowest wage rate that an employer can pay to employees who are covered by the legislation. Today, one of its main purposes is to protect non-unionized workers in unskilled jobs, although it can also influence, directly or indirectly, the level of compensation of other employees as well. A minimum wage constitutes a floor above which employees or their unions may negotiate with management for higher remuneration. However, it is rarely static: adjustments are required from time to time to maintain its relevance in changing economic and social conditions.

Minimum Wages in Canada increased to 17.60 CAD/Hour in 2025 from 17.20 CAD/Hour in 2024. This dataset provides - Canada Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Canada Minimum Wage data was reported at 16.380 CAD in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.450 CAD for 2023. Canada Minimum Wage data is updated yearly, averaging 5.701 CAD from Dec 1965 (Median) to 2024, with 60 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.380 CAD in 2024 and a record low of 0.917 CAD in 1965. Canada Minimum Wage data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Employment and Social Development Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.G043: Minimum Wage. In Canada, every province and territory provides for a minimum wage in its employment standards legislation, and therefore may vary from one province to another. A value for the hourly minimum wage for Canada is the average of provincial hourly minimum wages.

Canada Minimum Wage: British Columbia data was reported at 17.400 CAD in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.750 CAD for 2023. Canada Minimum Wage: British Columbia data is updated yearly, averaging 6.500 CAD from Dec 1965 (Median) to 2024, with 60 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.400 CAD in 2024 and a record low of 1.000 CAD in 1966. Canada Minimum Wage: British Columbia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Employment and Social Development Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.G043: Minimum Wage.

The wages on the Job Bank website are specific to an occupation and provide information on the earnings of workers at the regional level. Wages for most occupations are also provided at the national and provincial level. In Canada, all jobs are associated with one specific occupational grouping which is determined by the National Occupational Classification. For most occupations, a minimum, median and maximum wage estimates are displayed. They are update annually. If you have comments or questions regarding the wage information, please contact the Labour Market Information Division at: NC-LMI-IMT-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

Average hourly and weekly wage rate, and median hourly and weekly wage rate by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), type of work, gender, and age group.

Wages in Canada increased to 31.72 CAD/Hour in April from 31.26 CAD/Hour in March of 2025. This dataset provides - Canada Average Hourly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Canada Minimum Wage: New Brunswick data was reported at 15.300 CAD in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.750 CAD for 2023. Canada Minimum Wage: New Brunswick data is updated yearly, averaging 5.000 CAD from Dec 1965 (Median) to 2024, with 60 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.300 CAD in 2024 and a record low of 0.800 CAD in 1965. Canada Minimum Wage: New Brunswick data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Employment and Social Development Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.G043: Minimum Wage.

Canada Minimum Wage: Saskatchewan data was reported at 15.000 CAD in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.000 CAD for 2023. Canada Minimum Wage: Saskatchewan data is updated yearly, averaging 5.600 CAD from Dec 1968 (Median) to 2024, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.000 CAD in 2024 and a record low of 1.050 CAD in 1968. Canada Minimum Wage: Saskatchewan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Employment and Social Development Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.G043: Minimum Wage.

Canada Minimum Wage: Yukon data was reported at 17.590 CAD in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.770 CAD for 2023. Canada Minimum Wage: Yukon data is updated yearly, averaging 6.860 CAD from Dec 1968 (Median) to 2024, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.590 CAD in 2024 and a record low of 1.250 CAD in 1969. Canada Minimum Wage: Yukon data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Employment and Social Development Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.G043: Minimum Wage.

Canada Minimum Wage: Newfoundland & Labrador data was reported at 15.600 CAD in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.000 CAD for 2023. Canada Minimum Wage: Newfoundland & Labrador data is updated yearly, averaging 4.750 CAD from Dec 1965 (Median) to 2024, with 60 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.600 CAD in 2024 and a record low of 0.700 CAD in 1967. Canada Minimum Wage: Newfoundland & Labrador data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Employment and Social Development Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.G043: Minimum Wage.

Canada Minimum Wage: Ontario data was reported at 17.200 CAD in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.500 CAD for 2023. Canada Minimum Wage: Ontario data is updated yearly, averaging 6.775 CAD from Dec 1965 (Median) to 2024, with 60 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.200 CAD in 2024 and a record low of 1.000 CAD in 1968. Canada Minimum Wage: Ontario data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Employment and Social Development Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.G043: Minimum Wage.

Canada Minimum Wage: Alberta data was reported at 15.000 CAD in 2019. This stayed constant from the previous number of 15.000 CAD for 2018. Canada Minimum Wage: Alberta data is updated yearly, averaging 5.000 CAD from Dec 1965 (Median) to 2019, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.000 CAD in 2019 and a record low of 1.000 CAD in 1966. Canada Minimum Wage: Alberta data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Employment and Social Development Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.G043: Minimum Wage.

Canada Minimum Wage: Manitoba data was reported at 15.800 CAD in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.300 CAD for 2023. Canada Minimum Wage: Manitoba data is updated yearly, averaging 5.125 CAD from Dec 1965 (Median) to 2024, with 60 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.800 CAD in 2024 and a record low of 0.850 CAD in 1965. Canada Minimum Wage: Manitoba data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Employment and Social Development Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.G043: Minimum Wage.

Canada Minimum Wage: Northwest Territories data was reported at 16.700 CAD in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.050 CAD for 2023. Canada Minimum Wage: Northwest Territories data is updated yearly, averaging 7.000 CAD from Dec 1968 (Median) to 2024, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.700 CAD in 2024 and a record low of 1.250 CAD in 1969. Canada Minimum Wage: Northwest Territories data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Employment and Social Development Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.G043: Minimum Wage.

Canada Minimum Wage: Nova Scotia data was reported at 15.200 CAD in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.000 CAD for 2023. Canada Minimum Wage: Nova Scotia data is updated yearly, averaging 5.150 CAD from Dec 1965 (Median) to 2024, with 60 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.200 CAD in 2024 and a record low of 1.050 CAD in 1965. Canada Minimum Wage: Nova Scotia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Employment and Social Development Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.G043: Minimum Wage.

Canada Minimum Wage: Nunavut data was reported at 19.000 CAD in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.000 CAD for 2023. Canada Minimum Wage: Nunavut data is updated yearly, averaging 11.000 CAD from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2024, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19.000 CAD in 2024 and a record low of 7.000 CAD in 2002. Canada Minimum Wage: Nunavut data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Employment and Social Development Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.G043: Minimum Wage.

Portugal, Canada, and the United States were the countries with the highest house price to income ratio in 2024. In all three countries, the index exceeded 130 index points, while the average for all OECD countries stood at 116.2 index points. The index measures the development of housing affordability and is calculated by dividing nominal house price by nominal disposable income per head, with 2015 set as a base year when the index amounted to 100. An index value of 120, for example, would mean that house price growth has outpaced income growth by 20 percent since 2015. How have house prices worldwide changed since the COVID-19 pandemic? House prices started to rise gradually after the global financial crisis (2007–2008), but this trend accelerated with the pandemic. The countries with advanced economies, which usually have mature housing markets, experienced stronger growth than countries with emerging economies. Real house price growth (accounting for inflation) peaked in 2022 and has since lost some of the gain. Although, many countries experienced a decline in house prices, the global house price index shows that property prices in 2023 were still substantially higher than before COVID-19. Renting vs. buying In the past, house prices have grown faster than rents. However, the home affordability has been declining notably, with a direct impact on rental prices. As people struggle to buy a property of their own, they often turn to rental accommodation. This has resulted in a growing demand for rental apartments and soaring rental prices.

Canada Minimum Wage: Prince Edward Island data was reported at 16.000 CAD in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.000 CAD for 2023. Canada Minimum Wage: Prince Edward Island data is updated yearly, averaging 4.750 CAD from Dec 1965 (Median) to 2024, with 60 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.000 CAD in 2024 and a record low of 0.800 CAD in 1968. Canada Minimum Wage: Prince Edward Island data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Employment and Social Development Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.G043: Minimum Wage.