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As Ontario announces minimum wage increase, here’s how others compare

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Mixed reaction to Ontario minimum wage increase
WATCH ABOVE: With Ontario’s minimum wage increasing to $16.55 in October, small business advocates are warning the province the wages could impact bottom lines, while others believe the increase isn’t enough to combat inflation. Global’s Colin D’Mello reports – Mar 31, 2023

TORONTO — Ontario announced Friday that its minimum wage will increase on Oct. 1 to $16.55. Here is a list of the minimum wages in other jurisdictions across the country as of the same date:

Yukon – $16.77

Federal – $16.65

Ontario – $16.55

Nunavut – $16

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British Columbia – $15.65

Manitoba – $15.30

Quebec – $15.25

Northwest Territories – currently $15.20, but set to rise on Sept. 1 with inflation

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Nova Scotia – $15

Newfoundland and Labrador – $15

Prince Edward Island – $15

Alberta – $15

New Brunswick – $14.75

Saskatchewan – $14

Click to play video: '$19.05/Hr is the minimum a person needs to get by according to the Ontario Living Wage Network'
$19.05/Hr is the minimum a person needs to get by according to the Ontario Living Wage Network

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