Manitoba Minimum Wage

• Manitoba’s minimum wage to rise this weekend, but some say it still lags living wage

  The Manitoba Federation of Labour says even with the October increase, it's still not a living wage in 2023.

  Economy

  Mar 31, 2023
  
• Manitoba to raise minimum wage twice in 2023, labour minister says

  The wage, which is currently $13.50 an hour, will go up to $14.15 an hour in April and again to $15.30 an hour in October. 

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2023
  
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• ‘We can do it today’: Manitoba has resources to address shocking child poverty rate, advocates say

  At least 20 per cent of Manitoban children live in poverty, according to a new report, but stakeholders and opposition leaders argue the province has the resources to combat this.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2023
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• Manitoba government introduces bill to enact promised minimum wage increase

  The Manitoba government has introduced a bill in the legislature to formally enact a raise in the minimum wage.

  Politics

  Nov 18, 2022
• Manitoba reviewing provincial taxes in bid to make province more competitive

  The PC government says a working group will examine all the province's taxes and report back before the spring budget.

  Politics

  Oct 19, 2022
• Minimum wage bill and others expected to pass before Manitoba legislature break

  Many bills will not go to a final vote until the legislature resumes in the fall, including one that would loosen restrictions on the cosmetic use of lawn pesticides.

  Politics

  Jun 1, 2022
• Manitoba proposes path to increase minimum wage above inflation

  A bill before the Manitoba legislature would give the provincial cabinet the authority to order a higher increase to minimum wage in years when inflation runs above five per cent.

  Politics

  May 30, 2022
• Manitoba’s premier says minimum wage must stay competitive

  Saskatchewan is raising its minimum to $13 an hour this fall and to $15 in 2024.

  Politics

  May 27, 2022
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• Manitoba to boast Canada’s lowest minimum wage when rate increases in Saskatchewan

  The Manitoba Federation of Labour says having the lowest minimum wage in Canada leaves many workers in poverty and will be an embarrassment.

  Economy

  May 4, 2022
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• Manitoba’s minimum wage rises to $11.90 an hour Oct. 1

  On Oct. 1, the province said, the minimum wage will increase by 25 cents, rising to $11.90 an hour from $11.65.

  Money

  Sep 18, 2020