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The Manitoba government is set to announce a new minimum wage after a labour-management committee failed to reach a consensus on what should happen to the $11 hourly rate. Here’s a look at what minimum-wage workers are paid across the country:
Alberta — $12.20 an hour, rising to $13.60 this year and reaching $15 an hour on Oct. 1, 2018.
British Columbia — $10.85. It’s expected to rise to at least $11.25 this year.
Manitoba — $11.
New Brunswick — $11. Adjusted annually relative to the consumer price index.
Newfoundland & Labrador — $10.75 rising to $11 on Oct. 1, 2017
Northwest Territories — $12.50
Nova Scotia — $10.85. Adjusted annually April 1 based on the consumer price index.
Nunavut — $13. Adjusted annually April 1.
Ontario — $11.40. Rising to $11.60 Oct. 1.
Prince Edward Island — $11.25.
Quebec — $10.75, rising to $11.25 per hour May 1.
Saskatchewan — $10.72. Adjusted annually Oct. 1 relative to the consumer price index and average hourly wage.
Yukon — $11.32. Adjusted annually April 1 based on the consumer price index.
Source: The Canadian Press, Retail Council of Canada
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