What is the minimum wage in Ontario in 2026?

$17.95 an hour, since October 1, 2026, up from $17.60.

Which province has the lowest minimum wage?

Alberta, at $15.00 an hour. Its general minimum wage has not changed since October 1, 2018.

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Canada's Minimum Wage by Province and Territory in 2026

Q: What is the federal minimum wage in Canada?

$18.15 an hour since April 1, 2026. It applies to federally regulated workplaces such as banks, airlines and telecommunications companies.

Nunavut has Canada's highest general minimum wage at $20.17 an hour, while Alberta's $15.00 rate has been unchanged since October 1, 2018. Five provinces increased their rates on October 1, 2026.

Published October 24, 2026Updated October 24, 2026Data period: General adult minimum wage rates in effect as of October 2026

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Canada's Minimum Wage by Province and Territory in 2026

Nunavut

$20.17

Yukon

$18.51

British Columbia

$18.25

Ontario

$17.95

Prince Edward Island

$17.30

Northwest Territories

$17.20

Nova Scotia

$17.00

Quebec

$16.60

Manitoba

$16.40

Newfoundland and Labrador

$16.35

11New Brunswick

$15.90

12Saskatchewan

$15.70

13Alberta

$15.00

Block size shows each value · Source: Official provincial, territorial and federal government sources; rates in effect in October 2026viszlyn.io

Quick Answer

Nunavut has the highest minimum wage in Canada at $20.17 an hour, followed by Yukon ($18.51) and British Columbia ($18.25), the highest of any province. Ontario's rate is $17.95 after an increase on October 1, 2026. Alberta has the lowest at $15.00, unchanged since October 2018. The federal minimum wage, which covers federally regulated workplaces such as banks and airlines, is $18.15.

Each province and territory in Canada sets its own general minimum wage, and many adjust it once a year, often linked to inflation. This ranking lists the general adult minimum wage in all 13 provinces and territories as of October 2026, from highest to lowest. Some jurisdictions set different rates for particular groups, such as students or liquor servers, which are not included here. Rates are in Canadian dollars per hour. Five provinces raised their minimum wage on October 1, 2026: Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Nunavut and the Northwest Territories raised theirs on September 1.

The federal minimum wage: $18.15

The federal minimum wage is $18.15 an hour, in effect since April 1, 2026, for employees in federally regulated private-sector workplaces such as banks, airlines, interprovincial transportation and telecommunications. Where the provincial or territorial minimum wage is higher, federally regulated employers must pay the higher rate. As of October 2026, the general rates in British Columbia, Yukon and Nunavut exceed the federal rate.

General minimum wage, C$ per hour, October 2026

Source: Official provincial, territorial and federal government sources; rates in effect in October 2026

Nunavut$20.17

Yukon$18.51

British Columbia$18.25

Ontario$17.95

Prince Edward Island$17.30

Northwest Territories$17.20

Nova Scotia$17.00

Quebec$16.60

Manitoba$16.40

Newfoundland and Labrador$16.35

New Brunswick$15.90

Saskatchewan$15.70

Alberta$15.00

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Alberta

Unchanged since Oct 1, 2018

Minimum wage per hour:: $15.00
Category:: Province

Alberta's general minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, the lowest in Canada. The rate reached $15.00 on October 1, 2018, and has remained at that level since. Alberta also has a separate $13.00 minimum wage for eligible students under 18, introduced on June 26, 2019.

Alberta's general minimum wage has not changed in eight years, while Ontario's has risen to $17.95.