The federal minimum wage will increase from $17.30 to $17.75 per hour on April 1, 2025, to account for inflation. Increases to the federal minimum wage are based on Canada’s Consumer Price Index for the previous calendar year, as published by Statistics Canada.
Federally regulated employers will be required to adjust their payroll information to ensure that employees are paid at least the new hourly wage starting on April 1. Employers that do not pay employees on an hourly basis must ensure employees receive at least the equivalent of minimum wage.
The federal minimum wage applies to employees working for federally regulated employers, including industries involved in interprovincial and international transportation, telecommunications and broadcasting, banks, postal services, feed, flour, seed and grain and First Nation Band Councils and Indigenous Self-Governments. It also applies to workers under the age of 18 and interns.
If the minimum wage set by the province or territory is greater than the federal minimum wage, the provincial or territorial wage rate will apply, and that on June 1, 2025, British Columbia’s minimum wage will increase from $17.40 to $17.85.
Please contact your Harris lawyer if you have questions regarding the upcoming minimum wage change.
