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Minimum wage is going up on October 1

Minimum wage is rising at the beginning of October.

In Nova Scotia, as of October 1, the minimum wage will rise to $16.50/hour – a 5.1% increase.

If you have questions regarding your pay, you can find more details here.

In other Provinces, the October increases are as follows:

  • Saskatchewan: $15.00 to $15.35/hour (up 2.3%)
  • Manitoba: $15.80 to $16.00/hour (up 1.3%)
  • PEI: 16.00 to $16.50/hour (up 3.1%)
  • Ontario: $17.20 to $17.60/hour (up 2.3%)

Provinces not listed had increases earlier this year.

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