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flag Five Canadian provinces raised minimum wages on Oct. 1, 2025, with Ontario’s increase to $17.60 the largest, to combat rising living costs.

flag On October 1, 2025, five Canadian provinces—Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island—raised their minimum wages, with Ontario’s increase to $17.60 per hour being the largest. flag The change, tied to inflation, boosts full-time workers by over $800 annually. flag Quebec did not raise its wage this month, leaving its rate at $16.10, while Alberta remains at $15.00—the lowest in Canada. flag Nunavut leads at $19.75. flag The increases aim to offset rising living costs, with Ontario’s adjustment part of a broader strategy including workforce training investments.

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