Several Provinces have increased or will increase their minimum wage rates in 2013. The list below details the wage rate changes taking effect in 2013.

Jurisdiction
Rate New/Current
Previous Rate
Effective Date

Alberta
$9.75
$9.40
Sept. 1, 2012

Manitoba
$10.25
$10.00
Oct. 1, 2012

New Brunswick
$10.00
$9.50
01-Apr-12

Newfoundland and Labrador
$10.00
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01-Jul-10

Nova Scotia
$10.30
$10.15
01-Apr-13

Nova Scotia (inexperienced workers)
$9.80
$9.65
01-Apr-13

Ontario
$10.25
—
31-Mar-10

Ontario (students under 18 who work 28 hours or less/week)
$9.60
—
31-Mar-10

Ontario (serving alcohol on licensed property)
$8.90
—
31-Mar-10

Quebec
$9.90
$9.65
May 1 2012

Saskatchewan
$9.50
$9.25
Sept. […]