Manitoba and PEI announced minimum wage increases

Manitoba and Prince Edward Island have announced upcoming minimum wage increases, reflecting continued adjustments to support workers amid changing economic conditions. Manitoba’s minimum wage will rise by 40 cents to $16.40 per hour on Oct. 1, 2026, based on the province’s 2025 inflation rate and annual indexing under the Employment Standards Code. Prince Edward Island will introduce a two-step increase, moving from $17.00 to $17.30 per hour on Oct. 1, 2026, and then to $17.60 per hour on April 1, 2027, as part of a planned incremental approach.

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