The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister Responsible for Labour, today announced a 45 cent increase to the minimum wage rate, effective April 1, 2022, in accordance with Labour Standards Regulations.

As of April 1, 2022, the minimum wage will be $13.20 per hour. The minimum overtime wage rate will increase to $19.80. This increase is required under the Labour Standards Regulations and is based on the percentage change in the National Consumer Price Index.

The most recent increase to the minimum wage rate of $0.25 occurred on October 1, 2021, bringing the minimum wage rate to $12.75 per hour.

Last month, the Provincial Government announced the establishment of a five-person Minimum Wage Review Committee. This Committee will review input solicited from targeted stakeholders on the minimum wage and provide a cohesive set of observations and findings as well as provide non-binding recommendations on the current adjustment process for setting the minimum wage and the wage rate. The Committee will submit a summary to the Minister by April 30, 2022.

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“We have heard the ongoing discussion about the importance of minimum wage for minimum wage earners in our province. Our government continues to monitor and review labour standards legislation to ensure it remains relevant, responsive and comparable to jurisdictions across the country. With the recent establishment of the Minimum Wage Review Committee, we are taking the steps to move the conversation forward through a balanced approach for both employers and wage earners.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister Responsible for Labour

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