Employment Conditions in Canada
Employment and working conditions are strictly regulated in Canada through federal and provincial laws. These laws set minimum wage levels, health and safety standards, and hours of work. Federal and provincial laws also provide for material leave, annual paid vacation and protection of children who are working.
Various policies are in place to enforce worker benefits, provide extended parental or leave, and provisions for the care of dying relatives.
In Canada, Minimum wages are set by each individual province or territory. Current minimum wages are:
Alberta: $7.00
British Columbia: $8.00
Manitoba: $7.60
New Brunswick: $6.50
Newfoundland & Labrador: $6.50
Northwest Territories: $8.25
Nova Scotia: $7.15
Nunavut: $8.50
Ontario: $7.75
Prince Edward Island: $7.15
Quebec: $7.75
Saskatchewan: $7.55
Yukon: $7.20
All wages are in Canadian Dollars.
Please note that some occupations, particularly those in the service industry or specific trades, will have different legislated minimum wage levels.
Various policies are in place to enforce worker benefits, provide extended parental or leave, and provisions for the care of dying relatives.
In Canada, Minimum wages are set by each individual province or territory. Current minimum wages are:
Alberta: $7.00
British Columbia: $8.00
Manitoba: $7.60
New Brunswick: $6.50
Newfoundland & Labrador: $6.50
Northwest Territories: $8.25
Nova Scotia: $7.15
Nunavut: $8.50
Ontario: $7.75
Prince Edward Island: $7.15
Quebec: $7.75
Saskatchewan: $7.55
Yukon: $7.20
All wages are in Canadian Dollars.
Please note that some occupations, particularly those in the service industry or specific trades, will have different legislated minimum wage levels.
