New federal base pay rate higher than earlier projected rate of $18.10
HR professionals in federally regulated sectors have one week to prepare for a higher wage floor, as the government of Canada moves to raise the federal minimum wage to $18.15 per hour on April 1, 2026.
“Ensuring the federal minimum wage rises with inflation is a floor that protects workers, especially those in the lowest paid jobs in federally regulated sectors,” said Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario. “Keeping the minimum wage up to date helps maintain a reliable baseline that strengthens earnings and keeps workplace standards strong for all workers.”
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced that the new rate represents a cumulative increase of 21% since the standalone federal minimum wage was introduced in 2021.
The department said the measure has “supported thousands of workers in minimum-wage jobs across the federally regulated private sector” and that regularly updating the rate “protects the wage floor workers rely on and strengthens the standard for fair pay.”
The new federal base pay rate is higher than the earlier projected $18.10. The current hourly rate is $17.75.
Several provinces will also adjust their minimum pay rates by April 1.
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