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Prince Edward Island has confirmed the minimum wage increase taking effect in October.
The rate is now $17.00 per hour as of April 1, up from the previous $16.50 rate.
The province has confirmed the rate will climb to $17.30 in October and $17.60 in 2027.
| Effective date | Minimum wage (per hour) |
| April 1, 2026 | $17.00 |
| Oct. 1, 2026 | $17.30 |
| April 1, 2027 | $17.60 |
In Nova Scotia, the minimum wage increased to $16.75 per hour on April 1, 2026, up from the previous $16.50 rate. A second increase will bring the minimum wage to $17 per hour on Oct. 1, 2026.
The adjustments reflect the consumer price index plus one per cent, as outlined in the minimum wage regulations.
| Effective date | Minimum wage (per hour) |
| April 1, 2026 | $16.75 |
| Oct. 1, 2026 | $17.00 |
The province underscores that the 2026 increases follow “the unanimous recommendation of the Minimum Wage Review Committee,” which includes representatives of employees and employers. The government also notes that its approach “reflect[s] the consumer price index plus one per cent,” highlighting a formula‑based framework meant to align minimum wage growth with inflation while adding a modest real increase.
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