$16.65 per hour is the new minimum wage effective April 1, 2023 applicable to for all federally regulated private sectors. The federal regulated private sectors include banking, postal and courier services, as well as interprovincial air, rail, road, and maritime transportation.
What is the highest minimum wage in Canada?
Yukon has the highest minimum wage at $16.77 per hour, followed by Federal minimum wage that is $16.65 per hour, and Nunavut which has the minimum wage of $16 per hour.
What is minimum wage Ontario 2023 and when will it increase?
Currently, $15.50 is the minimum wage in Ontario.
Minimum wage in Ontario will increase to $16.55 on October 1, 2023.
People migrate to Toronto, Canada’s biggest and most populous diversified metropolis for a variety of reasons including better job opportunities, education, and quality of life. However, there are also a lot of different reasons why some people might prefer to move away from Toronto. From 2016 to 2021, the Toronto’s overall population grew by only…
The new Canada inflation data released today suggests that Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 4.4% year on year, following a 4.3% increase in March. The increase in headline consumer inflation is the first time since June of 2022. Higher rents and mortgage interest expenses contributed the most to the all-items CPI increase in April 2023,…
The new one-time grocery rebate bill c-46 (Cost of Living Act) received royal assent to become legislation on May 11, 2023. Eligible Canadians will receive this one-time grocery rebate from CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) via direct transfer or cheque on July 5, 2023. The new one-time Grocery Rebate will provide targeted inflation relief for the…
Today, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser and Minister of Families Karina Gould unveiled the new Canadian passport design 2023. New Canadian passport has been completely redesigned and has cutting-edge security measures. According to the Passport Index, the Canadian passport ranks fourth in the world, providing holders with visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to nearly 170 countries (as…
New Alberta Wildfire Emergency Evacuation Payment: Effective today (May 9), any Albertan who has evacuated pursuant to a mandatory order for 7 or more consecutive days, can now submit an application for a one-time emergency evacuation payment. Alberta is currently in the state of emergency because of ongoing wildfires and more than 29,000 individuals have already…
The Toronto police unveiled the list of the 25 most wanted criminals in Canada by raising life-sized cardboard cut-outs at Yonge-Dundas Square. The list is part of the Bolo Program, which stands for “Be On the Lookout,” and aims to publicize police-wanted notices to help apprehend Canada’s most wanted fugitives. This new list has now…
Latest IRCC Strike Update: IRCC Strike finally ends and employees have now even reported back at work as of May 1, 2023 (confirmed by our internal sources at IRCC). Read more…
April 30, 2023: Latest Update on Canada’s Response to Sudan Crisis Defence Minister Anita Anand gives an update on attempts to remove Canadians from Sudan amid the country’s ongoing crisis in a virtual press conference. General Wayne Eyre, the chief of the military staff, and federal officials are with her at this press conference. April…
Today, the new online streaming act (bill c-11) got royal assent to become a law in Canada. This new law will promote Canadian influencers and artists across different platforms. New Bill C-11 will empower Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) will now be regulating a new broadcast category known as “online undertakings,” stipulating in the…
Ontario eliminates the post-secondary education requirement for police officers and covers training costs to increase recruitment. Here is all you should know.
All the details about the new Volkswagen battery plant in Ontario Canada, largest in North America that will create up to 3,000 direct jobs and up to 30,000 indirect jobs.
Canada inflation rate has slowed down in March 2023, falling to 4.3% from 5.2% in February and to its lowest level since August 2021. Furthermore, the Bank of Canada predicts that the rate will reach 3% in few months. Bank of Canada is eyeing at 2% inflation by end of 2024. The CPI increased by…
Residents of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario are eligible for CAI. It consists of a base amount plus a supplement for residents of small and rural towns. Newcomers to Canada including permanent residents, refugees (protected persons), and temporary residents (including student, worker, or temporary resident permit holders) are also eligible for CAI, but they will…