WONE Global's guide to Canada records this change under people and visas. Each statement below has been checked against the source it links to.
The federal minimum wage is CAD 18.15 per hour from 1 April 2026, adjusted annually for inflation.
Federal. Applies only to federally regulated private-sector employers (for example banks, airlines, telecommunications, interprovincial transport); other employers follow provincial or territorial minimum wages.
Employment and Social Development Canada · Wages, pay and deductions (federal labour standards) ↗ Checked against an official source · Not yet professionally reviewed · checked 19 October 2026
This is a summary of the rule as published, not advice on how it applies to you. The WONE Global Partner for this service in Canada can advise on that.











