Minimum wage rises launch in five Canadian provinces
Five Canadian provinces will raise minimum wage on October 1, 2026, with increases of 25 to 40 cents per hour.
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NJ Minimum Wage Set at $16.48 in 2027
New Jersey’s minimum wage will climb to $16.48 per hour on Jan. 1, 2027, a $0.56 increase, as part of a series of scheduled hikes.
Seattle Minimum Wage Set to Exceed $22 per Hour in 2027
Seattle will raise its minimum wage to more than $22 per hour on Jan. 1, 2027, as required by the city’s Minimum Wage Ordinance. The change continues a pattern of periodic wage hikes previously implemented.
Québec Solidaire Calls for $20 Minimum Wage, CAQ Warns of Fallout
Québec Solidaire proposes raising the minimum wage to $20 per hour to aid low‑income workers, while the CAQ, including Christine Fréchette, warns that a rapid increase could harm the province’s economy.
