The provincial government has announced that the minimum wage in Manitoba will increase to $15 an hour by October 1st, 2023.
The province plans to increase the minimum wage, which is currently sitting at $11.95, three times starting October 1st, 2022 when it goes up to $13.50. Then, on April 1st, 2023 it will increase to $14.15, and the final increase will come on October 1st, 2023.
Premier Heather Stefanson made the announcement this afternoon.
"Today's announcement delivers on our commitment to making life more affordable for all Manitobans. This phased-in approach will ensure small businesses remain strong and continue to grow while helping workers and their families get ahead by earning bigger paycheques. Our balanced approach to increasing the minimum wage will help workers make ends meet while also recognizing the concerns of small businesses who are struggling during this difficult time."
The province was originally planning to raise its minimum wage to 12.35 this fall. In May, the Saskatchewan Government announced a larger increase to its minimum wage coming this fall, which would have left Manitoba with the lowest minimum wage in the country.
