As cost-of-living adjustments continue across the country, several provinces and territories have announced minimum wage increases in 2025. These changes will impact payroll planning, scheduling strategies, and overall compensation structures—especially in service, sales support, and entry-level roles.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the upcoming increases:
🔹 New Brunswick: $15.30 ➝ $15.65
🔹 Newfoundland & Labrador: $15.60 ➝ $16.00
🔹 Nova Scotia: $15.20 ➝ $15.70
🔹 Yukon: $17.59 ➝ $17.94
🔹 Federal (Canada-wide): $17.30 ➝ $17.75
(for federally regulated industries)
🔹 Quebec: $15.75 ➝ $16.10
🔹 British Columbia: $17.40 ➝ $17.85
🔹 Nova Scotia: $15.70 ➝ $16.50 (Second increase this year)
These changes are designed to help workers manage rising living costs. but they also mean that dealerships should act now.
✔ Review wage structures and identify roles affected by the increases
✔ Adjust payroll budgets to reflect new minimums
✔ Ensure compliance by updating policies and systems ahead of each effective date
✔ Use HRIS tools to streamline payroll adjustments and maintain clear records
Need support planning ahead?
Our advisory team is here to help you stay compliant and confident as these changes roll out.
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