Workers and employers in Newfoundland and Labrador will see a new minimum wage take effect April 1, 2026, when the provincial rate rises by 35 cents to $16.35 an hour. The overtime minimum wage rate will increase to $24.53 an hour at the same time.
The adjustment follows the province’s Labour Standards Regulations, which require minimum wage rates to be updated each year on April 1 based on changes to the national Consumer Price Index.
Labour Minister Mike Goosney said the increase is intended to balance the needs of workers and businesses.
“Raising the minimum wage helps to ease the financial pressures facing workers, while giving employers the predictability they need to plan and grow their businesses,” Goosney said. “Ongoing dialogue is essential and progress happens best when we work together.”
Goosney, who is new to the minister role, said he welcomes input from employers and workers.
“As a new Minister, I welcome conversations with workers, employers and stakeholders about any issues or concerns they may have and we want to work with you to find solutions that will make life more manageable for the residents and businesses of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Newfoundland and Labrador adjusts its minimum wage annually under the Labour Standards Regulations. The provincial government has identified affordability as a key platform priority.
