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Federal minimum wage rises 2.1% to $18.15 on April 1, matching last year’s inflation

by Todd Humber March 24, 2026

written by Todd Humber March 24, 2026

The federal government will raise the federal minimum wage to $18.15 per hour on April 1, 2026, a 2.1% increase tied to…

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Federal minimum wage rises 2.1% to $18.15 on April 1, matching last year’s inflation

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