The Welcome to Nova Scotia sign in Amherst. N.S. Photo:Hayden Soloviev/Wikimedia

Nova Scotia minimum wage to rise twice in 2026

by Todd Humber December 2, 2025

written by Todd Humber December 2, 2025

Nova Scotia's minimum wage will increase twice in 2026, rising to $16.75 on April 1 and $17 on Oct. 1, following a…

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Minimum Wage Nova Scotia

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.

Nova Scotia minimum wage to rise twice in 2026

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