NEW BRUNSWICK INCREASED THE MINIMUM WAGE TO THE HIGHEST IN ATLANTIC CANADA

On January 30, 2023, the New Brunswick Government increased the minimum wage to $14.75 per hour, which will be in effect on April 1, 2023. The current minimum wage in the province is $13.75 per hour. This is the third $1 per-hour increase to the minimum wage over the last 12 months. In 2022, the province temporarily suspended indexing to ensure minimum wage earners receive a livable salary and improve the quality of life for 19,000 such workers (representing 5.7% of workers in the province).

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What and where is New Brunswick?

New Brunswick is a province located in Eastern Canada, bordered by Quebec, the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean. Its capital city is Fredericton, and major cities include Saint John, Moncton and Edmundston. New Brunswick is the only constitutionally bilingual province in Canada, with both English and French as official languages. It is known for its natural beauty, with mountains, forests and the Bay of Fundy coastline. Popular attractions include Magnetic Hill, the Hopewell Rocks and Fundy National Park. The province is also home to many festivals and events, including the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, the Atlantic Canada Comedy Festival and the Miramichi Folksong Festival.

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