Manitoba and Prince Edward Island have announced upcoming minimum wage increases, reflecting continued adjustments to support workers amid changing economic conditions. Manitoba’s minimum wage will rise by 40 cents to $16.40 per hour on Oct. 1, 2026, based on the province’s 2025 inflation rate and annual indexing under the Employment Standards Code. Prince Edward Island will introduce a two-step increase, moving from $17.00 to $17.30 per hour on Oct. 1, 2026, and then to $17.60 per hour on April 1, 2027, as part of a planned incremental approach.