Manitoba’s lowest paid workers are getting another raise today. For the 14th year in a row, the minimum wage will be going up to $10.70/hr (from $10.45/hr) effective today.
“We have increased the minimum wage every year since 2000. This most recent increase builds on our long-term plan to provide the lowest wage earners increased purchasing power so they can better provide for themselves and their families,” said Labour and Immigration Minister Erna Braun. “It also contributes to a vibrant labour market that will help Manitoba businesses attract and retain workers.”
Also, to keep the province competitive for businesses, the Manitoba government has eliminated the small business tax. Manitoba is the only province in the country to have completely eliminated its small business tax, removing 12,000 businesses from the tax rolls and saving each small business owner $55,000 every year.
The elimination of the small business tax should help small restaurants who will struggle paying their employees the .25 cent wage increase.
Manitoba Minimum Wage History:
| March 1, 1991 | $5.00 |
| July 1, 1995 | $5.25 |
| January 1, 1996 | $5.40 |
| April 1, 1999 | $6.00 |
| April 1, 2001 | $6.25 |
| April 1, 2002 | $6.50 |
| April 1, 2003 | $6.75 |
| April 1, 2004 | $7.00 |
| April 1, 2005 | $7.25 |
| April 1, 2006 | $7.60 |
| April 1, 2007 | $8.00 |
| April 1, 2008 | $8.50 |
| May 1, 2009 | $8.75 |
| October 1, 2009 | $9.00 |
| October 1, 2010 | $9.50 |
| October 1, 2011 | $10.00 |
| October 1, 2012 | $10.25 |
| October 1, 2013 | $10.45 |
