For the 14th year in a row, Manitoba’s minimum wage will be going up 25 cents to $10.70/hr from $10.45/hr. It will be in effect on October 1, 2014.
“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 Minister 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.
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 |
