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Minimum wage goes up in Quebec

  • Quebec increased its minimum wage to $16.10 per hour on May 1, 2025, affecting workers across the province.
  • Labour Minister Jean Boulet announced the 35-cent raise in January to help 217,400 employees amid economic concerns.
  • The 2.2% increase matches the expected 2.1% inflation for 2025-2026 and represents the smallest raise since Boulet became minister in 2018.
  • Boulet stated, "It's always a delicate decision" and emphasized balancing purchasing power with business capacity during financial insecurity.
  • This increase could raise disposable income by up to $484 annually and highlights ongoing challenges in supporting low-wage workers without risking jobs.
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Minimum wage in Quebec: you will earn more as of tomorrow

The minimum wage in Quebec will increase by $0.35 per hour as of Thursday.

·Montreal, Canada
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TVA Nouvelles broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
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