Manitoba minimum wage set to increase to $16 an hour this October ($11.80 American)

It’s not a big jump, but for many in Manitoba earning minimum wage, every bit counts. Starting October 1, the province’s base pay will rise by 20 cents to $16 an hour—a modest adjustment tied to last year’s inflation rate of 1.1%. While it keeps Manitoba aligned with its inflation-indexing policy, the raise still leaves the provincial wage trailing behind the federal minimum. As of today, $16 Canadian equals roughly $11.80 USD.