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Author: Tavi Dhillon
Publication Date: April 1, 2026 - 18:13

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Advocates say rising minimum wages still fall short across Canada

April 1, 2026
Minimum wage workers in Nova Scotia will earn a quarter more per hour when the rate increases to $16.75 on Wednesday. It will increase again to $17 this October.


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