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Canada Minimum Wage, Labor Law, and Employment Data Sheet
$16.00
International CurrencyCanada has a government-mandated minimum wage, and no worker in Canada can be paid less then this mandatory minimum rate of pay. Employers in Canada who fail to pay the Minimum Wage may be subject to punishment by Canada's government.
What is the Canada Minimum Wage?
Canada's Minimum Wage is the lowest amount a worker can be legally paid for his work. Most countries have a nation-wide minimum wage that all workers must be paid.
Canada's minimum wage is set by each province and territory; and ranges from C$8.00 to C$10.25 per hour. A full list of the Canadian province's Minimum Wage rates can be found on http://www.minimum-wage.ca. Canada's minimum wage was last changed in 1-Nov-01 .
How does Canada's minimum wage compare to the minimum wage in other countries?
Canada's yearly minimum wage is $16.00 in International Currency. International Currency is a measure of currency based on the value of the United States dollar in 2009. There are countries with a higher Minimum Wage then Canada, and Canada is in the top 0 percent of all countries based on the yearly minimum wage rate.
Facts and statistics about Canada
Canada is a country located in the North America region with a population of 31,147,000 and an average life span of 79.4 years.
| Local Name | Canada |
| Gross National Product | 598,862 |
| Government Type | Constitutional Monarchy, Federation |
| Current Leader | Elisabeth II |
| Independence Year | 1867 |
| Continent & Region | North America, North America |
| Surface Area | 9,970,610 square kilometers |
| ISO 3166 Country Code | CA |
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