The Alberta Government in an announcement about minimum wage in Alberta
EDMONTON, AB (June 29, 2015): Alberta will take first step towards a $15 per hour minimum wage by 2018. Alberta's general minimum wage will increase to $11.20 from $10.20 per hour. The liquor server minimum wage will rise to $10.70 from $9.20 per hour in the first of two steps to eliminate the differential rate altogether in 2016.
The announcement was made on June 29, 2015 by the Press Secretary of the Alberta Government Leah Holoiday.
Alberta's minimum wage is currently the lowest in the country, yet we have one of the highest costs of living. We promised Albertans we would raise minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2018, and we will stick to that promise. We're taking a significant step towards our goal for 2015 and will continue this path in future years.
Rachel Notley, Premier
We have listened closely to Albertans and have taken their views and suggestions into account. Our plan includes a $1 increase to the general minimum wage this year, plus a two-year phase out of the liquor server rate. We will continue to consult with stakeholders as we move forward on our goal over the next three years.
Lori Sigurdson, Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour
Our vision is women thriving in a safe and equitable community. The government's work to increase minimum wage to $15 by 2018 is a huge step forward in ensuring Alberta women are earning a wage that enables them to thrive and support their families.We applaud this government's commitment and hope this will lead other provinces to move towards a minimum wage that allows our country to thrive.
Sue Tomney, Chief Executive Officer, YWCA of Calgary
Minimum wage increases 2015
- Current - $10.20 per hour (general minimum wage) and $9.20 per hour (liquor server minimum wage)
- October 1, 2015 - $11.20 per hour (general minimum wage)
- October 1, 2015 - $10.70 per hour (liquor server minimum wage)
News Conference on June 29, 2015
Alberta lays out changes to the province's minimum wage. Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour outlines the first step as Alberta moves towards a $15 per hour minimum wage in 2018.
Good to know
Employers and employees with questions about minimum wages can contact the Employment Standards Contact Centre at 780-427-3731, or toll-free at 1-877-427-3731 or visit work.alberta.ca/minimumwage.
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