

Everything you need to know from upcoming deadlines, regulatory changes, enforcement events and stat holidays you need to prepare for this quarter. Although we update this information every month you can see your specific jurisdiction’s information here.
May
May 1—Quebec—Minimum wage increases $1.00 to $15.25 per hour
May 7—Newfoundland—End of online surveying on pay equity and pay transparency regulations
May 21—Northwest Territories—Last day of public consultations on Employment Standards Act
May 28—Alberta—Deadline to apply for Supporting Psychological Health in First Responders (SPHIFR) grants
May 31—Ontario—End of FSRA public consultations on Administrative Monetary Penalties for pensions violations
June
June 1—BC—General minimum wage increases from $15.65 to $16.75 per hour
June 1—Ontario—New OHS naloxone kit requirements take effect
October
Oct. 1—Newfoundland & Labrador—Minimum wage increases 50 cents to $15.00 per hour
Oct. 1—Ontario—Minimum wage increases $1.05 to $16.55 per hour
Oct. 1—Manitoba—Minimum wage increases of $1.15 to $15.30 per hour
Oct. 1—Nova Scotia—Minimum wage increases 50 cents to $15.00 per hour
Oct. 1—PEI—Minimum wage increases 50 cents to $15.00 per hour