Canada minimum wage

Ottawa, April 8, 2025 — Amid soaring living costs, Indian students and temporary workers in Canada are set to benefit from a rise in the federal minimum wage. Effective April 1, the Canadian government has increased the rate from 17.30 to 17.75 Canadian dollars per hour for those employed in the federally regulated private sector.The move offers some financial relief for international students, many of whom juggle part-time jobs to manage rent, tuition, and daily expenses in a tight economy. With Indian students forming one of the largest international student populations in Canada, the wage hike is expected to positively…