Minimum wage increases to $16.75 per hour on June 1 (flickr.com)

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Minimum wage in British Columbia (per hour): 2001 to present

 

2001: $8.00
2002-2010: no increases
2011: $8.75, then $9.50
2012: $10.25
2013: no increase
2014: no increase
2015: $10.45
2016: $10.85
2017: $11.35
2018: $12.65
2019: $13.85
2020: $14.60
2021: $15.20
2022: $15.65
June 1, 2023: $16.75