Alberta’s Minimum Wage Has Been $15 Since 2018: What It Means in 2026
Alberta has the lowest general minimum wage in Canada at $15.00, unchanged since 2018. What that means for employers hiring there and for workers.
September 23, 2026
Blog
Hiring, compliance and workforce updates for Canadian employers
Plain-language updates on employment legislation across the provinces, government HR programs and funding, and resources from chambers of commerce and community organizations.
Using an Unlicensed Staffing Agency in Ontario Can Cost You $15,000
Ontario employers who knowingly use an unlicensed temporary help agency face fines from $15,000. How to check a supplier on the free public registry.
September 23, 2026
What Warehouse, General Labour and Driver Jobs Pay in 2026
What general labour, warehouse, forklift and driving jobs actually pay across Ontario, Quebec and Alberta, based on 97 live We Staff Canada postings.
September 23, 2026
Ontario’s Minimum Wage Rises to $17.95 on October 1, 2026
Ontario’s general minimum wage rises to $17.95 an hour on October 1, 2026. What the increase means for employers and job seekers.
September 23, 2026
Employment Law & Compliance
Ontario’s new job posting rules: what employers must include in 2026
Since January 1, 2026, Ontario employers with 25 or more employees must show a pay range, disclose AI screening, state whether the vacancy exists and drop any Canadian experience requirement. Here is the plain-language checklist.
September 7, 2026