The GNWT is raising the minimum wage to $16.70 per hour from $16.05 per hour, a four per cent hike. 

The raise starts as of Sept.1.

"This increase reflects the GNWTSA国际影视传媒檚 commitment to ensuring that wages keep pace with the rising cost of living, using a formula based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the average hourly wage for 2023," a July 10 GNWT news release states.

It's not as big a raise as the last increase in September 2023 when the NWTSA国际影视传媒檚 minimum wage climbed to $16.05 per hour from  $15.20.

The territorial government conducted a public survey to gather feedback on the minimum wage at the start of this year, with almost 200 employees and more than 30 employers providing insights.

"Survey results indicate broad support for annual minimum wage adjustments based on statistical indicators, with many respondents emphasizing the importance of aligning the wage rate with the cost of living."

The minimum wage in Nunavut is $19 per hour, the highest in the country. In Yukon, it's $17.59. British Columbia, at $17.40, also has a higher minimum wage than the NWT.