Minimum wage rates in British Columbia are increasing on May 1, 2011, November 1, 2011 and May 1, 2012 as follows:

• May 1, 2011 – $8.75 per hour;
• November 1, 2011 – $9.50 per hour;
• May 1, 2012 – $10.25 per hour.

Non-hourly rates paid to camp leaders, live-in home support workers and resident caretakers will be adjusted at the same time in proportion to the increase in minimum wage.

Piece rates for hand-harvested crops listed in the employment standards regulation will remain unchanged pending the outcome of a review currently being undertaken by the Ministry of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government. The review is expected to be completed by the end of 2011.