Canada · reviewed October 2026
Canada pay transparency laws for job postings
Four provinces now require pay information in job postings for private employers: Ontario, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Newfoundland and Labrador’s rule covers its public sector so far. There’s no federal posting requirement.
Ontario
In force since January 1, 2026. Applies to: employers with 25 or more employees.
Publicly advertised job postings must include the expected pay or a pay range. A range can span no more than $50,000. Postings whose expected pay (or the top of the range) is above $200,000 a year are exempt.
Postings must also say whether AI is used to screen applicants, whether the job is vacant, and can't require Canadian work experience. Interviewed applicants must hear back within 45 days.
British Columbia
In force since November 1, 2023. Applies to: all employers.
Publicly advertised job postings must include the expected wage or salary, or a range. BC sets no maximum spread, but the figure should reflect what the employer reasonably expects to pay.
Employers can't ask applicants about pay history. Larger employers publish annual pay transparency reports, phased in by size; employers with 50 or more employees report from November 1, 2026.
Prince Edward Island
In force. Applies to: all employers.
Publicly advertised job postings must include the expected pay or pay range.
Employers can't ask applicants about pay history.
New Brunswick
In force since June 12, 2026 (Pay Transparency Act). Applies to: employers advertising a position.
Both public and internal job postings must include the expected salary, hourly wage or a range.
Employers can't seek an applicant's pay history unless it's publicly available. Annual pay reporting is expected to phase in from 2028, once regulations are issued.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Public sector only, so far. Applies to: public bodies covered by the pay equity and pay transparency act.
Covered public-sector employers must include pay information in job postings. The Act's pay transparency duties are set to extend to all employers on a date still to be proclaimed.
Check the current proclamation status before relying on this for a private-sector employer.
Other provinces and territories
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia and the territories have no general requirement to put pay in job postings that we’re aware of as of October 2026. Several are considering one, so check before you post.
Posting one role in Canada and the US?
Remote roles open to candidates in both countries can fall under a US state law and a provincial one at the same time. A single range that satisfies both is usually the simplest approach; Ontario’s $50,000 cap on the spread is the strictest limit in either country. Our validator checks the US state and city laws and the EU directive; it doesn’t check Canadian rules yet.
This summary is based on provincial legislation and employment-law firm guidance. It isn’t legal advice; check the provincial statute or ministry guidance for your situation.