In Canada, employees have the right to receive written notice before their employment is terminated. This table outlines the minimum statutory notice periods employers must provide across provinces.
While these periods represent the minimum, employers can choose to offer more notice.
Province | Notice Period (based on years/months of service) |
Alberta | Less than 3 months: None; |
British Columbia | Less than 3 months: None; |
Manitoba | Less than 30 days: None; |
New Brunswick | 6 months to 5 years: 2 weeks; |
Newfoundland and Labrador | Less than 3 months: None; |
Nova Scotia | Less than 3 months: None; |
Ontario | Less than 3 months: None; |
Prince Edward Island | Less than 6 months: None; |
Quebec | Less than 3 months: None; |
Saskatchewan | Less than 3 months: None; |