Are unpaid internships legal in Canada?

The short answer is no. The longer answer is that it depends on the province you live in. ⚖️ While every province has its own set of laws, the one underlying similarity is that they are only legal when it is exclusively to the benefit of the student. 💰If the employer gains value from the student's work, then they are legally required to pay for the internship. 💸 For federally-regulated employers, the law is clear on its stipulations with no exclusions or exceptions made for students or trainees, and they are required to pay the intern at least minimum wage.