Ontario’s Minimum Wage Rises to $17.95 on October 1: What Changes for Workers and Employers
Key Takeaways Ontario’s general minimum wage rises from $17.60 to $17.95 an hour on October 1, 2026. The 35-cent increase is tied to Ontario’s 1.9% Consumer Price Index, as required under the Employment Standards Act. A full-time worker at 40 hours a week will earn about $728 more per year. Special rates also rise: $16.90 […]