Ontario will raise its minimum wage to $17.60 an hour starting October 1, reflecting a 2.4% increase in line with the Consumer Price Index. This annual adjustment will provide approximately $835 more for full-time workers earning minimum wage. With this update, Ontario's minimum wage will become the second-highest in Canada. The retail sector comprises 36% of those earning at or below this wage, while 24% are employed in accommodation and food services, indicating the significant effects on these industries.
Ontario is raising the minimum wage from $17.20 to $17.60 an hour starting October 1, reflecting a 2.4% increase based on the Consumer Price Index.
This increase positions Ontario with the second-highest minimum wage in Canada, benefiting many workers, particularly in retail and accommodation sectors.
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