Ontario’s minimum wage will rise to $17.60 an hour starting in October, province confirms
- Ontario's minimum wage will increase to $17.60 an hour starting October 1, as confirmed by the provincial government.
- The new minimum wage reflects a 2.4 percent increase based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index.
- The increase will make Ontario's minimum wage the second highest in Canada.
- Labour Minister David Piccini stated that workers and businesses deserve fair, balanced and predictable wages.
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