On October 1, 2026, the general minimum wage rate in Ontario will increase to $17.95 an hour, which is based on the Consumer Price Index.
Under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), the new wage rates must be published on a Government of Ontario website by April 1st. To view all the new rates, visit Ontario.ca/minimumwage.
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