Minimum wage increases by 35 cents on Oct. 1, locals say it isn’t enough

Ontario's minimum wage goes up Oct. 1: Here's the new rate – and what workers need to know

Ontario workers will see a 35-cent increase to the minimum wage starting Oct. 1, 2026, when the province's hourly rate rises from $17.60 to $17.95 — one of the highest among Canadian provinces.

Minimum wage increases by 35 cents on Oct. 1, locals say it isn’t enough

What to know Ontario’s minimum wage will soon rise by 35 cents, but many Torontonians are questioning if that small increase will make a big...