Ontario is raising its minimum wage by 35 cents on October 1.
More than 700,000 people in the province will see their hourly wage rise from $17.60 to $17.95.
The increase, 1.9 per cent, is tied to Ontario's Consumer Price Index, ensuring wages reflect economic conditions while providing workers and businesses with predictability and stability.
"Ontario workers are the engine of this province," said Labour Minister David Piccini. "By raising the minimum wage to one of the highest in Canada, our government is putting more money in the pockets of Ontario workers."
The government stated that approximately 35 per cent of Ontario workers earning the minimum wage are employed in retail trade, and 24 per cent work in accommodation and food services.
The increase makes the Ontario minimum wage the second-highest among Canadian provinces. British Columbia will continue to have the highest rate at $18.25 an hour as of June 1.
