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What to know
Ontario has increased its general minimum wage from $17.60 to $17.95 an hour. The province says the change benefits more than 700,000 workers.
Local employers and workers can check the provincial announcement for details. Special rates and exemptions can apply; the general rate does not cover every role.
Summary based on Ontario Newsroom .
Source checked Oct 2, 2026 · Added to Tamil Directory Oct 2, 2026.