The government of Ontario continues to advance a series of workplace reforms that will impact employers across multiple sectors. Recent announcements include proposed amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 to prohibit employee-paid uniforms, the introduction of the proposed Strengthening Talent Agency Regulation Act (“STAR Act”), and a schedule increase to the province’s general minimum wage effective October 1, 2026.
Minimum Wage Increase Coming October 2026
Effective October 1, 2026, Ontario’s general minimum wage is set to rise from $17.60 to $17.95 per hour. This increase is tied to the Consumer Price Index at 1.9 percent and will benefit more than 700,000 workers across the province, helping to ensure wages continue to reflect economic conditions while protecting workers and providing businesses with greater stability.
