when does minimum wage go up in ontario

The minimum wage in Ontario is set to increase on October 1, 2025. It will rise from $17.20 to $17.60 per hour, reflecting a 2.4% increase based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI). This change applies to most employees in the province. Additionally, other minimum wage rates such as the student minimum wage ($16.60), homeworkers wage ($19.35), and rates for hunting, fishing, and wilderness guides will also increase on this date.