Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Minimum wage rising by 40 cents


 

The federal government announced on Tuesday that its minimum wage will increase from $17.75 to $18.15, starting on April 1.

This increase was based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which rose 2.1 per cent in 2025.

It applies to any business federally-regulated industry,

The Ontario minimum wage is $17.60 per hour.