Ontario’s minimum wage has increased by 35 cents to $17.95 an hour.
It is the ninth increase in 10 years.
The provincial government believes the increase will support over 700,000 workers, most of whom work in retail trade, followed by accommodation and food services.
The Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN), which co-authored a report with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, believes the wage should continue to be increased.
