Ontario workers are gearing up for a welcome pay boost as the province announces an increase in the minimum wage starting October 1, 2025.

This change will raise the general hourly rate to $17.60, providing essential support to thousands amid ongoing economic pressures.

Furthermore, special minimum wage pay rates for work from home, students, and hunting, fishing, and wilderness guides will also increase.

However, these new minimum wage rates in Ontario are still far from actual Living Wage rates needed to cover the realistic costs of living

Check out 👇 new minimum wages for general workers, students, homeworkers (work from home) and comparison with actual living wage rates 👇

Toronto’s Cost of Living: Expenses You NEED to know about in 2025

Toronto’s Cost of Living: Expenses You NEED to know about in 2025

August 10, 2025

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