March 29 2008 - On Monday, March 31 2008 Ontario's minimum wage rises to CDN$8.75.
"Increasing the minimum wage is a key component of the McGuinty
government's plan to reduce poverty in Ontario by expanding economic
opportunity for hard working families," said Labour Minister Brad Duguid.
Ontario Minimum Wage Scheduled For CDN$10.25 in 2010
March 2007, then Labour Minister Steve Peters announced that Ontario's
general minimum wage will increase by 75 cents per hour annually to reach $10.25 on March 31, 2010.
Beginning March 31, 2008, the current minimum wage of $8.00 per hour rises to $8.75, followed by rises to:
- $9.50 as of March 31, 2009
- $10.25 as of March 31, 2010
Steve Peters said:
"We are committed to ensuring fair, balanced and progressive policies for Ontario workers. We must ensure that our most vulnerable workers are able to share in Ontario’s strong economy."
"It is in the best interest of Ontario to help low-income working people," said Peters. "Since 2003, we have increased the minimum wage by 17 per cent. These increases would add an additional 28 per cent. Our economic strength is built by working families who must be allowed to share the benefits of a growing economy."
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