What changed lately in Halifax, Toronto and Calgary, from official and trusted sources.
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Ontario Protecting Workers by Raising Minimum Wage
Ontario's general minimum wage went up to $17.95 an hour on October 1, 2026. The province says this is the second-highest rate among the provinces. It affects minimum-wage workers across Ontario.
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for August, by Canadian city
In Statistics Canada's August labour data, Toronto's unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent, unchanged from July, while the national rate was 6.4 per cent. City figures are three-month moving averages from small samples, so they can swing a lot.
