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Apr 28

Ontario Giving Workers, Retailers and Consumers More Choice on Family Day and Victoria Day

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As part of its plan to protect Ontario, support workers and businesses, and provide more choice and convenience for families, the provincial government is proposing changes that would allow retail…

Apr 01

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Ontario’s minimum wage will increase on October 1, 2026

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On October 1, 2026, the general minimum wage rate in Ontario will increase to $17.95 an hour, which is based on the Consumer Price Index. Under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), the…

Feb 17

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LCBO Information Hub Website Unveiled

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The Doing Business with LCBO – is the information hub for LCBO's beverage alcohol suppliers, grocery partners and licensees. This site is the destination for all information related to working with the LCBO.…

Feb 04

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New Ontario requirements for publicly advertised job postings that came into effect on January 1, 2026

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The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development has updated information on the new requirements related to publicly advertised job postings and job posting platforms that came into effect…

Oct 21

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Upcoming changes to wholesale pricing LCBO

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Earlier this year, the provincial government announced that a new wholesale pricing model would be developed and introduced in January 2026. LCBO is taking the necessary steps to implement this new model…

Nov 07

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Royal Assent of the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development)

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NOTE: The job advertisement requirements have received Royal Assent, but are not yet proclaimed, therefore not yet in effect. The Sick leave provisions were proclaimed and are now in effect.…

Oct 23

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Ontario Deposit Return Program Information

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Information on recycling: Ontario Deposit Return Program | Doing Business with LCBO

Oct 01

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Ontario’s minimum wage increased on October 1, 2024

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Good morning,On October 1, 2024, the minimum wage rates in Ontario increased.The general minimum wage rate increased to $17.20 an hour and other specialized minimum wage rates increased proportionately. To view…

Jul 05

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Ontario rules out charging deposit on non-alcoholic cans, bottles: CBC

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See report: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-deposit-non-alcoholic-cans-bottles-1.7254617 Cost of deposit-return system would be too high, Ford government official says Mike Crawley · CBC News · Posted: Jul 04, 2024 5:00 PM EDT | The Ford government will not…

May 03

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Mental Health Awareness Week

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Mental Health Awareness Week May 1, 2023 Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week. I would like to take this opportunity to emphasize the importance of taking care…

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Ontario Giving Workers, Retailers and Consumers More Choice on Family Day and Victoria Day

Ontario’s minimum wage will increase on October 1, 2026

LCBO Information Hub Website Unveiled

New Ontario requirements for publicly advertised job postings that came into effect on January 1, 2026

Upcoming changes to wholesale pricing LCBO

Royal Assent of the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development)

Ontario Deposit Return Program Information

Ontario’s minimum wage increased on October 1, 2024

Ontario rules out charging deposit on non-alcoholic cans, bottles: CBC

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