The Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce says it's bad for business.
Ontario's minimum wage will rise to $11.25 an hour starting October 1, making it the second-highest rate in Canada after the Northwest Territories.
Chamber Board of Directors Chair Rob Taylor is concerned the increasing minimum wage coupled with the Ontario Registered Pension Plan may force businesses to close and possibly leave the province.
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While the general minimum wage increases from the current $11, the minimum wage for students increases to $10.55 and for liquor servers it rises to $9.80.
The Ministry of Labour says this is the ninth minimum wage increase since the Liberals took power in 2003.
The Northwest Territories' minimum wage will be increased to $12.50 in June, making it the highest rate in the country.
