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New Ontario laws and regulations coming into effect in 2025. Here's what you need to know.

The article from CP24 outlines several new laws and regulations set to take effect in Ontario in 2025. Key changes include an increase in the minimum wage to $16.55 per hour starting October 1, 2025, aimed at keeping pace with inflation. Additionally, there will be new regulations on short-term rentals to address housing issues, requiring platforms like Airbnb to share data with the government and imposing stricter rules on hosts. The Working for Workers Act will introduce measures to protect gig workers, including minimum wage and health and safety standards for app-based workers. Environmental regulations will see enhancements with new emissions standards for vehicles and increased support for electric vehicle infrastructure. Lastly, changes to the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) will see an increase in benefits to help recipients cope with rising living costs, alongside new policies to streamline the application process.

Read the Full CP24 Article at:
[ https://www.cp24.com/politics/queens-park/2024/12/31/new-ontario-laws-and-regulations-coming-into-effect-in-2025-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ ]