The Ontario Pay Equity Office works to redress gender discrimination in the compensation of employees employed in female job classes in Ontario. @OntPayEquityFR
📉 In 1988, Ontario’s gender pay gap stood at 24%.
In 2025, it was down to 12%.
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Curious about how long an investigation will take to finish?
There isn’t a typical time frame, and the time it takes depends on many factors and their complexity.
Check out our FAQ for more answers > payequity.gov.on.ca/faqs/
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June is National Indigenous History Month, which is a time to reflect, learn, and celebrate the unique Indigenous cultures, languages, and experiences.
#NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth#NIHM2026
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National Indigenous History Month
#NIHM2026
Since time immemorial, Indigenous people have been stewards and caretakers of this land, and they continue to shape our country today.
This month is also a time to recognize and reflect on the ongoing impacts of colonization and how we can contribute to reconciliation.
🌈 This Pride month, we proudly recognize and celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA communities across Canada.
Ontario is a more inclusive province due to the advocates and leaders in the 2SLGBTQIA community.
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We honour the individuals and organizations that create safe spaces, champion inclusion, and continue to challenge injustice.
We celebrate the progress we have made and reflect on the work we must continue to do.
#PrideMonth#2SLGBTQIA#OntarioDiversity#InclusiveOntario
For more information on gendered job classes, read our Q&A Guide to Ontario’s Pay Equity Act here > payequity.gov.on.ca/docs/7-3…
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📉 In 1988, Ontario’s gender pay gap stood at 24%.
In 2025, it was down to 12%.
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The Ontario Pay Equity Office’s report, developed as a contribution to @epic2030, explains how gender-neutral job evaluations, targeted legislation, and transparency deliver real results.
Unsure if …
➡️ The Pay Equity Act applies to you?
➡️ You can file a complaint?
➡️ You can ask your employer about pay equity?
#PayEquity#YouAskedWeAnswered#FAQs
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The gender wage gap is the difference between wages earned by men and wages earned by women.
📉 In 2025, the hourly gender wage gap in Ontario closed to 12%.
#CloseTheGap#PayEquity
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Let us celebrate the influential labour that mothers bring to every part of life, whether that is as parents, caregivers, volunteers, or leaders. This labour is often undervalued and underpaid even though it supports our entire society.
Curious about our services?
At the Pay Equity Office, we offer a range of services to fulfil our mandate.
Click the link below to learn more about what we do.
payequity.gov.on.ca/what-we-…#PayEquity#CloseTheGap
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Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people face disproportionate amounts of violence. Awareness of systemic violence and inequity is crucial to make progress.
Did you know that, when compared to non-Indigenous men , Indigenous women earn 39% less annually, on average? That is a significant gender pay gap that must change.