GORE BAY—To keep in line with the consumer price index (CPI), Gore Bay council has approved a 2.9 percent increase to the remuneration of its employees, effective January 1, 2026.
“It is hard to argue with an increase in line with the cost of living,” stated Gore Bay Mayor Ron Lane.
Jason Quinlan, town manager-clerk told council at a meeting November 10 that staff was making the recommendation to council for the increase in remuneration to employees. He explained council passed bylaw number 2024-30 to regulate the remuneration of employers of the corporation of the town of Gore Bay. This bylaw states the remuneration of employees shall increase annually based on an annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) based on the consumer price index for Ontario through Statistics Canada and this adjustment shall be effective January 1 of each year. This bylaw was subsequently amended in bylaw 2024-42 to reflect the remuneration for 2025.
“In line with the consumer price index (CPI), we are recommending a 2.9 percent increase to remuneration of employees effective January 1, 2026,” said Ms. Quinlan. He said the increase would be incorporated in the proposed 2026 budget.
