The Canada Workers Benefit provides cash transfers to working Canadians below a certain income.
minimum wage hikes
The B.C. government wants to raise the province’s minimum wage from $11.35 to $15.20 by 2021.
Closely linking January’s job losses to the Wynne government’s minimum wage hikes without recognizing other causes creates a dangerous precedent.
The PC platform promises to maintain the 20 per cent minimum wage hike implemented by the Wynne government.
Minimum wage workers typically aren’t middle-aged.
The Wynne government increased Ontario’s minimum wage sharply by 21 per cent.
Some businesses are reducing employee benefits and cutting work hours.
Advisory panel warned the Wynne government that businesses would do exactly what they’re doing now.
The Brown-led PCs would move to a $15 minimum wage over a four-year period.
The PCs promise to follow through on the Wynne government’s commitment to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour.