Montrealers took to the street on Sunday in support of a higher minimum wage.
The united campaign for a $15 minimum wage organized a 15-kilometre walk through the city.
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Unions, community groups and activists gathered for the protest.
It began at Lionel-Groulx metro and ended at Jarry Park, with stops at place Émilie-Gamelin and Laurier park.
Protesters say the current minimum wage of $11.25 isn’t enough to help low-income Quebecers.
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“The coalition 15 now is pushing for $15 minimum increase so that the livelihood of workers in general, will be more fruitful and they’ll have a more decent living wage,” said Jasmin de la Calzada, member of the Quebec Filipino Women’s Association.
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Organizers argue that Quebec must follow other provinces like British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, who have all announced plans to increase the minimum wage to $15/hr.
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