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Starting Monday, B.C.’s minimum wage is set to increase to $18.25 an hour from $17.85, with it tied to the rate of inflation. But very few are celebrating the pay bump, given the soaring cost of living and businesses struggling to stay afloat. Darya Zargar reports.

BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association CEO Ian Tostenson speaks with Global News Morning about the increase in the province’s minimum wage will impact restaurant owners, already struggling to turn a profit.

Manitoba’s minimum wage is going up this fall, but one group says it’s not nearly enough.

Many Canadians who get paid minimum wage are now getting a small pay bump, but advocates warn the increase is not nearly enough. Heather Yourex-West looks at who’s getting a raise, and how it pales in comparison to Canada’s soaring cost of living.

A new federal tax break on newly built homes, announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney, could offer savings for prospective buyers, but questions remain about its impact on overall affordability. Personal finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to explain who stands to benefit, how much Canadians could save, and whether this shifts the decision...

Manitoba’s minimum wage is going up this fall, but one group says it’s not nearly enough.

Ontario’s minimum wage is set to increase to $17.95 an hour from $17.60, on Oct. 1. The wage is boosted annually based on the province’s Consumer Price Index, which is a measure of inflation. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for April 1, 2026.

The federal minimum wage across Canada is set to increase from the current $17.75 to $18.15 an hour, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) said Tuesday in a press release. This will apply to all workers in federally regulated industries such as air transportation, banking, most federal Crown corporations, ports and telecommunication, among others. Anne...

Federal Liberals are moving toward setting 16 as the minimum age for social media use in Canada. Delegates passed a non-binding resolution at the Liberal convention this weekend in Montreal, shifting responsibility onto social media platforms to enforce the limit amid growing concerns over youth mental health.

There is growing debate over whether children should be banned from social media, with the Liberal Party voting to set the minimum age to have an account at 16 years old. Sharon Polsky, from the Privacy and Access Council of Canada, joins Miranda Anthistle to break down the potential changes.

Alberta has the lowest minimum wage among any province and territory in the country. The NDP is calling for a raise while the government suggests now is not the time. Sarah Offin has more on a controversial vote at a crucial time for businesses and workers.

WATCH: According to Stats Canada, Saskatchewan’s population continued to grow in the second quarter of 2025, reaching an all-time high of 1,266,959 on July 1, 2025. Economics professor Jason Childs explains how population growth and a minimum wage increase impacts the province.

As of October 1, Manitoba’s minimum wage is now 16 dollars an hour.

Some workers’ paycheques will get a boost beginning October 1st, as the minimum wage increases in five provinces. These changes are intended to assist Canadians with the rising cost of living, but what does this mean for families and businesses already feeling financially strained? Personal finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq discusses with Miranda Anthistle.

The Alberta NDP is calling on the provincial government to raise minimum wage for the first time since 2018, and to index it with inflation. As Meghan Cobb reports, it’s a move supported by employees but it might not be a straight forward process for businesses. 

Regina hosts multiple events across the city in honor of National Truth and Reconciliation Day. United Food and Commercial Workers International Union pushes for all of Canada’s provinces to recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day as a statutory holiday. Saskatchewan minimum wage increases.

Saskatoon hosts multiple events across the city in honor of National Truth and Reconciliation Day. United Food and Commercial Workers International Union pushes for all of Canada’s provinces to recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day as a statutory holiday. Saskatchewan minimum wage increases.

On today’s This Week in Politics segment from “The Ben Mulroney Show”, the panel discusses various pressing political issues in Canada, including the Temporary Foreign Workers Program, where minimum wage is insufficient for living expenses, Mark Carney’s recent political announcements, the electric vehicle mandate, and the government’s budget strategies.

WATCH: Saskatoon city council voted to implement more rules for businesses selling bear spray. Mayor Cynthia Block explains the mandatory buyer registry and purchase at the minimum age of 18.

Lifeguards can now be as young as 15 years old in Manitoba after a recent change in the province’s public health act.