Even though the bill has little chance of passing the Republican-led Senate, or being signed into law by U.S. President Donald Trump, the outcome pushes the phased-in rate to the forefront as the new standard.

Quebec unions believe the raise is not enough.

Unions and community groups are urging the new Quebec government to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, even though during the campaign, the CAQ said it was against the idea.

Amazon is boosting its minimum wage for all U.S. workers to $15 per hour starting next month.

A $15 minimum wage will not be coming to Saskatchewan in the immediate future, but the Opposition looks to make it a campaign platform point in the 2020 election.

The law that raised minimum wage also established rules that introduce pay inequities among part-time workers, small businesses say.

Jill Hawker, a small business owner who runs The Apothocary in Inglewood, is showcasing her support for a living wage through a decal campaign in her storefront window.

"We couldn't do what we do without our employees, without our customers. And we have some really amazing people."

The first step in the province's move towards a $15 minimum wage kicks in on Jan. 1, when Ontario's hourly rate will rise to $14 from $11.60.

A Calgary restaurant says carbon tax and minimum wage hikes in 2018 are going to be a blow to her bottom line.