Living Wage

• Minimum wage in Saskatchewan goes up 13 cents Oct. 1, remains lowest in Canada

  The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour called the new minimum wage an embarrassment, saying the rate is not enough to help families get through the coronavirus pandemic.

  Consumer

  Oct 1, 2020
• Manitoba’s minimum wage rises to $11.90 an hour Oct. 1

  On Oct. 1, the province said, the minimum wage will increase by 25 cents, rising to $11.90 an hour from $11.65.

  Money

  Sep 18, 2020
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• Nova Scotia and New Brunswick minimum wages ‘well below’ a livable wage: report

  A living wage is calculated as the hourly rate at which a household can meet its basic needs once benefits are added and all deductions are subtracted.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2020
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• Glen Murray pushes universal basic income program for federal Green Party

  Federal Green Party leadership candidate Glen Murray says he has a fully-funded plan to immediately start a Universal Basic Income program.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2020
• Temporary basic income would help world’s poor during coronavirus pandemic: UN

  The report suggests such a move would help the world's poorest 2.7 billion people in 132 developing countries by allowing them to stay home, reducing the spread of the virus.

  World

  Jul 23, 2020
• 3 more London, Ont. employers certified as providing living wages

  On Tuesday, the London Poverty Research Centre announced St. Vincent de Paul, Nexreg Compliance and Mobials as the latest to be certified.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2020
• Halifax advocates criticize ‘inadequate’ income assistance increase kicking off in 2020

  "It's not keeping in place with inflation."

  Politics

  Jan 2, 2020
• City’s livable wage has risen by 4.3%, says London Poverty Research Centre

  The London Poverty Research Centre says people in the city need an hourly wage of $16.20 to meet the minimum requirement of economic security.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2019
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• Simcoe County’s living wage pegged at $18.01 per hour: report

  The living wage per hour in Simcoe County for 2018 has been pegged at $18.01, with annual family expenses calculated at $73,545, a report presented to county council yesterday said.

  Economy

  May 29, 2019
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• Metro Vancouver living wage dips for first time in 11 years: CCPA

  The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the 2019 living wage for the region is $19.50, down $1.41 from last year, largely due to new provincial funding for childcare.

  Canada

  May 1, 2019