Hundreds gather at Alberta Federation of Labour convention in Calgary
Labour groups are worried about jobs and wages under a new UCP government. Continue reading
Minimum Wage
Metro Vancouver living wage dips for first time in 11 years: CCPA
By Simon Little Online Journalist
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. Continue reading
P.E.I. Green Party releases election platform focused on social issues
Leader Peter Bevan-Baker released the entire platform Monday, promising $30 million in new spending, with a third of that going to increase social assistance rates. Continue reading
Manitoba minimum wage set to increase
While the province of Manitoba has announced they’ll be bumping up minimum wage in October, local labour advocates say it still isn’t enough. Continue reading
Edmonton Chamber grilling all Alberta political parties on business priorities
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Alberta political parties have received a questionnaire from the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce asking for their views on ways to cut business costs, red tape and stay competitive. Continue reading
B.C. aims to slash poverty by 25 per cent in new poverty reduction strategy
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The plan aims to improve conditions for 140,000 people, including 50,000 children. Continue reading
Kenney would cut youth minimum wage to spur job creation
Kenney says the United Conservatives would roll back Alberta’s $15-an-hour minimum wage to $13 an hour for those 17 or younger. Continue reading
Students gather to protest opposition party’s comments on minimum wage
Protesters gathered on the steps of the Alberta Legislature Saturday to support “equal pay for all workers.” Continue reading
‘They don’t have to do a lot to do well’: expert on Saskatchewan government
The New Democrats have said they will continue to press the Saskatchewan Party government on how it handled several contentious developments, including plans for Brandt Industries to move into Regina’s Wascana Centre. Continue reading
Kenney to look at possibly reducing minimum wage for youth, alcohol servers in Alberta
Alberta United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney says if his party wins power it will seriously consider bringing in changes to reduce the minimum wage for youth and for alcohol servers. Continue reading