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NDP Leader Proposes $15 Minimum Wage Across Canada

Map of minimum wage in Canada, though Alberta has since increased to $10.20. (Photo Credit: Retail Council of Canada)

NDP Leader Tom Mulcair claims that he will introduce a federal minimum wage of $15 per hour when Parliament resumes next week.

Canada hasn't had a federal minimum wage since 1996 under the Liberal government. The NDP's plan is to incrementally increase the minimum wage across the country to $15 per hour in an effort to reduce income inequality.

The NDP's statistics on minimum wage in Canada. (Photo Credit: NDP)

This minimum wage would apply to all workers in federally regulated sectors, with provincial minimum wages applying for non-federal jobs.

“All Canadians who work hard and play by the rules should be able to make a decent living. Restoring the federal minimum wage will help workers make ends meet and help to build a fairer and healthier economy,” said Mulcair.

“Improving the minimum wage is key to reducing income inequality and building a fairer economy. Canadians can count on New Democrats to undo the harm done by the Liberals and Conservatives and set an example to boost standards for all workers.”

B.C.'s current minimum wage is $10.25 per hour.



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