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Out-of-control rents
CMHC, “Rental Market Survey Data Tables,” 2023. For a notable exception, see John Rapley, “Canada’s approach to housing is bad for the economy,” The Globe…
Minimum wage workers across Canada face out-of-control rents that far exceed their income
Province Minimum wage (Oct. 2023) Rental wage for 1 bedroom Rental wage for 2 bedroom B.C. $16.75 $29.96 $35.90 Ontario $16.55 $28.50 $32.63 Alberta $15.00…
Minimum wage increases aren’t even close to enough
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CCPA’s favourite graphs of 2023
From every office – CCPA researchers picked their favourite graphs of the past year.
Can’t afford the rent
There is no province in Canada where workers can afford an apartment at minimum wage. The neighborhood-level data paints a dire picture of out-of-control rents.
Nova Scotia’s minimum wage workers deserve a real raise
The cost of living has gone up but the minimum wage hasn’t kept pace.
Rapport sur la hausse du salaire minimum de l’Ontario : augmentation des revenus et croissance de l’emploi
Les revenus des travailleurs racialisés, en particulier des femmes, se sont améliorés CLIQUEZ ICI POUR CONSULTER LE RAPPORT. TORONTO— La décision de l’Ontario en 2018…
Raising Ontario’s minimum wage boosted incomes while employment rose: report
Racialized workers, especially women, saw gains READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. TORONTO—Ontario’s move in 2018 to raise the minimum wage reduced the racialized wage gap,…
Who benefits from tax cuts in lieu of a $15 minimum wage? Not workers.
Conservative MPPs celebrate after repealing Bill 148. Provinces across Canada are either moving towards a $15 minimum wage or keeping minimum wages low while enhancing…
New job numbers in, still no credible evidence against minimum wage raise
Canada Ontario Employment growth +1.2% +1.2% Unemployment rate +0.3% +0.2% Employment in wholesale and retail trade -2.0% – 1.3% Employment in food and accommodation…
Tax cuts won’t cut it: Low-wage workers need a raise
A month ago, PC Leader Doug Ford floated a trial balloon: he would freeze Ontario’s minimum wage at $14 but take everyone making less…
$15 minimum wage or a tax cut: what are the trade-offs?
In the lead up to the June 7th election in Ontario, the minimum wage continues to be a hot button issue.
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