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In Winnipeg, the living wage has risen to $19.21 per hour, in Brandon to $15.69 per hour, and in Thompson to $17.48 per hour. In Winnipeg, this is an increase of 87 cents (5 percent) over last year. In Brandon the increase is 3 cents above the 2022 living wage and in Thompson the increase is 85 cents (5 percent).
The increase to the 2023 living wage was driven by increases in the cost of groceries, the cost of renting an apartment, and transportation costs. While these increases in the cost of essentials were considerable, the introduction of $10-per-day childcare brought down monthly costs for working families with children. The main reason for the difference in the living wage rates between the three cities is the cost of housing, which is lower in Brandon and Thompson.
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About the authors
Niall Harney
Niall was the CCPA-Manitoba Errol Black Chair in Labour Issues from 2021 to 2026. His research focused on labour markets, income inequality, public finance, and political economy. Niall has a BA in Global Political Economy from the University of Manitoba and an MSc in Geography from McGill University.
