The federal minimum wage is the lowest wage at which employers may pay their employees. The Liberal government eliminated Canada's federal minimum wage in 1996. Each province and territory now sets their own minimum wage which range from $10.50 per hour to 12.50 per hour.
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@8CM5QDJNew Democratic5yrs5Y
Yes and no, there should be adjustments according to inflation, but prices have already increased in a never ending cycle for so long... and we should bare in mind that lower-wage jobs are mostly for experience. There has been inconsistencies with payments from companies and level of experience...so there needs to be wage regulations instead of an exact minimum wage on all factors.
@9WJ6SYSNew Democratic6mos6MO
Due to inflation, the minimum wage makes it extremely hard to afford living on your own for most people
Yes but UBI would be more practical. And actually universal. For everyone. As soon as limits are put on access to it people can start to systematically remove it from those in need.
@9FVDRPT2yrs2Y
Minimum wage must be a livable wage (allowing for a bachelor suite style of living). However, other measures must be taken to prevent out of hand inflation and rent spikes
@958NSFF3yrs3Y
Depending on the experience and knowledge they have on the certain industry or occupation or position.
@93KWWCWNew Democratic3yrs3Y
no but encourage the formation of labour unions in more job fields and let them negotiate a liveable wage.
@935T7R93yrs3Y
Yes, minimum wage should be able to support an individuals basic needs and more, regardless of their education, experience, or title.
@92W29CRNew Democratic3yrs3Y
The minimum wage should be adjusted so that it is enough to pay the bills when inflation is taken into account
@92PZ5GNNew Democratic3yrs3Y
No, Eliminate the minimum wage but introduce Universal Basic Income.
@92NQQKYNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Regardless, This is a Provincial matter.
@92FMKHX3yrs3Y
They kinda already did that.
@8Z3DJKY3yrs3Y
The government should introduce a universal basic income annually adjusted to the cost of living.
I think they should raise it for people who live on their own.
@8VTQLHLNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No. Raise the amount of income allowed that doesn't get taxed.
@8VQGYWX4yrs4Y
No, this will cause prices to increase and minimum wage is not meant to support a family.
@8VMB6WPNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation but also adjust the rate of inflation depending on the need of the worker and age bracket. A high school student doesn't need to be making $30/hr if that was the min wage.
@8VGXY5JNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Answer me this...WHY IS THERE NO MAXIMUM WAGE??
@8VFVNTMNew Democratic4yrs4Y
It should be based on cost of living in that area
@8VBBWDK4yrs4Y
Low wage jobs are important for young people to get experience, but a minimum wage linked to experience with more job protects could be good
@8V6GQK6New Democratic4yrs4Y
There is no federal minimum wage.
@8TXVR4JNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Tough question need more info
@8TW2XXJNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but base it on a cost of living formula so that the federal minimum wage can vary by region.
@8TQTW27New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, make it a solid living wage that will be annually adjusted for inflation
@8TB2D3KNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, It would increase the economy
@8T9R9D4New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, it should be raised so that those who cannot get a higher paying job can support their families but adjust the minimum wage by age group
@8T4XK6P4yrs4Y
Get rid of the minimum wage and make better union laws as well as give out grants to workers-coops. Overall just give better job options and prospects.
@8T2Y8DQNew Democratic4yrs4Y
The Canadian Government already have a good living wage
@8S4QVVK4yrs4Y
Minimum wage should be set at a municipal level
@8RTC844New Democratic4yrs4Y
as long as it doesnt increase inflation to the point where it cancels out
@8QZKTND4yrs4Y
Yes, make it a living wage, AND adjust for inflation
@8KKNRVCNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No but living costs need to be decreased
@8DDJKTQ5yrs5Y
everyone should contribute what they can to society and get what they need
@8D54BQNNew Democratic5yrs5Y
I don't think the federal government sets the minimum wage, the provincial governments do. This doesn't even actually feel like a canadian quiz.
@8V5848X4yrs4Y
The price of living needs to be more reasonable
@997L8JJNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Replace minimum wage with universal income.
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