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.
@93KWWCWNew Democratic3yrs3Y
no but encourage the formation of labour unions in more job fields and let them negotiate a liveable wage.
@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.
@8VTQLHLNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No. Raise the amount of income allowed that doesn't get taxed.
@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
@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
@8T2Y8DQNew Democratic4yrs4Y
The Canadian Government already have a good living wage
@8RTC844New Democratic4yrs4Y
as long as it doesnt increase inflation to the point where it cancels out
@8KKNRVCNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No but living costs need to be decreased
@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.
@997L8JJNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Replace minimum wage with universal income.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, and make it a living wage that is adjusted each year according to inflation. Allow individual states to raise the wage, if necessary, to meet their respective minimum cost-of-living needs
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, and make it a living wage with adjustment every year according to inflation
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, adjust minimum wage standards by age group every year according to inflation. A living wage should be established for those age 22 going forward
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, adjust it every year according to inflation and age group. Have one minimum wage standard for those between 16-22 years of age and a living wage for individuals age 22 and above
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, and have two minimum wage standards by age grouping - one for individuals 16-22 years of age and one that's a living wage for age 22 and above. Adjust both standards every year according to inflation.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, adjust minimum wage standards by age group every year according to inflation. Make it a living wage for those age 22 and above
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, raise the wage but have two minimum standards- one for individuals 16-22 years of age, and another for individuals age 22 years and above that meets minimum cost-of-living expenses in each area or section of the country. Adjust both standards every year according to inflation.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, adjust minimum wage standards by age group every year according to inflation. A living wage should always apply to those age 22 and over
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, raise minimum wage standards through a two-tiered age grouping: one for those age 16-22 years, and a living wage for those age 22 and over. In both cases, adjust the wage every year according to inflation
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, and have two separate wage standards for those 16-21 years of age and a living wage for those who are age 22 and above. Adjust both wage standards every year according to inflation
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, and have two separate wage standards: one for those 16-21 years of age and a living wage for those age 22 and above. Adjust both wage standards every year according to inflation
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation. Allow individual states with higher-than-average costs of living the ability to raise the wage when necessary
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation. Allow individual states with higher-than-average costs of living the right to raise the wage when necessary
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, and adjust minimum wage standards by two age groupings: 16-21 years of age and 22 years of age and above. Adjust both standards every year according to inflation, and make it a living wage for those age 22 and above
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, and make it a living wage that is adjusted every year according to inflation. Allow individual states with higher-than-average cost of living the ability to raise the wage, if necessary
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, and make it a living wage that is adjusted every year according to inflation. Allow individual states the ability to raise the wage, if necessary, based on their higher-than-average cost of living
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, and adjust minimum wage standards by two age groupings: one for those 16-21 years of age and one for those 22 years of age and above. Adjust both standards every year according to inflation, and make it a living wage for those age 22 and above
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, and establish two minimum wage standards by age group - one for those between 16-22 years of age, and a living wage for those 22 years of age and above. Adjust both standards every year according to inflation
@8S2LJ243yrs3Y
No, eliminate the minimum wage and have all workers and workplaces be automatically unionized by law.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, and make it a living wage that is adjusted each year according to inflation. Allow individual states to raise the wage, if necessary, to meet their minimum cost-of-living needs
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, have one minimum wage standard for those age 16-22 years old and a second standard which is a living wage for those age 22 and above. Adjust both standards every year for inflation.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, have one minimum wage standard for those age 16-22 years old and a living wage standard for those age 22 and above. Adjust both standards every year for inflation
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, and make it a higher living wage for individuals in their primary working years of age 18 to 65 years, as opposed to those between ages 16-18 and retirees age 65 and above.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation. Allow individual states to raise the wage if the cost of living in their area necessitates it
@8BXNXCH5yrs5Y
I feel like they should raise it because at some of the jobs people work at they are not happy about how much they are getting paid so I feel like all jobs should raise the minimum wage.
@7TRNLZY4yrs4Y
Yes, but ideally, minimum wage should be decided at the state level
@6RW5J4M4yrs4Y
No, but have the government offer a federal wage subsidy that would, in effect, raise the minimum wage
@8WW9S4K3yrs3Y
i think for certain jobs it should be raised
@8XQ89RC3yrs3Y
Minimum wage should be a temporary way to help people get back on their feet
@8ZGYDJP3yrs3Y
Adjust it by cost of living
@57XN3G43yrs3Y
Yes, and raise all wages to a living wage and comparatively to education/degree.
@8CFLXGH5yrs5Y
The minimum wage and the cost of living should be adjusted so that people can afford to buy things without spending exuberant amounts of money
@8XT5R4B3yrs3Y
YES and the cola should benefit the patron, not the merchant. I clearly understand that merchants are also patrons, however, not every patron is a merchant.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, and make it a living wage that is adjusted each year according to inflation. Continue to allow individual states to raise the wage, if necessary, to meet their respective minimum cost-of-living needs
@3W56PS94yrs4Y
No, Minimum wage should be left to the States
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation. Allow individual states to raise the wage, if necessary, to meet their respective minimum cost-of-living needs
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, and make it a living wage for those age 22 and above. Adjust the minimum wage every year according to inflation
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