Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

No, however minimum wage should be based on age and your situation. If you are living at home, you should not be making the same as someone who is on their own.

This has been proven not to work, it's a stupid plan. Help cost of living to go down and this wouldn't be an issue

Gradual Increase in Minimum Wage: Rather than a sudden adjusment, implement incremental raises over time. This allows businesses to adapt while still benefiting workers.

It is funny that max CPP and OAS does not equal minimum wage. Some people don't have savings when they retire, some did not make enough money throughout the lifetime to be able to save for the retirement.

They should increase it for companies who are incredibly wealthy while small business should get a wage subsidy to help with the increased minimum wage

I think the government should raise minimum wage but without raising inflation and reducing the value of our currency.

It should be raised - drastically, at that. Our government has neglected to ensure that working citizens - regardless of ‘status’ - can afford life’s necessities - while focusing solely on ensuring re election and profitability for the minority- as far as wealth is concerned

The cost of living is different in different provinces and territories, so the provinces and territories should set their own minimum wages. A federal minimum wage would be unfair to workers in the most expensive parts of Canada.

yes and raise youth wages as well, youth are doing the same work with relatively the same amount of hours only too make less.

No, this would lay off thousands of people and contribute to a higher unemployment rate businesses only have a certain amount of money they can pay to people this would be harmful to the economy

Minimum wage jobs should be able to support the cost of living for one person with some extra money but not for a family.

I believe we need to decrease inflation, so a living wage is more affordable, prices won't continue to rise for fair pay and to be better on workers' rights, living wages should still be made, but it depends on if it's for experience, pocket money, or for a household.

I am satisfied with current minimum wage.

Only for bigger companies who make a lot in a year.

Not for new businesses but for well established or lrage rich comapnys, they should

Every worker should make enough money for food, rent and housing.

No, but minimum wage should only be permitted to be paid for unskilled part time work. Employers should be mandated to increase wages compensatorily to training and performance.

Yes, but in small steady amounts over time. Otherwise the inflation will increase because of the workers wages too.

Have a federal minimum wage for people under the age 21 to develop experience, but over 21 they are now on a federal living wage.

Yes, and directly tie it to inflation to prevent employers from raising the cost of their goods to compensate

Minimum wage should be set at local or regional levels since the cost of living can vary greatly. The federal government should mandate a minimum wage calculation that incorporates inflation and pass laws that force all employers to increase wages annual by a minimum of inflation. Corporate pay scales should be required to be public.

No, and eliminate all wage standards. People should be grateful to contribute to the strength of our country and should not need monetary compensation.

No, but incentivize businesses sell products to fulfill human needs, such as groceries & housing, to lower prices.

you should earn your raise this life needs hard work

It should be raised based on individual circumstances. A single, teenage mother on her own should be payed more than an 16 year old boy who has a stable family. He should not be making more than $10 an hourl.

no its already to high

I think the minimum wage should be the same in each province and it should be raised with inflation.

Keep it the way it is, but youth under 18 should be paid the same minimum wage. Minimum wage jobs should be based per hour instead of salary based to accommodate overtime hours.

We should just fix the housing crisis instead.

yes, increase it a little

Depending on the experience and knowledge they have on the certain industry or occupation or position.

if you are doing the same job, you should be paid the same regardless of age

no, the current wage is good

Yes, make it a living wage. A trio of economists one of which is Canadian debunked the whole theory around around prices always jumping accordingly. Living wage should be eligible to 18+ workers. Saying it's only meant to develop experience punishes anyone who cannot afford to go to post secondary after high school due to various reasons.

they should only pay me

Raise it for under 18

yes, for poor people supporting a family until they are able to be comfortable

Um also not really sure

Minimum wage with increase.

In my opinion as a student, I think that yes minimum wage should be raised, so long as there is still a reasonable balance with sales price and taxes

I don't really know

No the higher you keep resisting the wages the more people will expect.

I believe that the issue is not minimum wage but people having to rely on minimum wage just to get by and support their family. I also believe that corporations that make billions yet pay their employees minimum wage should be forced to adjust their wages

Yes but if you’re already an employee you should receive a raise or wage top up

I think they should raise it for people who live on their own.

I believe in living wages. However, an entire discussion on economics would need to be had.

by 9.66 dollars

No, the government should instead work to reduce the cost of living

Yes and no, the minimum wage should be a 'livable wage' (i.e., relatively poor but able to get along) which I believe the current $15/hr coming into effect will achieve.

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.

they should raise the minimum wage because women get paid less than, men. they have equal rights and should get paid the same

they should because girls should be paid just as equally as guys

Dependent on whether your a student living at home or trying to raise a family/live off minimum wage.

People working 40 hours a week should be paid a living wage yes.

Yes, but it seems impossible to keep up with inflation.

How do you accomodate workers that have been at job for many years that dont get an increase.

No, but supplement income with Universal basic income.

No, provide tax incentives to companies willing to provide further training and experience for employees in order to get them more specialized or provide tax incentives to return to school.

universal income at a moderate amount instead so that the buck is not passed to the business owner.

It should be based on cost of living in that area

Yes and regulate inflation as adjusting min wage with inflation won't help those who make closer to it

No, there should be no federal minimum wage, only provincial and territory

Minimum wage should depend on provincial costs. A Living wage will be different in Toronto than Winnipeg and should be mandated at that level. Federal law should govern only that living wage should be enforced, not what that number should be for individual provinces.

Tough question need more info

sometimes that is all they can get is minimum wage jobs, uncertain as to the correct answer But wages need to be fair

Minimum wage should be $15 an hour, regardless of age (minors should get $15/hour)

Implement a Cost of Living raise to be provided by all employers

Yes, but base it on a cost of living formula so that the federal minimum wage can vary by region.

No, introduce UBI instead.

No, but provinces should be adjusting it according to inflation.

Provinces should have the right to raise the minimum wage however it should not be able to be lowered below the federal standards.

No, it will both keep raising cost in the never ending cycle and also to promote experience while trying to balance an education.

no, this should be a provincial issue due to the differences in economy between provinces.

Minimum wage should be accroding to circumstance and qualification.

Yes, but in accordance to inflation

Yes and no. Slightly confused on what I should answer.

Minimum wage should be adjusted depending on the place

if they're over the age of 18 yes

not for fast food workers

not to fast food workers

No, an excessive minimum wage creates a barrier to entry for small businesses.

Yes. Make it a living wage and adjust it every year according to inflation

Yes, but to a very minimal amount.

I think 15$ an hour is perfect.

No, but move manufacturing of products to Canada to create more higher-paying jobs

Should be based on their family. If it’s their only career, then yes. If not, then no

Yes, make it a living wage while also adjusting it every year according to inflation.

the wages should be determined by your skills.

the minimum wage should not nessarily be raise but should be adjusted according to inflation

they should give people more money in a job because what if they've had a hard time for example they lost a family member and its hard with money at the moment

Depends what kind of work you are doing. Some people don't get enough for working in extreme conditions.

No, let the state make or change the minimum wage.

No, let the provincial make or change the minimum wage.

No, let the province decide, or create a provincial minimum wage.

Yes, the minimum wage should be adjusted to the cost of living for all tax brackets. If prices of food,beverages,drugs,gas etc rise after a wage increase there would not be any progress in living standards.

No, Remove personal income tax for for $35,000 of income.

not unless inflation continues to increase

Yes. And lower wages by force of the top 1 percent and give raises to the lowest 50 percent.

miniwum wage should be 33 cents every three days