The B.C. Federation of Labour this week called on the provincial government to increase the minimum wage to $15 from its current rate of $10.25 an hour. The province argues small businesses might be negatively impacted by the wage hike, and as a compromise, promised to find a predictable way for the minimum wage to go up. Meanwhile, our Albertan counterparts have enjoyed annual minimum wage increases, thanks to a formula that measures inflation and average earnings. Do B.C. residents earning minimum wage deserve more money? Weigh in at nsnews.com.
- Maria Spitale-Leisk
Tessa Gervais-Brulhart North Vancouver "Yes, that would be a good idea because in Vancouver it's a bit too low to support people."
Robert Terrillon North Vancouver "Yes. I think it's a long time coming."
Marilyn Terrillon North Vancouver "Yes. I think it's overdue for sure. My kids all worked for less than $10 an hour for years."
Lindsay O'Grady North Vancouver "Oh, definitely. A young person needs to be able to make a living."
Mike Oliver North Vancouver "Yes, I agree. The cost of living is extremely high."
