Most minimum wage earners in Ontario are not the primary or sole earner in their household.
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June 13, 2017
4:00AM
Most minimum wage workers are aged 15 to 24.
June 8, 2017
4:26PM
Ontario’s hourly wage floor will climb from $11.40 today to $15 in 2019.
June 5, 2017
4:10PM
For every 10 per cent increase in the minimum wage, youth employment drops by three to six per cent.
May 17, 2017
10:15AM
The vast majority of minimum wage workers—85 per cent—do not live in low-income households.
May 11, 2017
9:25AM
Some recipients may decide not to work for minimum wage.
May 10, 2017
8:47AM
In reality, 88 per cent of minimum wage earners in Canada do not live in low-income households.
October 17, 2016
12:18PM
Living wage law may lead to higher municipal taxes or reduced spending on other services.
August 30, 2016
3:57AM
Alberta's provincial government has dramatically increased personal and corporate income taxes.
August 18, 2016
11:07AM
In reality, 50 per cent of minimum wage earners in Alberta live with parents or other relatives.