A bill now before the Manitoba legislature would give the provincial cabinet the authority to order a higher increase for the minimum wage in years when inflation runs above 5 per cent
The wage is automatically adjusted under provincial law every October to match inflation.
A bill now before the legislature would give the provincial cabinet the authority to order an even higher increase in years when inflation runs above five per cent.That would be the lowest in Canada, as Saskatchewan recently announced it is raising its minimum wage to $13 an hour this fall and to $15 in 2024.
Premier Heather Stefanson said last week Manitoba would take steps to ensure the province does not fall behind others. Our Morning Update and Evening Update newsletters are written by Globe editors, giving you a concise summary of the day’s most important headlines.
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