From B.C. Policy Note:

Today, thousands of low wage workers in Ontario are getting a raise of 75 cent per hour, as the province’s minimum wage goes up to $10.25. This makes Ontario the first province to pass the $10 mark, but several other provinces are following closely. Newfoundland’s minimum wage will increase to $10 in July, as will New Brunswick’s next fall. Others, like Alberta and the Yukon have their minimum wages indexed to increases in the average wage or inflation, so low paid workers there will also get a raise come April 1.

While Ontario and these other provinces have a reason to celebrate, British Columbians should be embarrassed by our government’s inaction on the minimum wage front. Here a complete minimum wage freeze has been the name of the game for over eight years now. read more