This minimum-wage hike is not a done deal. The public hearings on this wrapped up last week.dimple1947 wrote: ↑ Is this a done deal ? And a law that come Jan 1, 2018 - minimum wage will be $ 15/hr ?
Or its just a suggestion & far from being implemented ?
The plan is to boost the minimum wage to $14 on Jan. 1 and to $15 in 2019. This is a 32 per cent increase in less than 18 months.
fyi, Ontario’s minimum wage increase is included in proposed legislation along with equal pay for part-time workers, increased vacation entitlements and expanded personal emergency leave.
The economic case for a higher minimum wage: Editorial
The arguments against the $15 minimum wage don’t hold up — and the choice between social and economic ends is a false one.
https://www.thestar.com/opinion/editori ... orial.html