Setting the minimum wage to increase with inflation could actually limit our ability to explore other options for adjusting the minimum wage rates. Prior to the forming of the Minimum Wage Committee, they did look at such measures as the Consumer Price Index. At that time, it was felt that having this committee of business, labour organizations, and the community was the best way to go to look at all areas that would help set the options for minimum wage. At this time, the minimum wage will be indexed to inflation. We're not looking at it at this time.
Alfred Moses on Question 265-18(3): Minimum And Living Wages
In the Legislative Assembly on March 14th, 2018. See this statement in context.
Question 265-18(3): Minimum And Living Wages
Oral Questions
March 13th, 2018
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