Should B.C.'s Minimum-Wage Increases Be Tied to Inflation?

Should B.C.'s minimum-wage increases be tied to inflation?

British Columbia's Labour Ministry says the province's lowest paid workers are getting a pay bump as of Sunday.

Employment standards - Province of British Columbia

The Employment Standards Branch administers the Employment Standards Act and Regulation, which set minimum standards for wages and working conditions in most workplaces.

BC minimum wage increases

Seasonally adjusted figures indicate rising employment in the BC farm sector this year, and those earning minimum wage can look forward to bigger paycheques this month. The province mandated a 2.6% increase to the minimum wage on June 1, lifting it to $17.85 an hour. This is the highest minimum wage of any province in … Source