News Archive: Minimum Wage

“The Simple Truth on Minimum Wages: That It’s Not So Simple” By Ted Mallett, VP/Chief Economist, Canadian Federation of Independent Business

“The Simple Truth on Minimum Wages: That It’s Not So Simple” By Ted Mallett, VP/Chief Economist, Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Oct 6, 2011

Minimum wages are now in the region of $10/hour. No one I know is suggesting we backtrack on the increases that have already taken place. But in the future, we need to look at more targeted policies like employment tax credits or the basic personal exemption levels to address low income and retain opportunities for young people to move into productive jobs. That would be a simpler solution—one worth chewing on. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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“The Simple Truth on Minimum Wages: That It’s Not So Simple” By Ted Mallett, VP/Chief Economist, Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Mailbag: The Minimum Wage

Apr 18, 2010

A member of a Local Chamber emailed: “We will work longer hours to make up for some of the positions we just can’t afford this year as we have had to eliminate 2 jobs for post high school girls or approximately 1300 hours spread over 4 months and 2 for boys of less hours.” [Click on the Pic to read more]

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“The Simple Truth on Minimum Wages: That It’s Not So Simple” By Ted Mallett, VP/Chief Economist, Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Minister of Finance Addresses MCC

Apr 8, 2010

Video coverage includes: “Managing Finances in Hard Times”, “Healthcare”, “Poverty (Including the Minimum Wage)”, “Municipalities and Infrastructure”, “Aboriginal Peoples”, “The Debt” and “Bipole III”. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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“The Simple Truth on Minimum Wages: That It’s Not So Simple” By Ted Mallett, VP/Chief Economist, Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Minister of Labour & Immigration Addresses the MCC

Mar 25, 2010

Video coverage includes Minister Howard on “The Importance of a Good Job”;
“Immigration” “Working With People With Disabilities” and “Manitoba’s Minimum Wage” and greetings from Gord Lee, Immediate Past President of the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association, the event sponsor. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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“The Simple Truth on Minimum Wages: That It’s Not So Simple” By Ted Mallett, VP/Chief Economist, Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Alberta’s minimum wage to remain the same through 2010

Feb 5, 2010

“In addition to freezing the minimum wage, I will also request an all-party committee review of our current policy, ensuring that our approach is what’s best for Albertans,” said Thomas Lukaszuk, Minister of Employment and Immigration. [Click on Logo to learn more]

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