As inflation rages minimum wage hikes fall short
Governments’ failure to care about low-wage workers has meant real-dollar pay cuts for those who can afford them least
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Why economists can’t endorse minimum wage hikes
Economists believe that raising the price of low-skilled labour just eliminates many of those jobs
Meal kits set the table for a new food retailing boom
Instead of takeout, consumers can choose a meal kit that allows them to whip up an appealing dish in minutes
How to remedy poor health outcomes created by poverty
Social assistance programs in Canada are falling behind. It’s time we expanded basic coverage to include drug and dental care
Busting the minimum wage myth
An overwhelming number of studies show that raising the minimum wage actually eliminates employment opportunities
What protects workers from being exploited by business?
It’s not a too-generous minimum wage. It’s the desire of other employers to hire workers whose value is beyond their current pay
Raising B.C.’s minimum wage won’t help working poor
A work-based subsidy increases the income of the working poor without making it harder for employers to hire less-skilled workers
