Saskatchewan Poll Suggests Current Minimum Wage Rate Is Below Voter Expectations
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What happened
A poll conducted by Swift Current Online regarding minimum wage in Saskatchewan found that 82 percent of the 271 respondents felt the provincial minimum wage should be higher. The most popular desired rate was an increase to $20.17 per hour, which matches the minimum wage in Nunavut. The poll also showed that 16 percent of voters supported the current minimum wage of $15.70.
Why it matters
The findings indicate a significant gap between the current minimum wage of $15.70 and the rates seen in other jurisdictions like Nunavut and Ontario. The poll highlights ongoing public debate regarding the adequacy of the provincial labor standards.
Who's involved
- SaskatchewanThe subject of the poll regarding the adequacy of its minimum wage rate.
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The entities involved
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Saskatchewan
province of Canada
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Nunavut
territory of Canada
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Manitoba
province of Canada