Premier Kathleen Wynne announced an increase to the minimum wage, bringing it to $11/hour effective June 1. She also promised to introduce legislation that will tie future increases to the cost of living.

The Poverty Task Force joined the chorus of labour and community groups calling for an increase to the minimum wage and although pleased to hear it will be indexed annually to the cost of living, the PTF is disappointed that the rate remains low. “A small increase to the minimum wage is better than no increase, but this move should not be confused with an effective strategy to reduce poverty,” says Sheila Cranmer-Byng, Coodinator of the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination.

To read the complete response, please follow the link. PTF Min Wage Response Jan 30 2014