"It's difficult to make it with $18 an hour, especially when you have children," according to Quebec Premier François Legault. But he also made clear in a December 8 National Assembly debate that he rejects dramatic increases to the province's $14.25 minimum wage, preferring a different wage-raising strategy one that would inevitably leave behind the lowest earners.
It comes as no surprise that the cost of living has increased exponentially over the last few years, particularly in tie to Canada's rise in inflation, which is the highest it's been in over three decades. Well, Quebec is seeing similar patterns as the province's inflation rate increased to a whopping 6.8% in April 2022. The Institut de la Statistique du Québec released its April update, and the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures change over time in the prices paid by consumers for goods and services, increased from 6.7% in March to 6.8% in April 2022.
On May 1, the lowest-wage earners in the province got a slight pay bump. The Quebec minimum wage increased by 75 cents from $13.50 to $14.25 per hour. Labour Minister Jean Boulet says the increase will boost the purchasing power of the province's "most vulnerable workers." But Québec solidaire is rejecting the notion that the increase will do much to benefit residents.
Snagging a job that fits your background and pays well isn't always an easy feat. Well, turns out there are a handful of jobs in Montreal that pay $100,000 or more, and one of 'em just might be the right fit for you. So, whether you're on the hunt for a position in research, sales, marketing, or even working for the STM, then get those resumes ready and see if any of these jobs stand out!
If you work in a federally-regulated industry, your paycheck will see a boost next month. The federal minimum wage is going up on April 1, from $15 to $15.55 hourly.