There will be a sudden increase in 2012 from $8/hr to $10.25/hr. Recently the minimum wage has increased to $8.75/ hr. It'll increase to $9.50/hr in November, 2011 and to $10.25/hr in May 2012. Also province's training wages of $6/hr are removed. Premier Christy Clark quoted that the reason for this is because families that earn low income can not keep up and continue to struggle, so this boost in wages will give them a boost.
Not everyone is satisfied with this raise such as business owners. Ian Tostenson, president and CEO of the B.C. Restaurant and Food Services Association, said that because of this increase, he would have to increase prices of goods sold or reduce the amount of workers in a business.
Source: http://www.vancouversun.com/business/minimum+wage+rise+2012/4451912/story.html
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