“We need the CCPA to remind us that our dreams of a decent, egalitarian society are reasonable — indeed that with a little work, they are practical. And I love that practicality, that protection of the dream of the possible.”
— Naomi Klein
June 1, 2011
Hennessy's Index is a monthly listing of numbers, written by the CCPA's Trish Hennessy, about Canada and its place in the world. Scroll down for a PDF version. For other months, visit: http://policyalternatives.ca/index
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$8.75
Minimum hourly wage in B.C. Lowest in Canada, but scheduled to rise to $10.25 in May 2012. (Source)
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$18.81
Hourly pay needed to make a living family wage in Vancouver. (Source)
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25
Percentage of couples with children in Greater Vancouver who earn less than the living wage income. (Source)
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Three
Number of financial institutions in Canada that pay a living wage: VanCity Credit Union, Community Savings Credit Union and CCEC Credit Union. (Source)
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One
Number of municipalities in Canada to adopt a living wage policy for all city staff: New Westminster, B.C. Other municipalities are considering following suit. (Source)
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$11
Minimum hourly wage in Nunavut. The highest in Canada. (Source)
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$10.25
Ontario’s minimum hourly wage. The second highest in Canada. (Source)
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$16.60
Hourly wage needed in 2008 for couples with two young children living in the Greater Toronto Area to earn a living wage. (Source)
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140
Number of municipal living wage policy/bylaws passed in the U.S. since 1994. (Source)
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One
Number of Olympic games committed to pay a living wage: the London Olympics 2012. (Source)
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One
Number of provinces or territories that index minimum wage to inflation every year: Yukon, for the city of Whitehorse. (Source)