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  • Paying a living wage key to Canada’s post-COVID economic recovery

    The cost of living in Canada is on the rise and for workers earning low wages, making ends meet continues to be a struggle. The…

  • 2021 Living Wages for Nova Scotia reflect cost of living and lack of government support

    Governments can do much more to support workers READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. HALIFAX, NS—The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia released Living Wages in…

  • Living Wages in Nova Scotia 2021

    Working for a Living, Not Living to Work Download 508.8 KB 31 pages This report provides living wage rates for all of Nova Scotia in…

  • Working for a Living Wage: Making paid work meet basic family needs in Metro Vancouver

    2021 update Download 1.98 MB 12 pages Living expenses in BC, particularly for housing, are continuing to rise for families, meaning higher wages are required…

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    Living wage rises across BC due to cost of living, especially housing

    Government investments in child care and family supports offset other expense increases READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. VANCOUVER — The living wage for communities across…

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