April 19, 2024

The aftermath of the wage hike

BY LUCAS HUTTERI The minimum wage was increased from $11.60 to $14 an hour in Ontario on Jan. 1. Many people, including students, rejoiced. An increased wage means more money for everyone, right? Well, it might not be that simple. “It’s minimum wage across the board,” said Carl Scammell, former owner of Smokin’ Tony’s Bar-B-Que in Guelph, in an interview with CTV. “The suppliers that get the food; their price … Continued