Good News: Minimum wage in British Columbia, Canada raised to $15.65 an hour
There is good news for Indians living in Canada. The minimum wage in the province of British Columbia has been raised to $15.65 an hour. This was announced on Monday by British Columbia’s Finance Minister Harry Baines.
There is good news for Indians living in Canada. The minimum wage in the province of British Columbia has been raised to $15.65 an hour. This was announced on Monday by British Columbia Finance Minister Harry Bynes. According to him, the government has increased the minimum wage by 45 cents. The new rates will be applicable from June 1, 2022. Overseas Indians (NRIs) residing in Canada will also get its benefit.
A large number of people from India go to Canada in connection with employment. Most of them are Punjabi. People of Indian origin are a major contributor to the Canadian economy. British Columbia has the highest minimum wage rate in Canada. The minimum wage here is $15.20 an hour, which will increase to $15.45.
The Finance Minister says that the government has taken this decision on the basis of the commission’s report. This report was prepared on the basis of the feedback taken from the businessmen and other relevant sections of the people of the province. This decision will help workers working in British Columbia to deal with inflation. Also, more people will come here to work than in other provinces.
The Labor Federation of British Columbia has welcomed the decision. Federation says that the government increased the minimum wage, we are happy with this decision. But still it is not enough to deal with inflation. A laborer should get more wages than this to feed his family.
