A jump in minimum wage, Tuesday.
It will increase from $15.20 to $15.70.
It is one of two bumps this year in Nova Scotia – the second planned for October 1 when it raises to $16.50.
Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration Nolan Young says inflation is putting pressure on Nova Scotians and as a government they must find ways to help.
“This year, we’re implementing one of the most significant minimum wage increases in our Province’s history – one of the many ways our government is helping Nova Scotians keep up with the rising cost of living,” says Young.
Regulations require that minimum wage go up every year on April 1 based on the consumer price index based on the previous year, plus an extra one per cent.
The reason the wage is increasing again in October is because of concerns around the cost of living.
Meanwhile, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says Tuesday’s increase is not even close to enough.
The organization says although it is welcome, the rate is still “significantly” lower than necessary to make ends meet across the province and encourages bumping minimum wage to $20 an hour.
