Minimum Wage "Canada's economic prosperity depends on every Canadian having a fair chance to succeed. The new $15 per hour federal minimum wage will support thousands of workers, lift more Canadians out of poverty, and support our economic recovery. It's one of the many ways we are working to improve the quality of life of workers and their families across the country." - Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr. - Discuss whether you think the minimum wage will benefit workers and the economy