Is a $15 minimum wage too low?

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November 7, 2021
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This week on #TheBGshow, the hot topic is minimum wage after Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that he is increasing it to $15 starting January 2022. I tackle the topic by talking to people on the streets, Doug Ford’s government, small biz owners, and I give my take on the subject. How much do you think minimum wage should be? Let me know in the comments!

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