GNCC Advocates for Evidence-Based Policy, Warns of Dangers in Bill 148 Standing Committee Hearing
On July 19th, the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs convened a public hearing in Niagara Falls to gather… more »
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The Explosive Debate around Minimum Wage
5 Minutes for Business Big increases to minimum wage are becoming fashionable in Canada: first Alberta (from $12.20 currently to… more »
Chamber concerns slammed at hearing
Concerns about the impact Ontario’s proposed minimum wage hike could have on businesses were described as too pessimistic and “a… more »
Hearings on Minimum Wage Increases
Committee on the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act 2017 to meet in Niagara On July 19th, the Standing Committee on… more »
GNCC Open Letter to Premier Wynne
Chamber asks Premier for consideration of business in new minimum wage legislation Dear Premier Wynne, On behalf of… more »
New minimum wage may help Niagara, says poverty network
Ontario’s new minimum wage might be a salve for some of Niagara’s economic woes, says the chair of Niagara Poverty… more »
Poverty advocates eye ‘living wage’
Niagara Poverty Reduction Network Chairman Glen Walker at his Queenston St. offices Tuesday April 19, 2016. Bob Tymczyszyn, St. Catharines… more »
Minimum Wage Advisory Panel Regional Public Consultations
Introduction Niagaraʼs economy is facing many challenges. Businesses in Niagara are looking for leadership to address the real issues that… more »