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Quebec's Minimum Wage Is Set To Increase This Weekend

Quebec's minimum wage is set to increase to $13.50 an hour on May 1, which — as a reminder — is Saturday. 

This is an increase of 40 cents or 3.1% according to the Retail Council of Canada. For tip workers, the minimum wage will increase by 35 cents to $10.80 an hour.

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Here’s Who Canada’s Proposed $15/Hour Federal Minimum Wage Would Apply To

The government has unveiled its 2021 budget and there's good news for workers in federally-regulated industries.

As part of the budget presentation, the government has announced its intention to raise Canada's federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.

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Here's How Quebec's Minimum Wage Compares To The Rest Of Canada

As of May 2021, the minimum wage in Quebec will increase by 3.1%, for a total of $13.50 hourly — but some say that's not enough. So, how does Quebec's minimum wage compare to the rest of Canada? 

While many provinces in Canada hold different minimum wages for student and adult workers, Quebec establishes a minimum wage for general workers and another wage for workers who make income from tips.

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7 New Laws & Regulations Coming Into Effect Across Quebec In 2021

With the new year around the corner and an overwhelming amount of COVID-19 news in Quebec, it would be easy to miss other government announcements for the upcoming year, including new Quebec laws coming into effect in 2021. 

Last year, the legal age to consume cannabis in Quebec was increased to 21 years old.

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Here's How Much Minimum Wage Is Increasing In Quebec Next Year

The Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Solidarity has announced that the minimum wage in Quebec will increase by 3.1%, or $0.40 per hour, to a total of $13.50 as of May 2021.

According to the announcement, this increase will affect 287,000 Quebecers, 164,700 of whom are women. 

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Quebec May Raise Minimum Wage In 2021... But Only By 40 Cents

During a National Assembly of Quebec sitting on December 4, Minister of Finance, Éric Girard, said he and Jean Boulet, the minister of labour, are studying the recommendation for an annual increase in the minimum wage. 

But he also clarified that it will not go up to $15 per hour in 2021, as some — including the Québec solidaire party — would like. Rather, it will most likely increase by about 40 cents. 

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The Government Is Auctioning Off Items For Cheap In Quebec Just In Time For The Holidays

Searching for an out-of-the-box holiday gift for someone in your life? Look no further than GC Surplus, the site where the Government of Canada auctions off seized and surplus items in its possession to the general public.

As you can imagine, it gets wacky. But there are some gems to be found.

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The Government Is Auctioning Off A Ton Of Really Weird Seized & Surplus Items In Quebec

The Government of Canada might be the biggest junk collector in the country, accumulating hoards of seized items, old office furniture, and other random crap that comes into its possession. Enter GC Surplus.

The government uses the online site to auction off "surplus federal government assets" and "forfeited goods from federal and provincial law enforcement agencies" to the public.

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