Study says 185,000 jobs jeopardized by $15/hour minimum

A coalition of 15 business groups warns that as many as 185,000 jobs will be jeopardized by a proposed bundle of employment changes including the $15 minimum wage on January 1, 2019.  The Keep Ontario Working Coalition, which includes groups such as the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Council of Canada, says unintended job losses will affect youth and women hardest. The proposed legislation also stipulates equal pay for part-time workers and expanded personal emergency leave. Keep Ontario Working