Every party has promised to raise the minimum wage this election, with the Green Party boasting the highest proposed increase. The Progressive Conservatives and the People's Alliance have both say they support a higher minimum wage but would tie increases to inflation to protect businesses. Here are the major political partys' promises regarding minimum wage, and this is where New Brunswick stands compared to other provinces. All three will be raising their minimum wage to $15 an hour or more over the next few years. Fran Breau, a volunteer with the Fredericton Anti-Poverty Organization, says raising the minimum wage is a start, but more needs to be done.

Source: CBC News September 22, 2018 12:00 UTC