Here’s how to share your views on raising BC’s minimum wage

Want to voice your opinions about minimum wage in a productive way? Read on.

Over the next six weeks, British Columbians have the opportunity to share their perspective on the path to raising B.C.’s minimum wage to $15 an hour.

The Fair Wages Commission is seeking input on the timing of wage increases for the general workforce, as well as looking at wage fairness for liquor servers, live-in camp leaders, home support workers, resident caretakers and certain farm workers.

From now until Dec. 7, 2017, the commission is providing two ways for people to participate:

• In-person consultations in eight communities around the province.
• Submit a brief or other written feedback by sending an email to FWC@gov.bc.ca.

In-person consultations will be held in the following communities:

* Nov. 16 – Abbotsford

* Nov. 17 – Nanaimo

* Nov. 21 – Kelowna

* Nov. 23 – Vancouver

* Nov. 28 – Prince George

* Nov. 29 – Victoria

* Nov. 30 – Surrey

* Dec. 7 – Cranbrook

The Fair Wages Commission was established by the Ministry of Labour in October 2017 to advise government on how to move towards a $15-an-hour minimum wage with increases that are regular, measured and predictable.

This arm’s-length commission has been directed to consult with economists, trade unions, the technology sector, small businesses, youth and others from all regions of the province.