Too many workers in Ontario are earning less than what it takes to make ends meet. And that burden isn’t shared equally; women and racialized workers are more likely to be earning below a living wage. As the minimum wage increases on October 1, we need to look at the bigger picture: the gap between the minimum wage and what workers actually need to live and support themselves and their families.

Read the full report we co-authored with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, as we explore the gap that continues to grow between Ontario’s minimum wage and living wage.