The minimum wage will be going up to ten dollars an hour on April 1st and there will be no two-tiered minimum wage for workers in the province who earn tips.
That announcement made by Labour Minister Martine Coulombe who says the government decided a single minimum wage is the right approach for the provincde.
An online survey on the proposal of a two-tiered minimum wage revealed almost two-thirds of respondents were against the idea.
The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association warns the 50 cent an hour increase on April 1st could result in a reduction of hours and jobs.