Alberta is an outlier on two fronts when it comes to minimum wages in Canada — the hourly rate itself and a lack of indexed, automatic increases. The UCP says it’s ensuring it doesn’t discourage employers from hiring young people.

High youth unemployment justifies lack of movement on minimum wage, UCP says

by Local Journalism Initiative November 10, 2025

written by Local Journalism Initiative November 10, 2025

By George Lee | The Macleod Gazette The UCP fears it will trigger further youth unemployment if it lands on a misguided reset of Alberta’s minimum wage, the legislature heard last week. Nathan Neudorf, the affordability minister, said the government is treading carefully as it explores the issue bec...

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High youth unemployment justifies lack of movement on minimum wage, UCP says

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