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Wynne increased the minimum wage in Ontario to what amount?

  • $10 an hour

  • $12 an hour

  • $14 an hour

  • $15 an hour

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The minimum wage in Ontario was raised to $14 per hour by former Premier Kathleen Wynne in 2018. This increase was part of Wynne's plan to reduce poverty and improve the lives of low-income workers in the province. The increase was welcomed by many, including labor unions and social justice advocates, but it was also criticized by some businesses, who argued that it would lead to job losses.
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