P.E.I. looking for your opinion on minimum wage

The P.E.I. government is looking for input from Islanders individuals, groups or businesses for its annual minimum wage review.

The last change in the minimum wage was an increase to $11.55 on April 1.

The review is led by the P.E.I. Employment Standards Board but relies heavily on input from groups, businesses and individuals. Anyone with an opinion on whether minimum wage should stay the same - or be increased - is invited to join the conversation.

"The board also undertakes its own research," said Constance Robinson, director of labour and industrial relations with the Workforce Department.

"It gathers information withrespect to the local economy and national economy, what the trends are for minimum wage in our neighbouring provinces and they take all those things into consideration."

The government has held public consultations on the minimum wage since 2013. Robinson said with the exception of 2013, the wage has gone up at least once every year since 2000.

Written or in-person submissions possible

Robinson said the board tends to get 10 to 15 written submissions per year, mostly from groups, along with one or two from individuals.

People can also contact the board to submit their suggestion in person.

The deadline for submissions is Sept. 14.

To find out more about making a submission visit here.

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