The Fair Wages Commission says make the commission, which studies low-wage work and advises government, permanent. This isn’t an option, confirmed the labour ministry. Zak Vescera reports. Zak is The Tyee's labour reporter. Published Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/08/21/Fair-Wage-Commission-Shut-Down/

BC Shuts Down Its Fair Wage Watchdog

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