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by Veronica Krymer - Peel Online Secondary School (2840) 2 years ago

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Minimum Wage in Ontario -example

The minimum wage in Ontario serves as a crucial wage floor designed to protect workers with limited negotiating power from potential exploitation by employers. As of October 1, Ontario'

Minimum Wage in Ontario -example

Minimum Wage in Ontario -example

New Vocabulary

Ad hoc
Something that usually needs to be accomplished based on current needs; to meet a certain purpose or 'to this end'
Inflation
Prices rise on various products like food, clothing, building materials, but wages stay the same, meaning a consumer has to pay more to purchase these products.

Why should other people learn about this topic? How is it relevant to high school students?

Other people who may benefit from learning about _____ are _____, _____, and _______.
This topic is relevant to high school students because...
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What facts have I gathered on this topic?

One in four minimum age workers have a post-secondary diploma
Fact #2
“As of Oct. 1, Ontario's minimum hourly wage will increase by ten cents — from $14.25 to $14.35” (Neufeld).
Fact #1
The minimum wage creates a wage floor to protect workers with little or no negotiating power from being exploited by their employers ("title")

Where can I look for the information?

Subtopic
CTV News
Statistics Canada
Government of Ontario

What do I need to know about the topic?

Do provinces have different minimum wages?
I need to know which minimum jobs exist in Ontario.
How is minimum wage determined?

What do I already know about the topic?

Minimum wage is $14.35
Most high school students work for minimum wage
Minimum wage is hourly amount of money an employer must pay by law