The Ontario Living Wage Network defines a living wage as the hourly rate a person needs to earn to cover basic expenses — food, clothing, housing and transportation among them — and participate in the community. "Knowing that they were a living wage company as a customer always made me feel good. "That insecurity of being paid minimum wage in a world that doesn't allow you to really get by is a scary thing." "It's a win-win situation, but it's difficult for employers to actually work that living wage into their business plan." The nine other Ottawa businesses certified as living wage employers, according to the Ontario Living Wage Network, include:

Source: CBC News March 20, 2022 10:34 UTC