Christine Saulnier, the Nova Scotia director and former NDP federal candidate, says their research shows in Halifax, people need to make $21.80 an hour in order to have a proper living wage. The estimate is part of a report on living wages in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. It defines a living wage as the amount a family needs to avoid severe financial stress, promote healthy development of children, and allow families to participate in their communities. Cape Bretoners, they argue, require at least $17.65 an hour, while the centre set the living wage in Antigonish at $19.55. Bridgewater has the lowest living wage estimate at $16.80.

Source: CBC News September 03, 2020 09:30 UTC