He earned $5 an hour, the minimum wage at the time. James Boettcher of Fiasco Gelato supports businesses providing a living wage, but suggests there should be a reduced rate for teenagers. The minimum wage will climb to $15 in 2018. The business community has largely condemned the Alberta government's unprecedented hikes to the wage, especially considering the current economic woes. Last year, 51,600 Albertans received minimum wage, up from 36,400 the year before, according to an annual average by Statistics Canada.

Source: CBC News September 23, 2016 12:56 UTC