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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 2009
Page
4
The Manitoba minimum wage increased to $9 on October 1, up from $8.50 earlier and $8.75 in May. The rise places Manitoba mid range nationally with Alberta Yukon Newfoundland and Quebec near the $9 level. Proponents cite poverty reduction while business groups warn of higher costs and possible price increases or layoffs.
Winnipeg Sun quote highlights Brandon correctional facility riot as an overcapacity crisis. Ken Crawford of MGEA warns jails hold 300 to 400 more inmates than beds, with 157 beds but 282 inmates including 50 in a gym. He blames NDP policies and federal law politics while urging treatment and reform.
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