A Living Wage for Regina

Date

2014-01

Authors

Gingrich, Paul
Enoch, Simon
Banks, Brian

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Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

Abstract

What annual income does a family require to maintain a decent standard of living? What is the Living Wage in Regina? The main purpose of this report to describe the concept of the Living Wage and calculate what is the actual base income level of a family of four in Regina. The methodology for calculation of the Living Wage and the cost of living data developed for this report will contribute to a wider discussion of what is a fair wage for families in today’s economy.

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Keywords

living wage, income, families, inflation, workers

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