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Christy Clark's impact on the British Columbia Employment Standards Act?

Submitted by: Greg Gowe on 2011/02/27  
Topics: - BC Employment Standards Act - Leaves & Vacations - Minimum Wage
Jurisdiction: - British Columbia

Christy Clark was chosen as the leader of the BC Liberal Party last night and thus the new premier designate of British Columbia.

Her campaign included two promises that involve the BC Employment Standards Act:

  1. Minimum wage: She supports raising the minimum wage - currently $8 in most cases - after the government's consultation is complete. She will also eliminate the training wage.
  2. Family Day statutory holiday in February: She believes families deserve a break during the winter months. She'll spend the next few months consulting with business on how to give families a holiday in February. 

Source: "10 questions for premier-designate Christy Clark", The Province (February 27, 2011)