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Would a $20 minimum wage in Quebec actually be a 'big blow' to the economy?

Québec Solidaire is pitching a $20 minimum wage to help bring relief to low-income workers, but Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette said hiking the rate too quickly would have a detrimental ripple effect. Others aren't so sure.

Would a $20 minimum wage in Quebec actually be a 'big blow' to the economy?

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Nikkei index briefly falls over 3% on crude oil, bond yields rises

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