Quebec’s minimum wage is set to increase by one dollar to $15.25 starting from Monday. The government of Quebec aims to bolster the purchasing power of low-income earners and promote participation in the labor market. The rise is expected to benefit almost 299,000 workers, with over 164,000 women benefiting. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business, representing small and medium-sized businesses, has concerns over the impact of this wage on its members, especially due to rising electricity costs, raw material expenses, and other expenses. Meanwhile, a group committed to combating poverty has stated that the increase is insufficient in light of inflation, with calls for the minimum salary to rise to $18 an hour from $15. Virginie Larivière has noted that social and labor groups have been pushing for $15 an hour since 2016, with an increase in minimum salary since 1995. In a similar vein, a raise of 80 cents to $12.20 per hour will be applicable for minimum wage earners in the form of tips.