Fraser Institute Media Advisory: New study on Ontario's minimum wage coming Tuesday, Sept. 19


TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - September 18, 2017) - On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the Fraser Institute will release a new study on Ontario's planned minimum wage increase.

Ontario Enters Uncharted Waters with a $15 Minimum Wage spotlights how the increased minimum wage will compare to the average wage, and how the potentially negative economic effects could be felt unevenly across the province.

A news release with additional information will be issued via Marketwired on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 5:00 a.m. (Eastern).

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Contact Information:

MEDIA CONTACT:
Ben Eisen
Director, Ontario Prosperity Initiative
Fraser Institute

Charles Lammam
Director, Fiscal Studies
Fraser Institute

To arrange media interviews or for more information, please contact:

Bryn Weese
Media Relations Specialist, Fraser Institute
(604) 688-0221 ext. 589
bryn.weese@fraserinstitute.org