Let’s cut to the chase—Ontario's minimum wage is a joke. Living in Toronto, where a coffee can cost you $5, it's absurd that someone can be expected to live on less than $16 an hour. Sure, I get the argument about small businesses struggling, but we need to face facts: a thriving economy can’t rely on low-wage workers scraping by. Raising the minimum wage isn't just about providing a livable income; it's about investing in the community. When people earn more, they spend more. It’s time to challenge the conventional wisdom that keeping wages low helps everyone. Let's discuss—do we really believe a workforce can thrive on the leftovers?