Quebec minimum wage set to rise by a dollar to $15.25 as of May 1

Quebec’s minimum wage is set to rise by one dollar to $15.25 as of May 1.

Labour Minister Jean Boulet announced the increase in Quebec City, saying it will benefit about 298,900 workers, including 164,100 women.

The increase from the current $14.25 wage is the largest percentage increase in the province’s minimum wage since 1995.

The Quebec government says it is seeking to improve the purchasing power of low-income earners and encourage participation in the labour market.