Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan’s minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they continue to earn one of the lowest minimum wages in Canada.
Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.
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Listen to more commentary from Murray Wood:
Mon., June 29: Once a Steve Martin catchphrase, Murray Wood says physical phone books are rapidly becoming relics of another age, but the clunky antiques still show up in our mailboxes.
Fri., June 26: Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week’s news and decides who’s hot… and who’s not.
Thurs., June 25: You can’t say Saskatchewan isn’t releasing annual reports on the Crown corporations, but Murray Wood says it’s being done in such a way that it’s harder to effectively analyze in the moment.
Wed., June 24: Hurt Feelings Alert: Mike Babcock is taking over the bench of the underachieving Edmonton Oilers. Murray Wood says many interesting moments should ensue.
Tues., June 23: Two RCMP officers were wounded in Melville, and officers have been killed in Montreal and Toronto. Murray Wood says the Carney government should stop worrying about hunters and get tougher on gun crime.
