Edmonton Rent Highlights Need for Higher Minimum Wage

Minimum wage in Alberta has been $15/h since 2018, while Edmonton rent has continued to rise.
Renters need to earn at least $26.65/h to comfortably afford a one-bedroom apartment, nearly double the minimum wage.
A full-time minimum wage worker can only afford about $775/mo, far below the avg rent of $1,386.
Rising rent costs make it difficult for essential full-time workers to live in the city.
Edmonton’s housing affordability gap highlights the growing disconnect between stagnant wages and the rental market.