A six-week consultation process on the possible introduction of a special minimum wage for servers earning tips is underway and the province wants your thoughts on the issue.
Ontario, Québec, British Columbia and Alberta have a tip differential minimum wage in place that is lower than the regular minimum wage.
Also, the government is proposing to increase the co-payment ceiling for seniors covered by province's Prescription Drug Plan to $500 per year from the current $250 per year. The amount paid for each prescription would remain unchanged at $9.05.
The province says the change would affect less than 24-thousand seniors and would save the province 3 million dollars per year.
To send your feedback to the province, go to www.gnb.ca/consultations or www.gnb.ca/health.
