As of Wednesday, minimum wage workers in five Canadian provinces are seeing a pay bump—but Alberta is not among them. With no increase since 2018, Alberta now holds the distinction of having the lowest minimum wage in the country.

Saskatchewan, Ontario, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island all raised their minimum wages this week, leaving Alberta’s rate at $15 per hour, unchanged for seven years.

When Alberta last adjusted its minimum wage in 2018, it was the highest in Canada. The decision not to raise wages has sparked criticism from workers and experts alike.

“It’s pretty discouraging and pretty terrible,” said one 22-year-old student currently job hunting. Another passerby called it “kind of ridiculous since we are one of the most prosperous right now.”

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