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It might be surprising, but according to Statistics Canada, people across the country are earning well above the minimum wage. 

During National Public Service Week, lets reflect on who helps Canadians in trouble, from COVID support to citizens trapped in wars abroad.

Faced with a pandemic-induced labour shortage, businesses in Alberta's Rocky Mountain tourist hot spots have been allowed to dramatically boost the number of temporary foreign workers they hire to fill low-wage positions. The easing of hiring limits isn't confined to Alberta but applies across the country.

Ottawa is under pressure to recover billions of dollars in pandemic benefits it sent to ineligible people and businesses, and is fending off accusations of carelessness with taxpayers' money.

Julie Petrera, a senior strategist for client needs at Edward Jones, said the first step is getting a handle on cost estimates

Julie Petrera, a senior strategist for client needs at Edward Jones, said the first step is getting a handle on cost estimates

Julie Petrera, a senior strategist for client needs at Edward Jones, said the first step is getting a handle on cost estimates

Julie Petrera, a senior strategist for client needs at Edward Jones, said the first step is getting a handle on cost estimates

Julie Petrera, a senior strategist for client needs at Edward Jones, said the first step is getting a handle on cost estimates

Julie Petrera, a senior strategist for client needs at Edward Jones, said the first step is getting a handle on cost estimates