One can manipulate numbers anyway they want but the economy is NOT as great as governments are making it sound. I know, I know, Notley's government anyway is saying that Alberta is finally turning the corner but what corner, I'm not sure. There are still thousands of unemployed (under employed) people out there wondering what the heck they're going to do next. Its great to spew platitudes but it's something else to actually do something. Our politicians are great for the former and suck at the latter.
JMHO
Um, I think you mean the US 'cuz it ain't happening here!! You know numbers, manipulation, etc. etc....???
BTW the hike in wages is the increase in minimum wages don't 'cha know!! Silly guy...