In 1934, the British Columbia government established a minimum wage of 25 cents per hour for women and minors in the province. This was the first minimum wage law in Canada and was intended to protect vulnerable workers from exploitation. The law was met with resistance from some employers, but was ultimately upheld by the courts. Over time, the minimum wage in British Columbia has been adjusted to keep pace with inflation and changes in the cost of living.

In 1934, the premier of British Columbia was Premier Thomas Dufferin Pattullo. He was the leader of the Coalition government, a coalition of the Liberal Party and the Conservative Party.

During his tenure, his government established a minimum wage of 25 cents per hour for women and minors in the province, which was the first minimum wage law in Canada and was intended to protect vulnerable workers from exploitation. The law was met with resistance from some employers, but was ultimately upheld by the courts. This decision was likely made by the government in power at the time, which would have been the Coalition government led by Premier Thomas Dufferin Pattullo. The government was a coalition of the Liberal Party and the Conservative Party. The decision to establish a minimum wage would have been made by the relevant ministers and cabinet members, and likely also involved input from labor representatives and other stakeholders.