The Liberal budget proposes no hike to the minimum wage, which has been frozen at $10.25 an hour since 2010.

However, if the Wynne government’s budget is approved, the Liberals would make good on an earlier pledge to establish an independent panel to advise the province on future increases.

The panel, to be made up of representatives from business, worker and youth groups, would report within six months of the date the budget passes.

Anti-poverty activists had called for a $14 minimum wage this year.

Proposed changes to the Ontario Trillium Benefit, would allow low- to moderate-income Ontarians to choose between monthly payments or one annual payment.

The recently introduced benefit, which combines provincial sales, energy and property tax credits, provides up to $115 a month for single person, up to $144 a month for a single parent and up to $126 a month for a senior.

The government says the new option responds to those who prefer their provincial credits in a lump sum at tax time to pay any federal taxes they owe or to make a large purchase.

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