This watchdog was appointed by the Wynne Government. Sounds like he is doing his job even if it makes him unpopular with the Government.

When Seattle increased the minimum wage to $15 it resulted in a 9% reduction in the number of hours worked which has resulted in a loss of approx $125/month for the average worker.

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2017/06/28/seattles-15-minimum-wage-is-costing-jobs-new-study-says.html