Basic income idea supported; Guaranteed pay could be around $1,320 per month

Basic income idea supported; Guaranteed pay could be around $1,320 per month

THE CHRONICLE-JOURNAL/MATT VIS A crowd of about 50 people gathered to protest outside the Victoria Inn on Thursday evening before the start of a public consultation session hosted by the provincial government to gather feedback on a basic income pilot project.

The province hosted a consultation session in Thunder Bay on Thursday to gather public feedback about a proposal to start a pilot project that would provide the guaranteed income.

Steve Mantis, an organizer of a rally held outside the Victoria Inn before the meeting that drew about 50 demonstrators, said there are people in need who need help immediately.“People right […]

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