What you need to know about Ontario’s basic income plan

What you need to know about Ontario’s basic income plan

WATCH ABOVE: Ontario basic income pilot project to be tested in Hamilton, Lindsay, Thunder Bay The Ontario government unveiled details of a pilot project on Monday that will see some low-income residents in three communities receive a guaranteed minimum income, regardless of whether they are working or not.

Eligible individuals will receive up to $16,989 per year, less 50 per cent of any income they earn. Couples will receive up to $24,027 per year, less half of any income earned. Ontario residents with disabilities will receive up to an additional $6,000 per year.

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