The idea of a basic income — which guarantees everyone has enough money to meet their basic needs, regardless of work status — has gained traction in recent years. (Chris Wattie/Reuters) Providing a guaranteed minimum income for all Quebecers is not among the recommendations laid out in a report released today.
The report, prepared by a three-person committee formed by Premier Philippe Couillard last year, instead suggests a series of reforms to social assistance and greater incentives to encourage people to enter the workforce.
"Today, in its purest and most comprehensive form, guaranteed minimum income is often considered a utopia. If […]
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