The sudden cancellation of the OBIP disrupted the lives of many and broke people’s trust in the provincial government, says Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Alvin Tedjo.
In 2017, the proposed Ontario Basic Income Pilot ("OBIP") gave hope to communities that have struggled with rising unemployment rates, housing instability, and poverty. The program provided 4,000 individuals from cities including Hamilton, Thunder Bay, and Lindsay with a minimum monthly income to pursue continued education, pay for stable housing, support their families, and improve their overall quality of life. The goal of the pilot was to offer a sustainable solution for poverty […]
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