A new report by the United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research and Planning Council suggests the COVID-19 pandemic is showing the need for a Basic Income in Canada.
A basic income would give money to low-income Canadians to meet their basic needs without conditions unlike current programs.
Executive Director for the United Way Perth-Huron, Ryan Erb says income is the number one social determinate of health and when a person has a stable income they can live a healthier and better life.The report states: “Basic Income reduces stress, improving health and reducing crime, all which are good for society. Rural areas and […]
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